Firefighters check for survivors at a house in Epsom, NH, Thursday (AP)
1 dead in home leveled by NH storms Police and firefighters searched door-to-door Thursday after violent storms leveled homes and killed at least one person in central New Hampshire. The death, in Epsom, was in one of at least a half-dozen homes destroyed or severely damaged by the storms, which wreaked havoc along a swath about 25 miles long, authorities said. Gov. John Lynch declared an emergency in five counties and called up the National Guard to help.
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.
State medical board investigating Arroyo doctor The controversy surrounding bodybuilder firefighter Albert Arroyo shows no sign of abating. Sources tell WBZ's Lisa Meyer that the state medical registration board has begun an investigation of Dr John Mahoney, the doctor who certified Arroyo as disabled.
MA House initially approves gender-neutral law The Massachusetts House of Representatives on Wednesday gave initial approval to a bill that would require all future legislation be written in language that is gender neutral. The legislation was inspired when Rep. Cory Atkins, D-Concord, read a bill related to nursing more than a year ago and noticed all the masculine pronouns.
Turnpike Authority workers rake in cash while agency starves The Massachusetts Turnpike Authority paid 43 employees $100,000 or more last year even as it struggles with $2.4 billion in debt. A payroll analysis by the Boston Herald found that the agency has 24 employees with six-figure salaries, while another 19 boosted their pay past the $100,000 mark with overtime work, including two who hang road signs.
MA health officials issue lobster meat warning State public health officials are warning lobster lovers to avoid the soft green substance found in the body cavity of lobsters. The tomalley is considered a delicacy by some seafood aficionados, but the state Department of Public Health says this part of the lobster can build up high levels of toxins and pollutants.
3 charged with selling body-building drugs Three Massachusetts residents have been indicted in New Hampshire on federal charges of importing prescription drugs from overseas and selling them illegally through the Internet. Christopher Chase and Kenton Benloss of Lynn, Mass., and Phatsany Syharath of Swampscott, Mass., were charged with conspiracy to smuggle and illegally distribute drugs and conspiracy to launder money.
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 man faces fireworks charges, again Fire officials say more illegal fireworks charges would be filed against a Plymouth man after his house was raided by police for the second time in less than four months. The State Fire Marshall's Office said police found "significant quantities" of materials used to make fireworks in a search Wednesday of Robert Rinaldi's house.
Baby boy drowns in family pool According to the Boston Globe, a one-year-old boy drowned Thursday morning in a swimming pool at his home.
Jacob Ebenberg-Carey was found in the pool at the home on Kilmer Avenue at about 7:40 a.m. Police said the mother, who has five children, realized at some point during the morning that she didn't know where her youngest was and went outside and saw him in the pool.
New Hampshire News
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....
1 dead in N.H. storms that leveled several homes
DEERFIELD, N.H. (AP) -- Violent storms including possible tornadoes swept through central New Hampshire on Thursday and destroyed several homes, killing a woman inside her home and injuring her husband and infant grandchild....
Judge dismisses NH man's suit challenging McCain
CONCORD, N.H. (AP) -- A federal judge has dismissed a Nashua, New Hampshire man's legal claim that John McCain is ineligible to run for president because he was born in the Panama Canal Zone....
NH AG reminds health clubs to register
CONCORD, N.H (AP) -- New Hampshire Attorney General Kelly Ayotte is reminding health clubs and martial arts school owners they must register with the state....
Mass. Law Makers Giving Us a Break at the Pump
State Rep. Barbra L'Italien talks about a bill proposal that would help make it easier gas station owner to charge less for cash purchases.
Sununu reacts to the storms
New Hampshire Senator John Sununu tells WBZ's Lisa Meyer it will be some time before the scope of the damage from Thursday's storms is fully known.
Analyzing Obama's trip
ABC political commentator George Stephanopoulos talks with WBZ News about the week-long journey across the Middle East and Europe by Democratic presidential candidate Barack Obama.
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1 dead in home leveled by NH storms Police and firefighters searched door-to-door Thursday after violent storms leveled homes and killed at least one person in central New Hampshire. The death, in Epsom, was in one of at least a half-dozen homes destroyed or severely damaged by the storms, which wreaked havoc along a swath about 25 miles long, authorities said. Gov. John Lynch declared an emergency in five counties and called up the National Guard to help.
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.
Albert Arroyo
State medical board investigating Arroyo doctor The controversy surrounding bodybuilder firefighter Albert Arroyo shows no sign of abating. Sources tell WBZ's Lisa Meyer that the state medical registration board has begun an investigation of Dr John Mahoney, the doctor who certified Arroyo as disabled.
Turnpike Authority workers rake in cash while agency starves The Massachusetts Turnpike Authority paid 43 employees $100,000 or more last year even as it struggles with $2.4 billion in debt. A payroll analysis by the Boston Herald found that the agency has 24 employees with six-figure salaries, while another 19 boosted their pay past the $100,000 mark with overtime work, including two who hang road signs.
MA health officials issue lobster meat warning State public health officials are warning lobster lovers to avoid the soft green substance found in the body cavity of lobsters. The tomalley is considered a delicacy by some seafood aficionados, but the state Department of Public Health says this part of the lobster can build up high levels of toxins and pollutants.
Rhode Island Wild Money
CRANSTON, R.I. (AP) -- The winning numbers in the Rhode Island Wild Money lottery drawing for Thursday were:...
Forget '07: Pats hope to improve on imperfect year
FOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) -- The New England Patriots signed first-round draft pick Jerod Mayo on Thursday, bringing their last unsigned selection into the fold as the defending AFC champions opened training camp and began their quest to put last season's imperfect season behind them....
Heavy rains cause flood watch, delays in Mass.
BOSTON (AP) -- Heavy rainstorms pelting New England have resulted in flooding, flight delays and may have contributed to a fatal traffic accident in Massachusetts....
Eldery driver arraigned in polling place accident
QUINCY, Mass. (AP) -- An 86-year-old driver who struck and seriously injured a second-grader at a polling place during the Massachusetts presidential primary has pleaded not guilty to negligent operation of a motor vehicle....
Restitution paid in Springfield corruption case
SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (AP) -- The former director of the Springfield Housing Authority has completed paying restitution to the agency that he ran for 33 years until pleading guilty to federal corruption charges....
Connecticut News
Xerox 2Q profit declines 19 pct, but meets views
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) -- Xerox Corp.'s second-quarter profit skidded 19 percent, but matched Wall Street's forecast, as the office-equipment maker was hurt by restructuring charges while its cash-cow supplies and services business hummed along smoothly....
Giants report to training camp feeling slighted
ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) -- The Super Bowl champion New York Giants reported to training camp a little miffed Thursday, knowing everyone is after them and that few expect them to repeat, let alone win the NFC East....
Amann forms prison assault task force
HARTFORD, Conn. (AP) -- State House Speaker James Amann announced Thursday that he is creating a new task force to evaluate the health and safety of Connecticut's prison workers, following a recent series of assaults on guards....
