Modern forensic technology makes the difference for authorities, who are now investigating the death.
New England
Paddleboarder’s lost phone found by diver in Massachusetts
A New York woman’s plea for help from a scuba diving class pays off.
Vapors from school bus caused explosion in New Hampshire
Two workers were seriously injured in the accident.
New Hampshire to get $40.5 million in opioids case settlement
The attorney general’s office says Johnson & Johnson has agreed to pay the state over its role in the crisis, days before the case was scheduled for trial.
Vermont settles abuse and neglect charges with care homes
The settlement requires the operator of 4 residential care homes to implement new training and compliance practices.
Critical report mandates improved safety on Boston subway
For years the system has neglected safety and maintenance to focus on long-term capital projects, federal transportation officials say.
Northeast drought benefits some businesses, including the Sea Dogs
The arid conditions have benefited amusement parks, minor league baseball teams, construction contractors and other businesses that need warm, dry weather to attract paying customers and get jobs completed on time.
Judge: Congregation at oldest U.S. synagogue can stay, for now
The New York owners of a 250-year-old synagogue in Rhode Island deny trying to evict its tenants.
Vermont man charged with throwing ‘explosive devices’ at police
State police didn’t give any details about the devices allegedly used or how powerful they were.
Cambridge, Massachusetts, finds ‘forever chemicals’ in its water
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency moved Friday to designate 2 PFAS chemicals found in the city’s water as hazardous substances.