New buildings that rely on fossil fuels would be required to install solar panels in anticipation of a future conversion.
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New Hampshire Senate passes Republican-backed parents’ rights bill
Supporters said the bill would strengthen family relationships, while opponents argued it violates the constitutional right to privacy and the state’s anti-discrimination laws.
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Posted inNation & World, New England
Researchers identify 55 more white sharks in Cape Cod waters
Over 600 sharks have been documented since 2014, but experts say that’s no reason to be afraid of going in the water this summer.
Posted inNation & World, New England, News
Northeast digs out after some places blanketed by 35 inches of snow
In a dramatic overnight rescue, a search team located 2 hikers stranded in heavy snow in Massachusetts’ Mount Washington State Forest.
Posted inNation & World, New England, News
Late-winter storm pummels Northeast with heavy, wet snow
More than 400 flights traveling to, from or within the U.S. were canceled Tuesday, with Boston and New York City area airports seeing the highest number of scrubbed flights.
Posted inLocal & State, New England, News, Religion and Values
$3 million in federal funds will help preserve Maine Irish Heritage Center’s history
The center inside the old St. Dominic’s church building in Portland’s West End, a key piece of the area’s rich Irish identity, will get long-needed updates to the roof and brickwork.
Posted inLocal & State, New England, News
New Hampshire reverses, OK’s alcohol sales on Downeaster, for now
State officials are working on a way around a law that forbids serving alcohol that hasn’t been purchased in the state, and the Downeaster travels through 35 miles of the state.
Posted inLocal & State, New England, News
Agents added to U.S. northern border as illegal crossings increase
The team, which started on Monday, will help to deter and disrupt human smuggling activities in the sector that includes Maine.
Posted inNation & World, New England, News
Passenger: Teamwork needed to restrain man on Boston-bound flight
The suspect told authorities he wanted to open the jet’s door so that he could jump out of the plane.
Posted inBusiness, Nation & World, New England, News
Connecticut sues firearm companies in ghost gun crackdown
The civil lawsuit accuses the companies of violating state consumer protection laws, which carry fines of up to $5,000 per violation.