Although a 2016 state law prohibits its sale and use, the aquatic birds continue to be at risk.
New England
Language of tribe that celebrated the harvest with Pilgrims is kept alive
Long-dormant Wopanaotooaok is being taught to children and adults even though no original speakers are alive.
Government shuts down fishing group led by the ‘Codfather’
The commercial operations of Carlos Rafael – who was sentenced to prison in September – lose their approval to fish through 2018.
1 dead, 2 escape from Braintree house fire
Firefighters put out the blaze but found the victim still inside.
Lawsuit including 3 Mainers claims CMP’s parent company conspired to inflate rates
The lawsuit, filed in Boston, says that Avangrid and Eversource Energy manipulated the region’s supply of natural gas, causing price spikes.
Student who threatened to kill 16 people kicked out of diversion program
The 19-year-old’s threats led to 3 lockdowns and the cancellation of classes.
Project to bring Canadian hydropower to New England gets federal approval
The Northern Pass project calls for a 192-mile line to bring Canadian energy to 1.1 million homes in southern New England.
Vermont woman who killed 3 relatives, social worker, sentenced to life
Jody Herring was seeking revenge after losing custody of her 9-year-old daughter in 2015.
Police allege prep school deans covered up 2015 sexual assault
Although warrants were prepared for their arrest, a N.H. county prosecutor never charged them.
Video of 4 bobcats in suburban Vermont shows healthy population
The animals are rarely seen, but were caught on camera in an area that is a mix of homes, small businesses and small industrial buildings.