The federal government will fund them for a year, but is trying to shift the cost to fishermen, who say they can’t afford it.
New England
Pro-gun activists plan rally for weekend in Vermont
They plan to protest a recently passed gun control bill that is expected to be signed soon.
Massachusetts ban on assault weapons doesn’t violate 2nd Amendment, judge rules
A federal judge says states can regulate military weapons and the popularity of the AR-15 among gun owners is immaterial.
‘Godfather’ papers were offered and Dartmouth, naturally, couldn’t refuse
The 50 boxes of papers donated by alum and Illinois governor Bruce Rauner include Mario Puzo’s draft manuscripts, correspondence and other records.
N.H. man wins stay of deportation order, hours before flight
Elvecio Viana who recently appliced for permanent resident status, sued to challenge the ICE order.
Rhode Island community bans all balloons
Violators of the ban could be fined up to $200.
Strong interest in commercial marijuana licenses in Massachusetts
More than 200 applications are submitted in the first day of the state’s ‘priority certification’ period.
Vermont inmate dies by suicide in Springfield prison
Nicholas Lynch was serving up to five years for selling heroin and other offenses.
Data of 2,500 Massachusetts patients compromised
Cambridge Health Alliance says their names, addresses, phone numbers, social security numbers and other information were accessed.
Vermont Legislature approves gun restrictions, including raising purchase age
The bill would also expand background checks, among other measures.