Biologists: More moose hunting will reduce ticks, help herd
Some wildlife biologists in northern New England hope that increasing the number of moose taken by hunters this fall will help protect the herd...
ACLU border checkpoint lawsuit to proceed
CONCORD, N.H. — A federal judge is allowing a lawsuit challenging the use of checkpoints by the U.S. Border Patrol nearly 100 miles from...
From child care to COVID, rising job market faces obstacles
WASHINGTON — A surge in hiring in the United States last month — 916,000 added jobs, the most since August — coincides with...
Nestle closes sale of bottled water brands in North America
NEW YORK — Global food giant Nestle said Wednesday that it has completed the $4.3 billion sale of its bottled-water brands in North America...
Judge: Man who killed library patron was mentally ill
WOBURN, Mass. — A Massachusetts man charged with fatally stabbing a woman studying to become a doctor at a public library — and injuring...
More than 90K businesses without power because of high winds
Powerful winds topping 50 mph knocked out power to tens of thousands of homes and businesses Monday across parts of New England.
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Collins, Hassan bill would help rural students
CONCORD, N.H. — U.S. Sens. Susan Collins of Maine and Maggie Hassan of New Hampshire have introduced a bill that would assist rural students...
High court won’t hear fishermen case against ocean monument
PORTLAND, Maine — The Supreme Court ruled on Monday that it will not consider a fishing group's attempt to challenge the creation of a...
Maine’s baby eel fishermen hope for normalcy in 2021
PORTLAND, Maine — Maine's baby eel fishermen are hopeful for a more stable season in 2021 as they seek one of the most valuable...
Maple celebrations return in some states, with precautions
Associated Press — Maple season is a time-honored tradition in the Northeast, when sap starts to flow in maple trees and is collected and...