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Summer Swelter: National group urges Massachusetts to ban power shutoffs during hottest months
While New England utility customers are accustomed to high winter heating costs, high cooling costs in the summer are becoming more common as the hottest months of the year seem to begin earlier and linger longer.
Distant Dome: Education Voucher Advocates Seek National Solution
America’s traditional institutions, the foundation for the greatest political experiment in history, are under attack from the social safety net to food regulations, and from the court system to environmental protection. The drive to create doubt and even rejection of these long-standing pillars of our society is to eventually...
Former college athlete speaks in support of new Granite State transgender athlete law
ATKINSON, N.H. — The debate over a new state law requiring school sports teams to be organized by a student’s sex at birth is not over. Two weeks ago, Gov. Chris Sununu signed HB-1205, one of several bills related to gender issues this session. “I’m very grateful he...
Roads washed out again in communities hit hard by severe weather in July
MONROE, N.H. — Repair work on a road in Monroe that was heavily damaged in severe storms last month was washed away Sunday night, and residents said they're worried about more rain in the forecast. Residents along Smutty Hollow Road said Monday they had a rough night after rain...
New Hampshire coaches celebrate local rower's bronze medal win
WOLFEBORO, N.H. — Chris Carlson is something of a legend around the campus of Brewster Academy. The 27-year-old Bedford native picked up crew while attending the prep school before going on to row in college, and now for Team USA. Carlson earned a piece of Olympic history Saturday, winning...
Amtrak train catches fire in York County
NORTH BERWICK, Maine — An Amtrak train caught fire Monday morning in North Berwick. Emergency crews were able to contain the fire by about 11 a.m., and no injuries were reported. NEWS CENTER Maine sent crews to the scene near the intersection of Elm Street and Buffon Road in...
National Report Claims Maine Is One of the Best States for Healthcare
It turns out Maine's a darn good place to live (or visit) when feeling under the weather or bruised and battered. WalletHub.com, a personal finance website, recently published a report listing the best and worst states for healthcare. The Pine Tree State found itself near the top of the list.
Cheatin Fate deceived death to fight another day
CUMBERLAND, ME – Marc and Peggy Tardif’s Maine-bred colt Cheatin Fate refuted his dire diagnosis, brushed off the grim reaper, and went on to win his first Maine Sire Stakes on Saturday (Aug. 3) at Cumberland Raceway. While many of the sport’s harness racing fans were anxiously anticipating...
More trails reopen after flood damage in Northeast Kingdom
BURKE, Vt. (WCAX) - After a long week of recovery, the nonprofit Kingdom Trails has reopened. Like many in the Northeast Kingdom, the organization’s trail network was hit hard by flooding in July. They had many visitors over the weekend but want people to know the best way to...
NH governor signs one bill targeting ‘forever chemicals’ but vetoes another
New Hampshire Gov. Chris Sununu signed a bill Friday that bans certain products with intentionally added PFAS from sale in the state starting in 2027 and creates strict liability for PFAS polluters. He vetoed another measure that would have created liability for PFAS facilities, citing its“broad” definition and the fact that its standard for chemical […]