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Published
September 1, 2022

Paddleboarder’s lost phone found by diver in Massachusetts

A New York woman's plea for help from a scuba diving class pays off.
Published
September 1, 2022

Vapors from school bus caused explosion in New Hampshire

Two workers were seriously injured in the accident.
Published
September 1, 2022

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.
Published
August 23, 2022

Drought disaster declared in Rhode Island; Massachusetts city restricts water use

Most of New England is experiencing drought, according to the U.S. Drought Monitor, with about 40% of Massachusetts in 'extreme drought.'
Published
August 22, 2022

Man charged in Bulger slaying to stay locked up until trial

Sean McKinnon, 36, was on federal supervised release when he was arrested Thursday in Florida on charges including conspiracy to commit first degree murder.

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Published
August 18, 2022

Three men, including Mafia hitman, charged in ‘Whitey’ Bulger’s killing

The notorious Boston crime boss was beaten to death in a West Virginia prison in 2018 hours after he was transferred from a prison in Florida, where he had been serving a life sentence for 11 murders and other crimes.
Published
August 15, 2022

New England farmers face new challenges as drought follows drought

Huge meanders of the jet stream, or air current, get stuck in place, locking in extreme weather events that can alternately be associated with extreme heat and drought in one location and extreme rainfall in another.
Published
August 5, 2022

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.
Published
July 15, 2022

Wayward dolphin spotted swimming in river in Connecticut

A video posted to Facebook shows the dolphin jumping around near the Norwich Marina, about 15 miles from Long Island Sound.
Published
July 1, 2022

Mother and son who ran New England drug ring get lengthy prison terms

It is estimated the Massachusetts pair generated millions of dollars that were then laundered by conducting cash transactions through sports bets at a New Hampshire casino.