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Researchers find evidence of at least 15 early Indigenous burials at Burying Hill in Bourne
The study’s preliminary results support the Herring Pond Wampanoag Tribe’s belief that Burying Hill is an ancient burial ground for their ancestors.
Two N.H. residents traveled aboard cruise ship with hantavirus outbreak
The individuals are in the United States, but have not returned to New Hampshire, according to the N.H. Department of Health and Human Services. State health officials said there is...
Mass. nonprofit throws a line to artists working with maritime waste
A recycling nonprofit, though its New Bedford warehouse, puts used nets, ropes, and other marine debris in the hands of local artists.
11-year-old Rhode Island girl helps save rare Navajo-Churro sheep breed
Izzy Hoffman, an 11-year-old from Foster, Rhode Island, is helping revive a rare sheep breed, the Navajo-Churro. The breed was nearly wiped out during U.S. westward expansion
Trump administration backs Maine congressman's proposal to delay right whale protections
The bill from Democratic Rep. Jared Golden would push back implementing regulations on the lobster industry meant to protect critically endangered right whales.
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How music is helping Vermonters with dementia and their caregivers
Once a month, people with dementia and those who care for someone who does meet at St. Luke's Episcopal church in Chester to attend what's known as a memory cafe....
Vermont will allow some psychologists to prescribe drugs
Vermont's new bill will give psychologists with doctoral degrees the ability to prescribe mental health medications. However, groups like the Vermont Medical Society and the Vermont Psychiatric Association argue that...
Meet Gertie. She's the world's oldest chicken, and she lives in Maine
At age 15, the Guinness Book of World Records recently declared Gertie the world's oldest chicken.
Baystate Health reaches agreement to take over Mercy Medical Center in Springfield
Baystate Health, which operates its flagship hospital in Springfield, is acquiring the city's other hospital, Mercy Medical Center.
Vermont residents barter for a free vasectomy
A small town fundraiser, a free vasectomy and a box of beef. This story has it all.
Gov. Janet Mills vetoes moratorium on data center development in Maine
The law would have been the first of its kind in the U.S. It had bipartisan support in the Legislature but didn't make it past the governor's desk.
N.H. drops sexual assault charges against former youth counselor
After failing to secure a conviction in two previous trials, the state will not pursue a third case against Victor Malavet, who maintains his innocence. Prosecutors said they still believe...
Offshore wind plans stall on East Providence waterfront property
Plans to redevelop a part of East Providence's waterfront as a port facility for the offshore wind industry has been set aside as the Trump administration freezes all federal permitting...
Conn. student returns home from ICE detention in Mass. after being granted bond
Immigration and Customs Enforcement detained the high school student on April 6. Identified as Rihan at the request of his family, he was being held at a detention facility in...
As Iran conflict squeezes farmers, some are finding alternatives to fossil fuels
Across New England, farmers are finding that switching to renewable energy isn’t just a nice thing to have, it’s becoming a necessary part of their economic survival.
This Conn. dog was a World War I hero. Now Sgt. Stubby is being honored with a (very lifelike) statue
Sgt. Stubby was a military dog from Connecticut who served during World War I. Stubby spent 18 months in France, participating in four offensives and 17 battles. One hundred years...
OB-GYNs say N.H.'s lack of shield law could drive them away
States with shield laws provide legal protection for medical providers who give abortion care to patients from states with abortion restrictions. New Hampshire is the only state in New England...
Soon to close, Hampshire College holds 'transfer fair' for students who wish to complete degrees
Hampshire College held an event Monday that officials called a transfer fair for students. The storied liberal arts college that first opened in the 1970s announced last week it would...
New scrutiny of N.H. youth detention center focuses on physical restraint, military-style training
On Monday, the Disability Rights Center in New Hampshire and the state’s Office of Child Advocate, an independent watchdog, said staff at the Sununu Youth Services Center continue to use...
Refusing an alcohol breathalyzer test in N.H. will bring a longer license suspension
In New Hampshire, the penalty for refusing to take a breathalyzer test when pulled over on suspicion of driving while intoxicated will increase from a six-month license suspension to nine...