The Latest Breaking News from New England

Oil took over from natural gas as the leading fuel for power plants in New England, a significant switch that signals how the grid is desperately trying to keep the lights on in the face of a winter massive storm.

Former New England Mafia boss Francis “Cadillac Frank” Salemme has died in federal custody at the age of 89

Utility crews raced Saturday to restore power to tens of thousands of customers across New England and New York after a powerful storm dumped 2 feet of snow in some places.

Utility crews were racing Saturday to restore power to tens of thousands of customers across New England and New York after a powerful storm dumped 2 feet of snow in some places

Utility crews were racing Saturday to restore power to tens of thousands of customers across New England and New York after a powerful storm dumped 2 feet of snow in some places

One of the world's most ruthless pirates hid in plain sight in the American colonies, according to new evidence

Environmental groups again are at odds with politicians and fishermen in New England after a decision by high-end retail giant Whole Foods to stop selling Maine lobster.

Environmental groups are once again at odds with politicians and fishermen in New England in the wake of a decision by high-end retail giant Whole Foods to stop selling Maine lobster

One woman will front court in Tamworth today, while five men will appear in a New England court on drug charges.

Have you ever wondered why Thanksgiving revolves around turkey and not ham, chicken, venison, beef, or corn? A little-known poet may hold the key.

In November 1620 the Mayflower deposited about 100 Pilgrims at the Wampanoag community of Patuxet, which the newcomers renamed New Plymouth. A year later, the English and Wampanoags enjoyed a three-day feast. For generations, Americans have celebrated that meal as the first Thanksgiving.