The Connecticut Supreme Court this month reversed its earlier decision upholding the conviction of Michael Skakel in the killing of Martha Moxley.
New England
Suspect in Gronkowski burglary won’t be prosecuted in Maine
Shane Denn of Tewksbury, Massachusetts, will be extradited to that state to face charges.
Suspect in burglary at Gronk’s home arrested in Maine
The burglary occurred while the New England Patriots star was at the Super Bowl.
Third Massachusetts town bans sale of single-use water bottles
Great Barrington became the 3rd Mass. town to ban water bottles 1-liter or smaller.
Massachusetts jury finds driver not guilty in 2014 crash that killed Portland theater co-founder
Susan Reilly and her husband, the actor Tony Reilly, who was seriously injured in the crash, were the co-founders and driving force behind the American Irish Repertory Ensemble in Portland.
Maine lawmakers voice objections to CMP power line in letter to Massachusetts regulators
The co-chairmen of two legislative committees say they don’t think the 145-mile transmission line proposed by CMP would benefit Maine.
Mass. police shoot boa constrictor that fatally crushed puppy
A pet sitter called police after the snake slithered from its tank and wound itself around an 8-month old puppy.
Some U.S. senators want proof that Canada saves whales
Canada, for its part, recently introduced new protection measures, such as fishing gear reductions, a government agency spokesman says.
Democrat ends bid to challenge Massachusetts governor
Setti Warren, one of just three Democrats seeking nomination, cites difficulty raising campaign money.
Proponents of paid leave make last push in N.H.
Emotional appeals notwithstanding, the bill faces opposition from the Senate and governor.