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St. Albans man arrested on retail theft warrant

Vermont State Police said Joseph Putnam, 31, was found at an address on Lake Road in the town of St. Albans and held on $100 bail on a warrant charging retail theft of $250 or less.

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Ferry Point Bridge between Calais and St. Stephen reopens three weeks early

The Maine Department of Transportation said the international crossing over the St. Croix River reopened Thursday after deck and joint repairs, though work on the bridge abutment continues.

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November 10, 2026

Pressley says Democrats should use their power to push Medicare for All, abolishing ICE

In a video posted Friday, the Boston congresswoman said voters want Democrats to be "the fighters in the room" and asked why the party didn't pass voting rights and policing bills when it last held power.

The New England Signal Staff
November 10, 2026

Ryo's Food Forest Park opens on former city-owned lot in Dorchester

The 11,000-square-foot park, built by the nonprofit Boston Food Forest Coalition with city support, has fruit trees, edible shrubs and raised beds for neighbors to plant and harvest.

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November 10, 2026

Rutland man cited on DUI charge after traffic stop in Rutland

Vermont State Police said troopers pulled over a car on Washington Street early Monday and noticed signs that the 28-year-old driver was impaired.

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November 10, 2026

Motorcyclist, 51, dies after collision with SUV in Randolph

The rider was badly hurt and died at a Brockton hospital. His name has not been released, and investigators have not said what caused the crash.

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November 10, 2026

Burlington council confirms police chief 10-2 after councilor calls process 'institutional sexism'

A councilor said no one in the city could review gender discrimination allegations from Anthony Geraci's past; the mayor said there are no sealed records and called the remarks an attack on her integrity.

The New England Signal Staff
November 10, 2026

North Kingstown bans pet store sales of dogs, cats and rabbits after emotional hearing

The Town Council voted 5-0 for the ordinance, which takes effect Jan. 1 with no exemption for the Fishbowl, while store workers described harassment and the council president apologized to the owners.

The New England Signal Staff
November 10, 2026

Londonderry council meeting ends in shouting match over redacted legal bill

One councilor questioned nearly $30,000 in blacked-out charges and how an investigation report was released; a colleague said the remarks broke attorney-client privilege and called them "outright lies."

The New England Signal Staff
November 10, 2026

New Haven students demand accountability over alleged assault as two board members signal no on superintendent renewal

A student representative told the Board of Education an assistant principal accused of sexually assaulting a Hillhouse High School student was allowed back in the building days after the report.

The New England Signal Staff
November 10, 2026

Hassan calls election a 'historic rejection' of Trump, pledges corruption investigations

The New Hampshire Democrat, who her office said is expected to lead the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, said the new congressional majorities must focus on affordability and accountability.

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November 9, 2026

Whitehouse hails Democratic wins in Congress as 'a new morning in America'

The Rhode Island Democrat said voters chose to give his party a chance to lower costs and put a check on what he called the administration's corruption.

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November 9, 2026