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Red paint, 'blood on her hands' message left outside Collins' Biddeford office on eve of Election Day

Biddeford police are investigating the second vandalism at the senator's downtown office since September, which her chief of staff called part of a series of attempts to intimidate her and her staff.

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Brighton man charged with trafficking fentanyl and crack cocaine in Roxbury

Boston police said officers found about 28 grams of fentanyl and 18 grams of crack cocaine after watching a man bag a white powder behind parked cars on Southampton Street.

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November 3, 2026

Gronkowski stops by Turning Point Action's Election Day push in New Hampshire

The former Patriots tight end posed with the conservative group's volunteers at a Goffstown polling place and greeted voters in Bedford as the group worked to turn out Republicans in a state with a marquee Senate race.

The New England Signal Staff
November 3, 2026

State attorneys general and two governors oppose proposed 2030 census changes

A coalition including Vermont Attorney General Charity Clark says a U.S. Census Bureau proposal would unlawfully exclude millions of noncitizens and drop questions on race, ethnicity and sexual orientation.

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November 3, 2026

Brunswick councilor Corey Perreault warns that sending ICE or armed federal agents to polls is illegal

The town manager said no federal monitors were expected at Brunswick's polling place on Election Day.

The New England Signal Staff
November 3, 2026

Weare police chief plans to tap ICE partnership money for tasers, cruisers and vests

The chief told selectmen that 287(g) funds could cut about $22,000 from roughly $68,000 in proposed police budget increases.

The New England Signal Staff
November 3, 2026

West Bridgewater School Committee splits 2-1 to back statewide ICE 'safe zones' resolution

The committee's delegate to the state school committee association's conference opposed the measure, saying it singles out one group of families and reaches into curriculum.

The New England Signal Staff
November 3, 2026

Bridgeport councilwoman apologizes for outburst as colleague vows never to back council president again

Councilwoman Eneida Martinez apologized for ignoring the chair during an Oct. 19 meeting; Council member Maria Pereira said the council president had failed to control it.

The New England Signal Staff
November 3, 2026

Berwick Select Board cuts off resident who accused it of breaking open-meeting law

The speaker, who described himself as a fully disabled veteran, said he was illegally kept out of a meeting last week and demanded an apology.

The New England Signal Staff
November 3, 2026

Boston offers nine income-restricted condos to first-time buyers in Dorchester

Prices for the deed-restricted homes on Glenway and Erie streets range from $228,280 to $393,120, with income limits tied to the area median, according to the city.

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November 3, 2026

First polls open as voters to decide control of Congress

Polls are open in several eastern states as the final hours of the 2026 midterm elections begin and control of Congress hangs in the balance. Several key states across the…

Andrew Rice | The Center Square
November 3, 2026

Rutland man cited for DUI after crash through furniture store's glass walls

Vermont State Police say troopers on patrol saw the driver crash into Godnick's Grand Furniture in Rutland, then back into a stone wall and the business sign.

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November 3, 2026