Monday marked the first time the region has been served by passenger rail in 65 years.
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Annually, an estimated 15,000 people between 12 and 25 are homeless in New Hampshire.
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Pantries are considering adjustments to where they source their food and income.
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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.
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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.
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For 121 years, Canadians have enjoyed free access to the library through the stateside front door without having to go through customs.
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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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Hartford Mayor Arunan Arulampalam announced $3 million in city funding will go to public schools, to help address a budget shortfall. But he’s also calling on state officials to help amid federal funding uncertainty.
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Smith College advanced to the finals of the NCAA Division 3 women's basketball tournament after a victory against Wisconsin-Oshkosh Thursday. They will play New York University for the second year in a row, looking to avenge last year's defeat.
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