Voters in Vermont are poised to send a woman to Congress for the first time in the state’s 231-year history.
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Vermont voters choose Democratic House member for U.S. Senate run
Incumbent Republican Gov. Phil Scott also cruised to his party’s primary victory, defeating two candidates as he seeks a fourth term.
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Posted inNew England, News
Truck driver acquitted in deaths of 7 motorcyclists in 2019 in New Hampshire
Commercial truck driver Volodymyr Zhukovskyy, 26, of West Springfield, Massachusetts, was found innocent of causing the 2019 deaths of 7 motorcyclists in a collision in northern New Hampshire.
Posted inNew England
Transit woes mount for Boston’s beleaguered subway riders
The repeated chaos of the nation’s oldest subway system has stretched the nerves of riders, prompted a probe by the Federal Transit Administration and worried political leaders.
Posted inNew England
Climate migration: California fire pushes family to Vermont
After fleeing one of the most destructive fires in California history, the Holden family wanted to find a place that hadn’t been so severely affected by climate change.
Posted inLocal & State, New England
There is severe drought along coastal New England, weather service says
Rainfall totals are several inches below normal for this time of year in many parts of the region.
Posted inNation & World, New England
Major Boston subway line line to be shut down for repairs
The 30-day closure comes amid increased scrutiny of the city’s subways by federal officials.
Posted inNew England, News
Christian flag in speech battle flies, briefly, over Boston
The free speech battle that went to the Supreme Court revolved around whether the Christian flag-raisings were an act of the government or private parties.
Posted inNation & World, New England
Prosecution rests in deadly New Hampshire motorcycle crash trial
A truck driver faces negligent homicide and other charges in connection with the June 21, 2019, crash that killed 7 members of a Marine motorcycle club.
Posted inNation & World, New England, Sports
Gunstock ski area set to reopen after shakeup
The general manager of the New Hampshire county-owned resort and other senior staff resigned July 20 in a power struggle with the five-member body appointed by county lawmakers.