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Hemingway Look-Alike Contest returns to the Florida Keys

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KEY WEST, Fla. — The 40th edition of an Ernest Hemingway look-alike contest opened Thursday night at an iconic Key West bar once frequented...

Co-conspirator of former Fall River mayor sentenced

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BOSTON — An associate of the recently convicted former mayor of Fall River has been sentenced for his role in a scheme to extort...

Small businesses lifted by return of summer tourists

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Small businesses in the U.S. that depend on tourism and vacationers say business is bouncing back, as Americans rebook postponed trips and spend freely...

Summer storms create havoc in parts of northern New England

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People are cleaning up from powerful thunderstorms in parts of northern New England, and more unsettled weather is on tap Wednesday. ...

Couple in eBay harassment case sues company, ex-officials

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BOSTON — A Massachusetts couple subjected to threats and other bizarre harassment from former eBay Inc. employees filed a civil lawsuit against the Silicon...

American father, son sent to Japan prison in Ghosn escape

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TOKYO — A Tokyo court handed down prison terms for the American father and son accused of helping Nissan’s former chairman, Carlos Ghosn, escape...

Original 9 heads 2021 class at International Tennis Hall

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NEWPORT, R.I. — A group of trailblazing women known as the “Original 9” now officially have a place in the International Tennis Hall of...

Storm washes out some bridges, roads, floods basements

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The heavy rainfall that hit New England washed out some roads and bridges and flooded basements. ...

Vermont ‘Everyone Eats’ program extended, NH NASCAR clinic

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VERMONT A Vermont-wide program that distributes free restaurant-made meals for people...

Watching for birds & diversity: Audubon groups pledge change

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BOSTON — When Boston socialites Minna Hall and Harriet Hemenway sought to end the slaughter of birds in the name of 19th century high...