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Massachusetts

Worcester region sinks to lowest rank in ‘well-being’

BOSTON – The Hub of New England trails both the Manchester-Nashua area of New Hampshire and even Springfield in western Massachusetts in terms of a "well-being" index created by Gallup, a polling and research organization, and Healthways, a firm that helps governments, insurers and hospitals improve the wellbeing of

Maine

Whale-spotting phone app helps mariners avoid collisions

PORTLAND, Maine (AP) – With summer whale watching season fast approaching, conservation advocates and government agencies who want to protect whales say a mobile app designed to help mariners steer clear of the animals is helping keep them alive. The Whale Alert app provides a real-time display of the ocean and

climate change

Portland, OR, bans textbooks questioning ‘climate crisis’

(CNSNews.com) — The Portland, Oregon Public Schools (PPS) board unanimously approved a resolution removing materials from schools that could cast doubt on climate change or the idea that human beings are responsible for it. Last week the board voted unanimously in favor of the resolution that states:

Massachusetts

This week in New England history: Feb. 22-28

A list of significant dates in New England history: Feb 22

Maine

LePage welfare reforms drive controversy in Maine

AUGUSTA, Maine – Republican Gov. Paul LePage's push for welfare reform continues to generate controversy in the Pine Tree State. Supporters say the governor's no-holds-barred approach is winning, as evidenced by a 22 percent drop in food-stamp recipients in Maine since 2012, according to state data. But