Maura Healey is up for re-election in 2018, and some think she’s too much a crusader on the federal front.
New England
Newtown families turning tragedy into advocacy
From lobby groups to fun runs for scholarships, the shooting victims are being remembered.
Show about viral video judge gets national deal
The local Rhode Island show features a folksy judge ‘dispensing justice without being oppressive.’
New political frustrations to be aired in Boston Tea Party re-enactment
Some of the more than 200 submissions of tea leaves to be dumped into the harbor come from people dissatisfied with today’s partisan climate.
When just saying ‘I’m from Newtown’ can be a cross to bear
Five years after the massacre, some residents keep their roots private to avoid attention and debate.
Family of man who died playing beer pong gets $16 million court award
A dispute over a $10 bet while playing the drinking game led to his death.
Gas prices still falling in northern New England
The price in Maine went down 3.9 cents to an average of $2.48 a gallon.
Regulators considering big changes to East Coast herring fishery
New rules dictating when and where the fish can be caught would focus on reversing ‘localized depletion.’
Search continues off Nantucket for 2 missing after fishing boat sinks
A nearby fishing boat rescued 2 crewmembers of the Misty Blue, but 2 remained missing this morning.
Durham, University of New Hampshire review pupil costs
Amid budget strains, UNH considers charging fees for pupils living in university-owned apartments.