A New York woman’s plea for help from a scuba diving class pays off.
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Vapors from school bus caused explosion in New Hampshire
Two workers were seriously injured in the accident.
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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.
Posted inNation & World, New England, News
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.’
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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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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.
Posted inBusiness, Local & State, New England
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.
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
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.
Posted inNation & World, New England
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.