Regional news and stories from Massachusetts, Rhode Island, Vermont, New Hampshire, Maine and Connecticut.
New EnglandNovember 8, 2026
Massachusetts prosecutors allege DePeña shared a City Hall security recording of two employees and later intimidated a witness. He has also pleaded not guilty to federal wire fraud and money laundering charges.
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New EnglandNovember 4, 2026
Democrats won in Rhode Island, Maine and Massachusetts, while Republican incumbents held on in New Hampshire and Vermont.
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New EnglandNovember 2, 2026
Vermont removed nearly 900 people from voter rolls after a DMV registration error. In Rhode Island, a campaign finance dispute involves amended spending reports and unresolved allegations.
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New EnglandNovember 2, 2026
Federal prosecutors are reviewing security footage from early voting at Lewiston City Hall. Allegations involving interpreters remain unconfirmed. State officials are monitoring separate complaints of voter harassment.
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New EnglandOctober 12, 2026
A New Hampshire casino owner admitted to fraudulently obtaining pandemic relief loans intended for small businesses affected by COVID-19.
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New EnglandOctober 12, 2026
Carlos Bras, a former Santander Bank employee, received 30 months in federal prison and was ordered to pay $126,000 in restitution.
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New EnglandOctober 12, 2026
Federal prosecutors allege stolen U.S. Treasury checks were altered and deposited through shell companies. All defendants are presumed innocent.
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New EnglandSeptember 30, 2026
Vermont's Attorney General announced a settlement requiring HCRS to repay improperly retained Medicaid funds and implement compliance measures.
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New EnglandSeptember 30, 2026
Nadine Jean Baptiste admitted accessing EBT card information and changing PINs on accounts belonging to minors, homeless individuals, and incarcerated people.
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New EnglandSeptember 28, 2026
The case centered on an allegation that a tenant faced eviction after filing a housing discrimination complaint.
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Federal prosecutors allege that stolen checks were altered and deposited through banks and credit unions in the Boston area.
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New EnglandSeptember 24, 2026
SNAP limits, FAFSA availability, Medicare provider rates, veterans' training allowances, and Fair Market Rents all shift with the new federal fiscal year.
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New EnglandSeptember 19, 2026
Defense attorneys for Lindsay Clancy have filed a formal appeal following the mistrial declaration, raising questions about double jeopardy and prosecutorial conduct.
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New EnglandSeptember 15, 2026
A federal audit of Maine's Medicaid program found tens of millions of dollars in improper payments, raising concerns about oversight and accountability in the state's health coverage system.
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New EnglandSeptember 10, 2026
New Hampshire Supreme Court Chief Justice Gordon MacDonald announced his resignation, citing personal reasons. The departure opens a significant vacancy on the state's highest court.
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New EnglandSeptember 5, 2026
A mistrial was declared Friday in the criminal case against Lindsay Clancy, bringing the current trial to an unexpected end without a verdict.
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New EnglandSeptember 3, 2026
Jurors have twice reported that they cannot reach a unanimous decision after approximately 30 hours of deliberations.
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New EnglandAugust 27, 2026
New Hampshire regulators fined Anthem $1.5 million after finding delayed health claim payments and appeal processing problems affecting members.
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New EnglandAugust 27, 2026
A Vermont state survey reports lower youth substance use and improved mental health indicators, while concerns remain about suicide risk and firearm access.
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New EnglandAugust 20, 2026
Massachusetts voters are preparing to select candidates for governor, Congress and other state and local offices in the September 1 primary election.
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