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A year later, search continues for Mass. veteran suspected of killing wife
Tuesday marks one year since Breanne Pennington, a young mother of four, was found shot to death in her Cherry Street home in Gardner, Massachusetts.
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Mass. home condemned after 17 dogs found living in filth, police say
More than a dozen dogs and several other animals were found living in such filth at a home in Middleborough, Massachusetts, that health officials condemned the building, town officials confirmed Friday. Animal control officers found 17 dogs, two cats, a turtle and a guinea pig living in the home on Precinct Street while executing a warrant in an animal welfare...
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Gov. Sununu brushes off NH trail leaf-peeping concerns: ‘We love the crowd'
Responding to concerns that New Hampshire’s trails were too crowded with leaf-peepers during peak fall foliage, Gov. Sununu said, “We love the tourism.”
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Hingham parents sue school district, claiming son unfairly punished for AI use
A Massachusetts family has filed a lawsuit against Hingham Public Schools claiming their son was unfairly punished for using artificial intelligence to research for a class project. The case, which could have broader implications for how schools nationwide handle AI policies, has drawn significant attention from both legal experts and educators. Jennifer Harris, the mother of a Hingham High School...
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When leaf peepers pile onto New England trails, it can ruin fall foliage for all
Midway into October, the vibrant fall colors have drawn thousands of visitors to New England’s trails eager to capture the beauty of autumn. But the influx of hikers has led to concerns about overcrowding and safety, especially in popular spots in New Hampshire. State park officials are excited to see so many people enjoying the outdoors, but they urge hikers...
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Back-to-back hurricanes intensify anxiety over climate change
As communities recover from the devastation of two major hurricanes, many face an emotional toll that extends beyond the physical damage. Hurricane Milton struck Florida just a week and a half after Hurricane Helene, leaving a path of destruction—and heightened stress and grief. The emotional impact is affecting people as far away as Boston, where so many have a...
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Airbnb hosts step in to offer shelter to those fleeing Hurricane Milton
As Hurricane Milton barrels toward Florida’s Gulf Coast, authorities are issuing stark warnings, urging residents in evacuation zones to leave immediately or risk their lives. “If you choose to stay in one of those evacuation areas, you are going to die,” Tampa Mayor Jane Castor said during a press briefing Wednesday, echoing the sentiments of emergency officials statewide. “You...
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Many are evacuating Hurricane Milton, but this woman is staying. Here's why.
Some people have gone to great lengths to evacuate Florida, but others are deciding to ride out the extremely dangerous and looming Hurricane Milton.
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Hundreds of Boston hotel workers on strike indefinitely
Nearly 600 hospitality workers at two Hilton hotels in Boston are on strike indefinitely, creating the potential for the most disruptive action yet in the city as thorny labor contract negotiations continue. Workers are slated to picket 24/7 outside the Hilton Boston Park Plaza and the Hilton Boston Logan Airport, UNITE HERE Local 26 said Sunday as it launched the…
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Artists carefully uncover paintings hidden in the walls of Old North Church
Artists at Boston’s historic Old North Church are peeling back centuries of paint to reveal original artwork dating back to the 1700s. The careful restoration effort aims to uncover the church’s hidden past, offering visitors a glimpse of the same walls Paul Revere once knew. Old North Church is famous for the two lanterns hung as part of Revere’s...