The move comes after the Legislature this week overrode a veto by the governor.
Nate Thompson
Posted inNew England
New Hampshire state senator charged with assaulting an employee at his restaurant
Sen. Keith Murphy said he is innocent and looks forward to his day in court.
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Posted inArts & Entertainment, Life & Culture, New England
Historic Boston church where the Revolution was sparked hosting its first play
‘Revolution’s Edge’ is set the day before the start of the war.
Posted inNation & World, New England
Damaged hovercraft runs aground on Hampton Beach
The operator of the privately-owned vessel deliberately beached it so repairs could be made.
Posted inNew England
Drone with heat detector locates stranded kayaker in New Hampshire
The man’s kayak overturned on the Saco River and he sought refuge on an island, officials said.
Posted inBusiness, Local & State
Maine likely to amend its strict mining laws in the coming months
But the changes could be significant, requiring public hearings and months of information gathering before they go into effect.
Posted inNation & World, New England
Protesters drop pants for climate change at Massachusetts state house
The group was arrested and charged with disorderly conduct and indecent exposure.
Posted inNation & World, New England
Vermont man charged with killing his mother at sea dies awaiting trial
Nathan Carman was found dead in his New Hampshire jail cell Thursday.
Posted inBooks, Life & Culture, Nation & World
Robert Gottlieb, celebrated literary editor of Toni Morrison and Robert Caro, dies at 92
Gottlieb had one of the greatest runs of any editor after World War II and helped shape the modern publishing canon.
Posted inBusiness, New England
Northeast vineyards, orchards seek federal aid in wake of devastating late frost
Higher prices are expected for apples this year and certain wines may be in shorter supply next year.