Canada, for its part, recently introduced new protection measures, such as fishing gear reductions, a government agency spokesman says.
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Democrat ends bid to challenge Massachusetts governor
Setti Warren, one of just three Democrats seeking nomination, cites difficulty raising campaign money.
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Posted inBusiness, New England, News
Proponents of paid leave make last push in N.H.
Emotional appeals notwithstanding, the bill faces opposition from the Senate and governor.
Posted inNation & World, New England
Seven governors announce regional gun violence consortium
Six East Coast states and Puerto Rico aim to make progress on gun control policy where the federal government has faltered.
Posted inNation & World, New England
Loser of eminent domain case now seeks victory at box office
‘Little Pink House’ tells how Susette Kelo had her property seized by a Connecticut city.
Posted inNation & World, New England
Mom protests preschool’s ban on term ‘best friend’
She says children should be allowed to speak from their heart.
Posted inMaine, New England, Science
Oceanographers in New England ask for new research vessel
The University of Maine and Bigelow Laboratories are among the associate members of the consortium.
Posted inNation & World, New England
Sportsmen’s club files lawsuit over Vermont gun restrictions
The group says high-capacity magazines are often used for competitive sport shooting.
Posted inNation & World, New England
Judge sets $100,000 bail for teen accused in Vermont school shooting plot
The arrest of Jack Sawyer, 18, led lawmakers to raise the age to buy firearms, ban high-capacity magazines and make it easier to take guns from people who pose a threat.
Posted inNation & World, New England
Massachusetts court strikes down ban on stun guns
The state’s highest court said the law violated the Second Amendment.