US lobster fisheries anxious over upcoming whale protections
PORTLAND, Maine — The profitable U.S. lobster fishery will soon have to contend with new rules designed to protect an endangered species of whale,...
Orchestra set to start in fall; CT virus rules up for a vote
PORTLAND, Maine — The Portland Symphony Orchestra isn’t playing at the Fourth of July extravaganza on the city’s East End beach, but it is...
Party planned for Amtrak return to Vermont after pandemic
MONTPELIER, Vt. — Officials are planning a celebration to mark the return of Amtrak passenger trains to Vermont later this month.
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Man who infected 46 patients with hepatitis C denied release
CONCORD, N.H. — A former traveling medical technician who stole drugs and infected more than 40 patients with hepatitis C will remain in prison...
Senators to watch as Dems debate changing filibuster rules
WASHINGTON — Looming over Senate Democrats this year is a decision that could fundamentally change Congress: whether to change or eliminate the rules of...
‘Vax Bus’ rolls out across Massachusetts to provide vaccines
Massachusetts is rolling out vaccination clinics on wheels aimed at protecting more people against against the coronavirus.
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Testosterone rule keeps transgender runner out of trials
EUGENE, Ore. — Transgender runner CeCe Telfer will not be allowed to compete in the women's 400-meter hurdles at U.S. Olympic trials because Telfer...
States grapple with closing youth detention centers
CONCORD, N.H. — As states from California to Maine consider drastic changes to youth detention centers, New Hampshire is grappling with its own facility...
Pandemic-delayed surgeries share blame for blood shortage
BOSTON — Some New England hospitals are delaying or rescheduling surgeries because of a shortage of blood donations during the pandemic.
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Get enrolled, get jabbed: Community college makes it easy
Prospective students interested in taking classes at the Community College of Rhode Island can get enrolled and get vaccinated at the same time.
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