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Sunrise behind the U.S. Capitol building illuminates Pennsylvania Avenue early in the morning on October 26, 2024, in Washington, DC.

Decision 2024 9 mins ago

Mass. Dems reflect on DC power shift: ‘figure out how to appeal to the majority'

Congressional power is beginning to come into focus, with House Republicans on the verge of securing a majority in the chamber, like the party has in the Senate, and promising swift action on Presiden...

Worcester 39 mins ago

19th-century book due back to Worcester Public Library in 1973 is returned
Massachusetts 1 hour ago

Mass. legislators strike $4B funding agreement, including Everett soccer stadium

Worcester 37 mins ago

18 years after losing necklace in Maine, Worcester man is reunited with it

A man from Worcester, Massachusetts, has been reunited with a cherished necklace that vanished 18 years ago in Maine, thanks to a stranger’s commitment to finding its rightful owner. Han Tu rece...
Sandwich 2 hours ago

Woman found dead in burning vehicle in Cape Cod woods is IDed

Authorities have identified the woman whose remains were found in a burning vehicle in the woods in Cape Cod on Monday, but haven’t shared what is believed to have led to her death.
New Hampshire 4 hours ago

Authorities name man shot and killed by police in NH bed and breakfast standoff

Investigators have identified a man who was shot and killed by police last week after an hourslong standoff at a New Hampshire bed and breakfast. The police shooting happened early Thursday morning at...
Massachusetts 35 mins ago

Can AI help solve Boston's traffic problems?

As the joke goes, sometimes it can take an hour or more to get from one point in Boston to another. But the city is hoping emerging technologies like artificial intelligence can help speed things alon...

Portland 4 hours ago

Here's which New England city was named most livable metro in the U.S.

Portland, Maine was ranked as the most livable metro area in the U.S. A new analysis done by RentCafe.com named Portland as the most livable metro area, beating out Boston, for hitting a perfect balance between good living and location. The city’s claim to fame, according to the study, are its opportunities for higher education and diversity ...
Lawrence 1 hour ago

1 captured, 1 at large after police chase through Haverhill into Lawrence

One person is in custody and a second remains at large after a police chase through two Massachusetts cities Tuesday, the suspects at one point speeding the wrong way down the highway as they attempted to escape police, officials said. Lawrence police said the situation started at a Friendly’s in Haverhill, but did not specify what first set ...
New Hampshire 6 hours ago

Judge moves to slash $38 million verdict in NH youth center abuse case to $475,000

The judge who oversaw a landmark civil trial over abuse at New Hampshire’s youth detention center has issued a preliminary order slashing the $38 million verdict against the state to $475,000. Rockingham County Superior Court Judge Andrew Schulman previously said reducing the amount awarded to plaintiff David Meehan by nearly 99% would be an “uncon...
Wildfires 3 hours ago

Amid brush Mass. fire danger, no major relief in the forecast

It’s another dry, windy day here in Greater Boston, and there’s no rain relief, at least for right now. There’s a little hope for some rain later this week. But for Tuesday, a Red Flag Warning continues for southern New England, including Massachusetts, until 9 p.m. Winds could gust to 35-40 mph at times from the northwest. Brush fires could.....
Vermont 8 hours ago

Police cruiser strikes and kills bicyclist in Vermont

A bicyclist pulling a trailer in Vermont died after he was struck by a police cruiser, state police said. The crash happened just before 3 a.m. Monday on U.S. Highway 7 in South Burlington. The officer, a sergeant with the Shelburne Police Department, was heading south and struck the southbound bicyclist. It was raining and dark, and the road was.....
Food & Drink 8 hours ago

Eastern Standard's restaurant group opening Italian spot in Fenway

A bit more than a year after one of Boston’s best-known restaurants was reborn in a new space (and joined by a cocktail bar), the team behind it is opening a new concept across the way.
Eat New England 13 hours ago

A neighborhood spot in the heart of Massachusetts' steak tip country

Steak tip specialist NewBridge Cafe is your classic local hangout, with great steak, turkey, pork and lamb tips.
Maine 7 hours ago

Ranked voting will decide pivotal Maine congressional race. How does that work?

In a pivotal congressional race in Maine, the state’s ranked choice voting system is being used this week to determine the winner, but that won’t be the end of it. The currently trailing candidate has requested a full recount that won’t begin until after more than 12,000 votes have been reallocated to determine a majority. Electio...
Massachusetts 1 hour ago

Pentagon secrets leaker Jack Teixeira sentenced to 15 years in prison

A Massachusetts Air National Guard member who pleaded guilty to leaking highly classified military documents about the war in Ukraine was sentenced in federal court on Tuesday.
Boston 12 hours ago

Two hospitalized after dog attack in Dorchester

A police officer and a civilian were hurt and a dog was shot and killed after an attack in Boston’s Dorchester neighborhood. Police said they responded to a call on Dakota Street around 8:30 p.m. Monday, and when they got there they couldn’t get the dog under control and had to shoot it. The dog later died. The officer...
Massachusetts 1 hour ago

No outdoor burning, Mass. officials urge public as firefighters battle brush fires

More than a dozen brush fires are still burning across Massachusetts. This as the entire state is under a Red Flag Warning once again. The persistent drought conditions are also a major concern. At a press conference Middleton on Tuesday morning, state officials, including the governor, begged the public to take precautions to prevent further fires...
Massachusetts 26 mins ago

No school Wednesday in 3 North Shore communities amid teacher strikes

Students in three Massachusetts communities were not in school Tuesday, schools in those districts will be closed again Wednesday as teacher strikes continue on the North Shore. Educators in Beverly, Gloucester and Marblehead have been fighting for new contracts, forcing about 1,000 students out of the classroom Tuesday. After a long day of bargain...
forecast 8 hours ago

Dry, windy conditions continue, freezes likely this week

The glaring weather headline Tuesday is the wind. While not exceptional for our tough New England standards, it’s a recipe for rapid fire spread in our tinder-dry conditions. But what about the rain the other night? That was mostly negated by the near-70-degree temps Monday. Gusts and low humidity will finish the job and keep us vigilant thro...

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