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.
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$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.
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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 inMaine, 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.
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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.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, New England, News
Downeaster riders won’t be able to order alcohol while train is in New Hampshire
A Granite State law says alcohol served in New Hampshire must have been purchased in the state. On the Amtrak Downeaster passenger rail service, the alcoholic drinks come from Maine.
Posted inNation & World, New England, News
Man accused of trying to open jet’s door, attacking crew on flight to Boston
The plane was about 45 minutes from arrival in Boston when the crew received an alarm that a side door on the aircraft was disarmed.
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Woman found shot dead on Massachusetts logging road in 1978 is identified
For decades, the woman known as ‘Granby Girl’ was buried in a local cemetery with a headstone marked ‘Unknown.’
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Snow has been a no-show for some traditionally wintry cities
For many who pride themselves on thriving in New England winters, the unusually warm conditions have been disorienting and downright depressing.