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Worcester Democrat could face House rebuke
A House panel is poised to act against Worcester Democratic state Representative John P. Fresolo, with possible disciplinary measures taken by the full body within days, according to an official briefed on the investigation. The Ethics Committee is expected to recommend the House move against Fresolo, though the severity of its recommendation was unknown on Tuesday afternoon. Also unclear, because committee members are sworn to secrecy, are the charges against Fresolo.
Too sexy for a Disney Princess?
Merida, the fictional star of "Brave," officially joined the Disney princess pantheon, and appeared on Disney's website suddenly transformed from wild-haired teenage tomboy to budding sexpot. The backlash was instant. ...
Starts & Stops
Helmet vending machines set to debut, and a cycle track in the works for the Seaport District
Last week was a big one for bike news, what with Boston Bike Week, a deluge of bike-to-work exhortations, and the release of the city's comprehensive bike crash report.
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Clipboard: Lawmakers cut money to boost pharmacies inspections following outbreak
After failures at a Massachusetts compounding pharmacy caused hundreds of people to be sickened by tainted drugs, state officials called for ...
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Afghanistan civilians: April 2013

Articles of Faith

Religious leaders working on interfaith service
Religious leaders are working with the governor's office to develop Thursday morning's interfaith service in memory of the Boston Marathon bombing victims.

In the Cards

Mohegan Sun adds Boston retail developer as partner in Palmer proposal
Mohegan Sun today announced a partnership with Finard Properties, a Boston-based commercial real estate investment and development company, to build a 300,000 square foot retail development as part of Mohegan's proposed casino resort in Palmer.

War and Peace

Top military scientist: building a cyber army with few qualified recruits
The Air Force has a message for computer geeks: send us your resumes. At least that is the word from Mark Maybury, a computer scientist at the government-funded MITRE corporation in Bedford who was tapped in 2010 to serve as the chief scientist for the US Air Force. The Lowell native and Chelmsford resident, who will return from Washington to his old job this summer, says the Pentagon is struggling to maintain its technological edge in the realm of cyberspace. And a primary reason is a lack of new talent. "If you told me I want you to hire 1,000 cyber guys tomorrow, I'd count up all my friends and might have 60 or if really lucky might find 100," he explained. "But 1,000?"

Science in Mind

Senators oppose pending shutdown of MIT fusion experiment
The news that a nuclear fusion experiment at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology will shut down in a year and half and that the project's employees have received layoff notices has raised more objections.
Departing Zipcar CEO Scott Griffith signs up as CoachUp director
CoachUp founder Jordan Fliegel has been on a pretty hot signing streak when it comes to adding advisors and directors....
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New Hampshire news

  • Funeral services next week for NH paratrooper

    CONCORD, N.H. (AP) -- Funeral services will be held next week for a 23-year-old paratrooper from New Hampshire who died at Fort Bragg. (   05/22/2013 5:03 AM )

  • NH House voting whether to legalize casino

    CONCORD, N.H. (AP) -- The House is voting whether New Hampshire should compete with Massachusetts for gambling revenue by legalizing a casino. (   05/22/2013 4:05 AM )

  • 10 geography experts to compete in national finals

    WASHINGTON (AP) -- Ten young geography experts will field questions about history, cultures, landmarks and climates from "Jeopardy!" host Alex Trebek as they vie for the title of National Geographic Bee champion. (   05/22/2013 3:06 AM )

  • N.H. officials predict visitor and spending increase

    New Hampshire tourism officials are predicting an increase in visitors and spending this Memorial Day weekend, though the outlook is not as optimistic as it was last year. Citing a report by the Institute for New Hampshire Studies, tourism officials said they expect more than a half-million visitors from out of state during the holiday weekend, a 1 percent increase over last year.(   05/22/2013 12:00 AM )

  • N.H.'s Shea-Porter introduces pipeline amendment

    US Representative Carol Shea-Porter of New Hampshire has introduced an amendment that would protect pipeline activity between Portland, Maine, and Montreal. The amendment introduced Tuesday protects environmental interests from being affected by pending legislation to approve the Keystone XL pipeline, which would carry 800,000 barrels of oil a day from Alberta across six US states to the Texas Gulf Coast.(   05/22/2013 12:00 AM )

  • Amendola among 9 new receivers on Pats roster

    FOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) -- Tom Brady dropped back and threw a pass. Danny Amendola ran to where he expected it to be. (   05/21/2013 6:52 PM )

  • NH DES: no air pollution violations in resort fire

    COLEBROOK, N.H. (AP) -- New Hampshire officials have concluded that air pollution standards were not violated when two buildings were burned down at the Balsams Resort last January as part of a renovation. (   05/21/2013 4:45 PM )

