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Monday marked the first time the region has been served by passenger rail in 65 years.
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Check out photos from the celebratory launch of South Coast Rail. -
Democratic Congresswoman Jahana Hayes and U.S. Sen. Richard Blumenthal condemned efforts to close the federal Education Department for its impact on school children in need. -
Annually, an estimated 15,000 people between 12 and 25 are homeless in New Hampshire. -
Pantries are considering adjustments to where they source their food and income. -
The region hasn’t had a train to Boston since the 1950s, when highways became king. Now, after more than three decades of political promises and $1 billion spent, South Coast Rail is scheduled to open Monday. -
Conservation groups are intervening in a case they say could have implications for current speed rules that are intended to protect North Atlantic right whales from collision with ships. -
For 121 years, Canadians have enjoyed free access to the library through the stateside front door without having to go through customs. -
Proposals to limit private equity ownership of Connecticut hospitals are gaining bipartisan support in the state legislature, as Waterbury Hospital, Manchester Memorial, and Rockville General Hospital in Vernon struggle to fund a buyer.
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