The city council, in a response to the recent violence at city nightclubs, has passed a resolution to spend up to $15,000 on a review of the licensing board.
Erica Nitschke
Posted inNation & World, New England
Two new human cases of EEE confirmed in Massachusetts
Two new human cases of eastern equine encephalitis have been confirmed in Massachusetts, bringing the total this season to seven.
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Posted inNation & World, New England
EF-1 tornado touches down in Connecticut, damaging trees, buildings
The National Weather Service has confirmed that a tornado touched down in northeast Connecticut as part of a series of strong thunderstorms that swept through the state.
Posted inNation & World, New England
Connecticut police release traffic statistics for holiday weekend
Connecticut State Police say troopers made more than 40 arrests for driving under the influence and issued about 500 citations during Labor Day weekend.
Posted inNation & World, New England, Outdoors
New Hampshire officials kept busy with hiker distress calls
First responders had a busy holiday weekend responding to reports of distressed and lost hikers in New Hampshire’s White Mountains.
Posted inNation & World, New England
Protesters arrested at ‘straight pride’ parade due in court
The Boston Globe reported 36 people were arrested Saturday in Boston.
Posted inNation & World, New England, Politics
Hartford Foundation commits $1 million to try to secure 2020 debate
A foundation in Connecticut says it’s committing $1 million to try to secure a 2020 presidential debate in Hartford.
Posted inNation & World, New England
Growers see solid cranberry harvest if weather cooperates
With summer winding to a close, the cranberry bog harvest can’t be far behind.
Posted inElections, Local & State, Politics
Final push begins for ‘people’s veto’ referendums in Maine
Organizers who want to undo the Death With Dignity Act, restore religious exemptions for vaccines, and stop taxpayer funding for abortions through Medicaid are seeking petition signatures.
Posted inNew England, Schools and Education
Massachusetts bill would ensure recess for kids
The measure also would prohibit the state from increasing total elementary school time to provide for required recess periods.