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Bakery outlets close across New England
The company that produces baked goods for brands including Arnold bread, Entenmann’s and others has closed 28 outlet stores in the Northeast. Bimbo Bakeries USA said in a press release that its products still will be found on grocery store shelves. The company’s brands also include Boboli, Lender’s Bagels, Sara Lee and Thomas. The closed stores included outlets in...
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Bird flu is decimating seal colonies. Scientists don't know how to stop it
Avian influenza is killing tens of thousands of seals and sea lions in different corners of the world, disrupting ecosystems and flummoxing scientists who don’t see a clear way to slow the devastating virus.
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CT joins other New England states in effort to move offshore wind projects forward
A day after news one power company pulled out of an agreement to provide wind-generated electricity to the state, the governor and other leaders announced an agreement with Massachusetts and Rhode Island to work together to procure new wind power agreements.
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Video: Scenes from across New England after Friday's severe weather
Connecticut, Rhode Island and Massachusetts saw strong thunderstorms early Friday, prompting severe weather and tornado warnings in parts of New England.
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Mass. is still the best state to live in, ranking finds. Here's why.
California and Florida may have sunny beaches and New York may have the big city, but for another year, Massachusetts is the best state to live in, according to an influential ranking out this week. The Bay State topped Wallethub’s list for 2023, keeping hold of the No. 1 spot it had last year. And a neighbor to the north…
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New England pummeled in severe summer storm
Stranded vehicles, property damage and flash floods were seen across New England on Tuesday, while parts of Massachusetts were under a tornado warning.
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Stained Glass Window Shows Jesus Christ With Dark Skin, Stirring Questions About Race in New England
A nearly 150-year-old stained-glass church window showing a dark-skinned Jesus Christ interacting with women has been rediscovered in a Rhode Island church.
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Fall Trial Planned for Man Charged With Killing Mom at Sea
A federal judge on Tuesday set an October trial for the man charged with killing his mother at sea during a 2016 fishing trip off the coast of New England in what prosecutors say was a scheme to inherit millions of dollars. Nathan Carman, 29, of Vernon, Vermont, pleaded not guilty last year to fraud and first-degree murder in the death of…
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CT LIVE!: Winter Family Fun Across New England
Kim Know Beckius, Travel Editor at Yankee Magazine, shares some of the best activities for families.
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The Best BBQ in Every New England State, According to Food Network
New England may not have its own style of barbecue like North Carolina, Kansas City, Memphis and Texas, but it’s still got some standout barbecue joints. Everyone who loves BBQ has a go-to restaurant, and Food Network has its own. It’s released its list of the best in each state, and the choices range from a big city spot...
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Whole Foods Decision to Pull Maine Lobster From Stores Once Again Divides Politicians and Sustainability Groups
The retailer mentioned decisions by two organizations, Marine Stewardship Council and Seafood Watch, to take away their endorsements of the U.S. lobster fishing industry over whale entanglement concerns.
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These Are New England's Best Dive Bars as Ranked by Yelp — Though 1 Isn't Quite a Bar…
Ranking the best bars in New England is always difficult — there are so many to choose from — but Yelp has a new list of the best one in each state. The list, using data through Oct. 17, ranks businesses identified as dive bars “using a number of factors including the total volume and ratings of reviews,” according to…