
	Song-and-story duo kicks off 'Dig Into Reading' programs Saturday May 25, 2013 SHELBURNE FALLS, Mass. -- The countdown has begun for the summer reading kickoff for this area's three libraries. Full Story States say better nuclear waste rules needed Friday May 24, 2013 MONTPELIER -- Attorneys general in Vermont, New York, Massachusetts and Connecticut announced Thursday they are petitioning the Nuclear Regulatory Commission for a more thorough environmental review of storage of highly radioactive nuclear waste at plant sites. Full Story New England in Brief Friday May 24, 2013 Heavy rain washes out Vt. bridge; roads closed SOUTH BURLINGTON (AP) -- Vermont State Police say a bridge on Route 15 in Westford has been washed out and a number of roads have been closed or partially closed due to heavy rain. Full Story Shumlin signs law against false patent infringement claims Thursday May 23, 2013 MONTPELIER -- Gov. Peter Shumlin signed into law Wednesday what he said is the first-in-the-nation measure aimed at protecting Vermont companies from so-called patent trolling, the predatory or deceptive claims of patent infringement that can often lead to costly litigation or settlements. Full Story N.H. House rejects latest effort to allow gambling Thursday May 23, 2013 CONCORD, N.H. -- In line with decades of opposition to casinos, the House turned aside lobbying by the governor and arguments that New Hampshire should compete with Massachusetts for gambling dollars to vote down yet another casino bill Wednesday. Full Story N.H.’s Pease to get new line of refueling tankers Thursday May 23, 2013 CONCORD, N.H. (AP) -- New Hampshire’s Pease Air National Guard base has won its bid to be first in the nation to receive a new generation of air refueling tankers. Full Story New England in Brief Tuesday May 21, 2013 Fire destroys home in Bennington BENNINGTON (AP) -- Firefighters are trying to determine the cause of a fire at a home in Bennington. Full Story N.H. businesses learn about health overhaul law Tuesday May 21, 2013 MANCHESTER, N.H. -- 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. Full Story Retailer LL Bean keeping it in the family Tuesday May 21, 2013 FREEPORT, Maine -- L.L. Bean’s grandson Leon Gorman is retiring as chairman of the outdoors retailer after more than a half-century as the company’s chairman or CEO, but the privately held firm is keeping the position in the family. Full Story New England in Brief Monday May 20, 2013 Vermont’s free fishing day is June 8 MONTPELIER (AP) -- Vermonters will have a chance to fish for free next month in the state’s lakes and streams. Full Story Vt. hard cider company takes aim at coffee roaster Monday May 20, 2013 RUTLAND (AP) -- A Vermont company that makes hard cider is suing a Vermont coffee company for trademark infringement over the use of the word "woodchuck. Full Story Conn. train outage expected for days Monday May 20, 2013 BRIDGEPORT, Conn. (AP) -- Tens of thousands of commuters are bracing for a difficult trip around southwest Connecticut and to New York City beginning Monday as workers repair the Metro-North commuter rail line crippled by a derailment and crash. Full Story Mass. Senate hopefuls spar over gun control Saturday May 18, 2013 BOSTON -- Republican U.S. Senate nominee Gabriel Gomez defended his stance on gun control Friday and lashed out at Democratic nominee and veteran Congressman Edward Markey for alluding to the Connecticut school massacre in a TV campaign ad that criticized Gomez on the gun issue. Full Story Teapot with link to Lizzie Borden is donated Saturday May 18, 2013 FALL RIVER, Mass. (AP) -- The Fall River Historical Society has been given an antique teapot with a direct tie to Lizzie Borden. Full Story New England Briefs Saturday May 18, 2013 Vt. jobless rate down to 4 percent in April MONTPELIER (AP) -- Vermont’s unemployment rate continues to decline. Full Story