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New England

Published
June 10, 2018

Cooler climates can raise tree deaths from southern pine beetles

A study finds chilly fall and winter temperatures can heighten the intensity of attacks in the spring, but white pines like those in Maine are usually spared.
Published
June 6, 2018

Two old mobsters meet again at Boston murder trial

Stephen 'The Rifleman' Flemmi is testifying against Francis 'Cadillac Frank' Salemme, who is accused in a 1993 slaying.
Published
June 3, 2018

Massachusetts students facing suspension to be offered tutoring, counseling instead

A pilot program in four districts will provide support services that also try to address the underlying problem as an alternative to a wasted day outside of school.
Published
June 3, 2018

Former Smith College president Jill Ker Conway dies at 83

She was the first woman president of the Massachusetts school.
Published
June 1, 2018

High school dean-turned-drug dealer gets up to 26 years for maiming student

The judge says the defendant acted as an 'assassin' and viewed the student's life as 'worthless.'

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Published
May 31, 2018

New Hampshire court asked to review bill refining residency law for voters

Gov. Chris Sununu wants to know whether aligning the definitions of domicile and residency would be lawful.
Published
May 31, 2018

Wind farm will create 800 jobs, Rhode Island firm says

Deepwater Wind says the $1 billion farm will displace 650,000 metric tons of carbon dioxide each year.
Published
May 27, 2018

Boston’s Memorial Day flag garden idea spreads across U.S.

The Massachusetts Military Heroes Fund tribute – with tens of thousands of flags– started in 2010.
Published
May 16, 2018

Former Boston mob figures being tried in connection with 1993 slaying

Francis 'Cadillac Frank' Salemme and an associate are accused of killing South Boston nightclub owner Steven A. DiSarro.
Published
May 16, 2018

Leaders of embattled Massachusetts college may face subpoenas

A panel of lawmakers wants answers on whether Mount Ida College tried to conceal its financial woes.