Massachusetts
This week in New England history: March 14-20
A list of significant dates in New England history: March 14
New England
Providence
Fans use Lovecraft’s fame to promote Providence’s weird side
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) — Fans of H.P. Lovecraft's writings are trying to use the growing fame of the early 20th century fantasy-horror writer to promote Providence's weird side. Lovecraft so identified with Rhode Island's capital city that he wrote "I am Providence&
Massachusetts
Some New England lawmakers propose leaving Eastern Time
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) — As most Americans braced themselves for losing an hour of sleep this past weekend, some corners of the country were considering bold alternatives to daylight saving time. California has a bill that would ask voters to abolish the practice of changing clocks twice a year. Lawmakers
Massachusetts
This week in New England history: March 7-13
A list of significant dates in New England history: March 7
Massachusetts
Son of terror victim hopes social media can help curb violence
Richard Lakin believed in teaching as an act of love. The Massachusetts native studied at Boston University and went on to become an elementary school principal in Glastonbury, Connecticut.
Maine
El Faro owner agrees to pay 3 Maine families for loss
PORTLAND, Maine (AP) — The families of three Maine residents who died when the cargo ship El Faro sank in October have accepted settlements from the ship's owner. Court documents say the El Faro's owner, Tote Services Inc., has agreed to pay $500,000 to the families
Massachusetts
When 4,000 Rhode Island jobs disappear and nobody cares
PROVIDENCE, R.I. — A funny thing happens every January or February. During most of the year, journalists and politicians trumpet relatively small gains in employment or drops in the unemployment rate. Gov. Gina Raimondo repeatedly proclaims, for example, that Rhode Island's unemployment rate dropped faster over the year
Massachusetts
Massachusetts ranks No. 1 in ‘innovation’ industries
BOSTON – Massachusetts outranks all other states in terms of its "Innovation Economy," which has helped drive the Bay State's standard of living higher than most others, according to the latest assessment from the Massachusetts Technology Collaborative in Westborough. The Bay State's innovative industries mostly
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