Gov. Gina Raimondo signed an executive order that could lead to “and Providence Plantations” being removed from the state’s official name.
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Suspect accused of leaving man naked, tied to tree in New Hampshire
The accused man apparently was trying to get money he said was owed him by the man he left tied up in Manchester.
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Some tribes reopen their casinos despite state opposition
State and local leaders have no say as tribal nations are recognized as sovereign under the Constitution.
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New Hampshire could differ from Maine, Vermont on lodging rules
New Hampshire’s Economic Reopening Task Force had recommended a May 22 opening date but it was never approved.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Nation / World, New England
New Hampshire venue hosts its first drive-in concert
Tupelo Music Hall in Derry built an outdoor stage, installed a sound system and divided up the parking lot to accommodate 75 vehicles.
Posted inNation / World, New England
Polar vortex brings rare May snow to Northeast
Parts of northern New England saw as much as 10 inches, while coastal areas got a dusting.
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Maine high court upholds sex crime convictions of defrocked priest
The justices affirm 10 of the 11 convictions against Ronald Paquin, 77, a former Catholic priest from Massachusetts, leaving his 16-year prison sentence unchanged.
Posted inNation / World, New England
‘North Woods Law’ returns to Animal Planet on Sunday
This season again focuses on New Hampshire’s Fish and Game conservation officers.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, New England
Governor orders travelers to self-quarantine, suspends all lodging businesses
The executive order requires anyone traveling from out of state to Maine to self-quarantine for 14 days.
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Maine company led by man facing fraud indictments delivers masks as promised
Noble Partners’ Diane Russell drove to New Jersey over the weekend to pick up and personally deliver the coveted gear to customers in Massachusetts.