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 Boston.com -- Latest news Updated : A rite that’s passing In an effort to get the reluctant faithful back to confession, the Archdiocese of Boston is launching an unprecedented campaign - called “The Light Is On For You’’ - using radio spots and a website to promote special confessional hours in nearly 300 parishes during Lent.        Plymouth State head to give state of u. speech The president of Plymouth State University is updating the campus community about the current state of the university. House bans misleading census mailings The House has passed legislation that would ban misleading mailings designed to appear they're from the Census Bureau. Brazil leader blasted for stance on Cuba prisoners Brazil's president is coming under criticism for his deference to the Cuban government regarding the island's political prisoners and hunger strikes over human rights. Earthquake hits northern Kosovo, knocks out power Serbian seismologists say an earthquake measuring 4.8 on the Richter scale has shaken northern Kosovo, causing brief power outages in some places. There were no immediate reports of damages. Workers breaking up boulder above Colo.'s I-70 Workers are breaking up a huge boulder threatening to tumble down a cliff onto Interstate 70 in western Colorado, days after a rock slide that closed the highway indefinitely. Drug arrests latest black mark on RI police force After three Providence police officers were arrested last week in a cocaine-peddling sting, Chief Dean Esserman called it a "hard day" for the department. Drug arrests latest black mark on RI police force After three Providence police officers were arrested last week in a cocaine-peddling sting, Chief Dean Esserman called it a "hard day" for the department. Trader Joe's eyes Portland Grocery chain Trader Joe's is considering coming to Portland. The company has applied to the federal government to purchase the former Wild Oats Market store on Marginal Way. The Federal Trade Commission is seeking comment on the proposal. NH Sen votes to study death penalty bill New Hampshire's Senate has voted to study death penalty legislation named after a Mont Vernon woman killed in her bed with a machete during a burglary. Increased Website Traffic |