  • NH marks presidential primary's 100th anniversary

    CONCORD, N.H. (AP) -- Defenders of New Hampshire's enviable role in presidential politics paid tribute to the past Tuesday while warning other states not to interfere with its future as the first-in-the-nation primary state. (   05/21/2013 3:39 PM )

  • NH Senate panel rejects cigarette tax hike

    CONCORD, N.H. (AP) -- On the eve of a House vote on casino gambling, the Senate's budget committee voted Tuesday not to accept a House-proposed 20-cent cigarette tax hike and delays in several business tax credits worth a total of $53 million in revenue. (   05/21/2013 2:35 PM )

  • NH officials predict visitor and spending increase

    CONCORD, N.H. (AP) -- New Hampshire tourism officials are predicting an increase in visitors and spending this Memorial Day weekend, though the outlook is not as optimistic as it was last year. (   05/21/2013 12:33 PM )

  • Nurse sues hospital in NH hep C outbreak case

    EXETER, N.H. (AP) -- A former Exeter Hospital nurse and roommate of a technician accused of stealing drugs and infecting patients with hepatitis C has sued the hospital, saying she was wrongfully terminated. (   05/21/2013 9:39 AM )

  • NH could face a challenging mosquito season

    PORTSMOUTH, N.H. (AP) -- Some mosquito experts say New Hampshire is in for a challenging season this year. (   05/21/2013 8:41 AM )

  • NH shooting victim named, suspect search continues

    MANCHESTER, N.H. (AP) -- Authorities have released the name of a man who was fatally shot over the weekend in Manchester, N.H. (   05/21/2013 8:00 AM )

  • 3 homeless men get more time for case in NH

    CONCORD, N.H. (AP) -- Three homeless men challenging a "No Camping" order on public lands in New Hampshire are getting more time to explain their case. (   05/21/2013 6:14 AM )

  • Man convicted of NH business fraud scheme

    CONCORD, N.H. (AP) -- A former bank vice president has been found guilty of conspiracy to commit wire fraud in New Hampshire. (   05/21/2013 5:33 AM )

  • N.H. firefighters urge House to pass casino bill

    New Hampshire firefighters are urging the House to pass a casino bill Wednesday to provide more revenue for state programs. David Lang, president of the Professional Fire Fighters Of New Hampshire, said at a State House press conference Monday that the state needs money to pay for mental health programs and other spending vital to public safety. (   05/21/2013 4:06 AM )

  • NH celebrates 100th anniversary of primary law

    CONCORD, N.H. (AP) -- New Hampshire's first-in-the-nation presidential primary is turning 100. (   05/21/2013 4:04 AM )

  • GOP leaders say impeachment talk premature

    CONCORD, N.H. (AP) -- The Republican National Committee chairman and a leading conservative, Kentucky Sen. Rand Paul, urged caution Monday for Republican critics calling for President Barack Obama's impeachment, but would not rule out impeachment altogether as new details emerged about the White House's role in the developing scandal at the Internal Revenue Service. (   05/20/2013 8:44 PM )

  • NH man on trial in girlfriend's death

    CONCORD, N.H. (AP) -- A trial has started for a Pembroke man charged in the shooting death of his girlfriend in 2011. (   05/20/2013 6:24 PM )

  • NH Senate backs conservation, higher education

    CONCORD, N.H. (AP) -- The Senate Finance Committee voted Monday to tentatively set the University System of New Hampshire's aid at $153 million -- the same amount as the House but $12 million less than the system's trustees say they need to honor a pledge to freeze tuition. (   05/20/2013 4:26 PM )

  • 2 $1 million dollar Powerball tickets sold in NH

    CONCORD, N.H. (AP) -- The New Hampshire Lottery says two $1 million Powerball tickets were sold this weekend the Granite state. (   05/20/2013 4:22 PM )

  • NH businesses learn about health overhaul law

    MANCHESTER, N.H. (AP) -- Individuals and small businesses shopping for health insurance through New Hampshire's new online marketplaces will choose from among several plans offered by a single company. (   05/20/2013 2:54 PM )

  • Damaged Lake Sunapee ship back in business

    SUNAPEE, N.H. (AP) -- A dinner cruise ship that partially sank while docked at New Hampshire's Sunapee Harbor has been fixed. (   05/20/2013 2:46 PM )

  • NH firefighters urge House to pass casino bill

    CONCORD, N.H. (AP) -- New Hampshire firefighters are urging the House to pass a casino bill Wednesday to provide more revenue for state programs. (   05/20/2013 1:54 PM )

  • 2 raccoons with rabies found in NH town

    HANOVER, N.H. (AP) -- New Hampshire authorities say they've confirmed two cases of rabies in raccoons in the town of Hanover. (   05/20/2013 1:19 PM )