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Windham crash between two vans on Route 302 kills one driver

One driver died at the scene and the other suffered minor injuries, the Bangor Daily News reported, citing a Windham police captain.

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Man charged with murder after shooting leaves one dead, one critically hurt in Westbrook

Connecticut State Police said John Bongiovanni, 37, was arrested outside a Westbrook home where two people had been shot, one fatally.

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October 29, 2026

Connecticut reports first flu deaths of the 2026-27 season

Six adults 55 and older have died of influenza since late September, the state Department of Public Health said. The first death came about a month earlier than in the previous season.

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October 28, 2026

Proctor woman cited on suspicion of impaired driving after Route 7 crash in Rutland Town

Vermont State Police said Jenna Lackey, 32, failed to make a left turn and drove off U.S. Route 7, and troopers then saw signs of impairment.

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October 28, 2026

New Hampshire moose hunters post 85% success rate in 2026 season

Lottery hunters took 29 moose during the nine-day season, well above the 10-year average, according to New Hampshire Fish and Game.

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October 28, 2026

Denver man found dead on Camels Hump trail in Duxbury

Two hikers found the body of Jason April, 50, about 1.5 miles up the Forest City Trail, Vermont State Police said. Police said there was no indication the death was suspicious.

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October 28, 2026

Vermont and Nova Scotia sign agreement to explore offshore wind and transmission ties

Gov. Phil Scott and Nova Scotia Premier Tim Houston signed a three-year memorandum of understanding to cooperate on offshore wind, transmission planning and grid integration, including ways to bring Nova Scotia wind power to New England.

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October 28, 2026

Construction begins on Enfield train station, restoring passenger rail lost in 1986

The $125.3 million Hartford Line station in Enfield's Thompsonville neighborhood is expected to open in fall 2030, ending a 15-mile gap in service between Windsor Locks and Springfield.

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October 28, 2026

Three raccoons test positive for rabies in North Smithfield and Pawtucket

Two people and a dog are being treated for possible exposure in North Smithfield, the Rhode Island Department of Health said, as the state's count of rabid animals in 2026 reached 46.

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October 28, 2026

MBTA to hold two online meetings on Commuter Rail modernization plan

The transit agency is seeking public input on a long-range plan to turn its Commuter Rail system into a Regional Rail network with much more frequent service. The virtual sessions are set for Nov. 4 and Nov. 17.

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October 28, 2026

Somersworth pawn shop owner pleads guilty to reselling shoplifted goods

Michael Smith, 60, of Lebanon, Maine, admitted to a federal charge of interstate transportation of stolen property. Prosecutors said he bought and sold $750,000 worth of stolen goods over eight years.

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October 28, 2026

Federal prosecutors in Massachusetts say they are ready to pursue election crimes ahead of Nov. 3 vote

U.S. Attorney Leah B. Foley's office said it will review credible allegations of voter fraud, intimidation and threats against election workers as early voting continues across the state.

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October 28, 2026