MA sees cut in Homeland Security funds The Department of Homeland Security has given the Bay State $17.2 million in federal funding this year. That’s a 15 percent decrease from last year. State Homeland Security Chief Juliette Kayyem says she knew the funding cuts were coming, and that the department has streamlined state strategy to focus on first responders and cities and towns.
The National Weather Service confirms a tornado hit Deerfield, New Hampshire, where a woman died Thursday. Meantime, the state's largest utility company says some customers without power because of Thursday's storms may not get it backuntil evening. Public Service Company of New Hampshire said early Friday it had about 1,000 customers without power in the Alton-Barnstead-Strafford area.
NH teacher charged with raping student avoids jail time A former New Hampshire high school teacher accused of raping a student has avoided jail time as part of a plea agreement. Kevin Goddu, who taught social studies at Timberlane Regional High School, in Plaistow, was charged with 14 counts of felony sexual assault last year, but his trial ended in a hung jury in November.
Cape Cod man charged in baseball bat beating freed A Superior Court judge has overturned a lower court judge's decision and freed a Cape Cod man accused of using a baseball bat to assault a New York man because he thought he was a Yankees fan. Robert Correia was released on personal recognizance Friday by Barnstable Superior Court Judge Gary Nickerson under several conditions.
Final salute to Lawrence war hero Alex Jimenez has finally returned home. The remains of the Army staff sergeant who was missing for more than a year after he was kidnapped in Iraq passed by the Lawrence home of his father Friday as part of a procession that included his family, State Police cruisers and motorcycles ridden by fellow veterans.
Bird tests positive for West Nile in Boston The city of Boston is on mosquito watch after a bird tested positive for the West Nile Virus. The red tailed hawk was found in Jamaica Plain.Health officials say they've already begun larvicide placement operations in catch basins and they're telling people to take steps to protect themselves and their families.
Hard times hit Logan Airport Fewer passengers and fewer flights at Logan International Airport mean less revenue from parking and food concessions and less money in landing fees . Spokesman Matthew Brellis says Massport officials will be looking to make cuts throughout the operation, including staff.
Amtrak probes power dip that prompted shutdown Amtrak was investigating what caused a power dip for its trains in the Northeast on Wednesday -- a problem that shut down service during the evening commute. The shutdown lasted for more than an hour, stranding thousands of commuters from Boston to Philadelphia.
MA lawmakers consider relaxing criminal record rules Some ex-cons in Massachusetts may be getting a break from the Legislature. The House is considering a bill to reduce the time before criminal records can be sealed and make other changes. Sex offenders would not be included.
New Hampshire News
Tornado now confirmed in 4 NH towns
CONCORD, N.H. (AP) -- The National Weather Service confirms a tornado was responsible for severe damage in four New Hampshire towns on Thursday....
State: Yankee released more radiation in 2007
BURLINGTON, Vt. (AP) -- The Vermont Yankee nuclear power plant released more radiation in 2007 than in previous years, an expected result of its boosted power output, but the levels remained below the state's limits to protect public health, according to a Vermont Department of Health report issued Friday....
Tornado confirmed in NH town where woman died
EPSOM, N.H. (AP) -- Officials confirmed Friday that a tornado struck neighboring Deerfield, where a grandmother died when her house collapsed on her Thursday....
Cries led to baby's rescue in flattened NH home
EPSOM, N.H. (AP) -- A state official said Friday that a baby's cries led to his rescue after a possible tornado demolished his grandparents' lakeside home....
Authorities identify woman killed in NH storm
DEERFIELD, N.H. (AP) -- Authorities say a 57-year-old woman was killed in Deerfield, New Hampshire, when the home she was in collapsed in Thursday's violent storm....
Tornado confirmed in NH The National Weather Service confirms a tornado hit Deerfield, New Hampshire, where a woman died Thursday. Meantime, the state's largest utility company says some customers without power because of Thursday's storms may not get it backuntil evening. Public Service Company of New Hampshire said early Friday it had about 1,000 customers without power in the Alton-Barnstead-Strafford area.
MA sees cut in Homeland Security funds The Department of Homeland Security has given the Bay State $17.2 million in federal funding this year. That’s a 15 percent decrease from last year. State Homeland Security Chief Juliette Kayyem says she knew the funding cuts were coming, and that the department has streamlined state strategy to focus on first responders and cities and towns.
NH teacher charged with raping student avoids jail time A former New Hampshire high school teacher accused of raping a student has avoided jail time as part of a plea agreement. Kevin Goddu, who taught social studies at Timberlane Regional High School, in Plaistow, was charged with 14 counts of felony sexual assault last year, but his trial ended in a hung jury in November.
Final salute to Lawrence war hero Alex Jimenez has finally returned home. The remains of the Army staff sergeant who was missing for more than a year after he was kidnapped in Iraq passed by the Lawrence home of his father Friday as part of a procession that included his family, State Police cruisers and motorcycles ridden by fellow veterans.
Robert Correia
Cape Cod man charged in baseball bat beating freed A Superior Court judge has overturned a lower court judge's decision and freed a Cape Cod man accused of using a baseball bat to assault a New York man because he thought he was a Yankees fan. Robert Correia was released on personal recognizance Friday by Barnstable Superior Court Judge Gary Nickerson under several conditions.
Ramirez out of lineup against Yankees
BOSTON (AP) -- Boston Red Sox left fielder Manny Ramirez, nursing a sore right knee, has been scratched from the team's starting lineup for Friday's game against the New York Yankees....
Remains of soldier killed in Iraq return to Mass.
LAWRENCE, Mass. (AP) -- The body of Army Staff Sgt. Alex Jimenez finally came home Friday, more than a year after he and two other soldiers were captured amid an ambush in Iraq....
Patriots move outside for training camp
FOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) -- The New England Patriots have moved outside for the first time in training camp, a development that will give coach Bill Belichick a chance to spread out his players....
Boston lawyer Egbert who defended politicians dies
BOSTON (AP) -- Richard Egbert, the prominent New England criminal defense lawyer whose famous clients included Massachusetts House Speaker Thomas Finneran and Providence Mayor Vincent "Buddy" Cianci, has died. He was 61....
State receives $17.2m in homeland security funds
BOSTON (AP) -- The Department of Homeland Security has announced $17.2 million in federal assistance for Massachusetts, a 15 percent decrease from last year....
Connecticut News
GE restructures to streamline businesses
HARTFORD, Conn. (AP) -- General Electric Co., which owns businesses ranging from light bulbs to NBC television, on Friday said it will restructure into four businesses from six, a move that Chief Executive Officer Jeff Immelt says will focus the company on growth....
Golder's attorney challenges kidnapping charge
STAMFORD, Conn. (AP) -- An attorney for the man accused of being the "dinnertime bandit" said Friday the burglar who tied up a Greenwich woman in her home treated her too politely to warrant a kidnapping charge....
Inmate accused of helping friend try to kill man
VERNON, Conn. (AP) -- A woman serving prison time on a robbery conviction is accused of helping a fellow inmate try to hire someone to kill the inmate's former husband....
Student blogger plans libel lawsuit
BURLINGTON, Conn. (AP) -- An attorney for a high school student who brought a free speech lawsuit against her school district last year said he now plans to file a libel lawsuit against the principal....
