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Maine 2 mins ago

Reports of active shooter situations at multiple Maine schools are not credible, police say

Multiple reports of active shooter situations at schools across Maine are not credible, state police said Tuesday morning. State police said various crisis lines in Maine received threats of armed ind...

Massachusetts 3 mins ago

Elizabeth Warren seeks third term in US Senate against challenger John Deaton
Maine 1 hour ago

Former Marine, NASCAR driver compete for pivotal congressional seat in Maine

Connecticut 1 hour ago

GOP tries to break Connecticut Democrats' winning streak in US House races

The race between Hayes and Logan is among the state’s most closely watched contests on an Election Day when voters will also choose state legislators, a U.S. senator and the next U.S. president....
Rhode Island 2 hours ago

Democrat Sheldon Whitehouse seeks a fourth term in the US Senate from Rhode Island

Democratic Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse of Rhode Island is looking to win a fourth term in the U.S. Senate on Tuesday.
Connecticut 2 hours ago

Connecticut to decide on constitution change to make mail-in voting easier

Connecticut voters will decide Tuesday whether to get rid of rules preventing the state from joining the 36 others that allow people to cast ballots by mail or through drop boxes without needing an ex...
Rhode Island 2 hours ago

Democrats are heavily favored to win both of Rhode Island's US House seats

Democrats are heavily favored to win both U.S. House seats in Rhode Island in Tuesday’s election.

New England Patriots 1 hour ago

Live updates: Latest Patriots news, rumors on NFL trade deadline day

Will the Patriots make more moves ahead of the 2024 NFL trade deadline? Our live blog is tracking all the latest news, deals and rumors.
Vermont 2 hours ago

Vermont's Republican governor seeks a fifth term against Democratic newcomer

Republican Gov. Phil Scott is seeking reelection Tuesday to a fifth term in heavily Democratic Vermont, this time facing off against Esther Charlestin, a Democrat-progressive who is a newcomer to statewide politics.
Maine 3 hours ago

Independent US Sen. Angus King faces 3 challengers in Maine

Independent U.S. Sen. Angus King is seeking another term that would make him the oldest senator to serve from Maine, but three candidates are vying to end his three-decade political run.
Vermont 3 hours ago

Bernie Sanders seeks a fourth Senate term representing Vermont

Bernie Sanders, the Vermont independent beloved by progressives, is seeking to win a fourth six-year term in the U.S. Senate on Tuesday.
Decision 2024 36 mins ago

New Englanders hit the polls Tuesday: PHOTOS

It’s Election Day, with voters across New England ready to hit the polls to choose between Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump. At midnight Tuesday, the six registered voters in Dixville Notch, New Hampshire, cast their first votes on Election Day; NBC News reports the result of the presidential race there was a ...
Weather 2 hours ago

Warm temps return for Election Day, stick around for Wednesday

We’ll head for 70 degrees Tuesday afternoon, as warm weather returns just in time for Election Day.
Massachusetts 4 hours ago

Federal officials monitoring polls in 8 Mass. cities today

Election Day is here, and officials will be monitoring compliance with federal voting rights laws in eight Massachusetts cities, including Everett, Fitchburg, Leominster, Lowell, Malden, Methuen, Quincy and Salem.
Decision 2024 5 hours ago

Election Day arrives: What Harris, Trump had to say in their final pitch to voters

The race for the White House has finally reached the finish line. Voters across the nation will head to the polls Tuesday to pick our new president. Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump are off the campaign trail and preparing to settle in the locations where they will spend election night. For Harris, it will be Howard&#8...
Massachusetts 4 hours ago

Massachusetts voters weigh ballot issues on union rights, wages and psychedelics

There are five questions on the ballot for Massachusetts voters, including whether or not to give union rights to drivers for ride-hailing companies like Uber and Lyft
New Hampshire 1 hour ago

New Hampshire's governor's race pits ex-Sen. Kelly Ayotte against ex-Mayor Joyce Craig

Democratic former Manchester Mayor Joyce Craig faces Republican former U.S. Sen. Kelly Ayotte in Tuesday’s election to replace Republican Gov. Chris Sununu, who declined to seek a fifth two-year term
New Hampshire 6 hours ago

First votes cast at midnight in small northern New Hampshire town

At midnight, the six registered voters in Dixville Notch, New Hampshire, cast their first votes on Election Day. Residents have cast their first ballots here for the last 60 years. According to NBC News, the result of the presidential race was a tie, with three people voting for Vice President Kamala Harris and three for former President Donald Tru...
Rhode Island 12 hours ago

Man hit and killed by vehicle in Bristol, RI

A man was fatally hit by a vehicle Monday night in Bristol, Rhode Island. NBC affiliate WJAR reported the crash happened outside a restaurant on Metacom Avenue. Police told the station that the victim, a 59-year-old man, was pinned under the vehicle. The man was transported to Rhode Island Hospital, where he was pronounced dead. The cause of the cr...
Boston 12 hours ago

Man hospitalized after Boston stabbing

A man was sent to an area hospital after being stabbed Monday in the Allston-Brighton area, Boston police say. The stabbing happened near the intersection of Commonwealth Avenue and Warren Street, police said Monday night. Authorities did not know the victim’s condition. No arrests have been made. Police say they are searching for suspects. N...