Marconi is accused of leaking confidential boating records against a rival. Jury selection in his criminal case was set to begin next week.

Due to the ongoing government shutdown, the federally-funded benefits aren’t being distributed. More than 75,000 Granite Staters rely on SNAP.

A government program that provides lawyers for the poor — required under the Constitution — faces a $5.5 million shortfall.

As the U.S. pushes to move away from a reliance on China’s rare earth minerals, New England-based Phoenix Tailings is part of a new group of start-ups looking to fill the gap.

Millions of Americans could lose food assistance benefits under the program known as SNAP if action isn't taken before Saturday.

Join Estela Camacho as she builds her ofrenda for Día de los Muertos, the Day of the Dead. She is one of several community members that have an ofrenda on display in observance of the Mexican celebration.

Almost half of the households in Holyoke, Mass., depend on the federal Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). Within days, those benefits are expected to run out as the federal government shutdown continues. City officials have announced several initiatives to help its many low income residents keep food on their table — without the federal assistance.

In West Springfield, Mass., residents will decide next week whether to re-elect Mayor William Reichelt or vote for long time city councilor Daniel O'Brien.