April 4, 2026 New England News Roundup
TOLLS FOR OUT-OF-STATERS!
New Hampshire:
NHPR: Bill proposes toll increase for out-of-state drivers to help fund NH highway upgrades. A bill would raise toll rates on the New Hampshire turnpike system for cash-paying and non-NH E-ZPass users to support projects in the state’s 10-year transportation improvement plan. Link: https://www.nhpr.org/nh-news/2026-04-02/toll-increase-proposed-nh-out-of-state-drivers Source: NHPR
New Hampshire Bulletin: Disability care providers: New Hampshire needs more abuse and neglect investigators. Disability care providers are calling for additional investigators to handle cases of abuse and neglect in the state’s care system. Link: https://newhampshirebulletin.com/2026/04/01/disability-care-providers-new-hampshire-needs-more-abuse-and-neglect-investigators/ Source: New Hampshire Bulletin
NH Journal: Disbarred Attorney Nadeau Found Guilty of Stealing From Impaired Client. Disbarred Portsmouth attorney Justin P. Nadeau was convicted of stealing from an impaired client. Link: https://nhjournal.com/disbarred-attorney-nadeau-found-guilty-of-stealing-from-impaired-client/ Source: NH Journal
NHPR: North Country Growers suspends operations pending new financing. The hydroponic greenhouse operation that supplies lettuce to local and regional grocery stores has suspended operations while it seeks new financing. Link: https://www.nhpr.org/nh-news/2026-04-02/north-country-growers-suspends-operations-pending-new-financing-hydroponic-greenhouse Source: NHPR
Maine:
Portland Press Herald: How modular housing can help solve Maine’s affordable home shortage. Modular construction offers controlled costs, faster timelines, and customizable plans as a sustainable way to address the state’s shortage of affordable homes. Link: https://www.pressherald.com/2026/04/01/how-modular-housing-can-help-solve-maines-affordable-home-shortage/ Source: Portland Press Herald
Portland Press Herald: Some Maine governments aren’t spending their opioid funds. Why not? Significant opioid settlement money remains unspent by various local and state governments, raising questions about delays in putting the funds to use. Link: https://www.pressherald.com/2026/04/02/still-a-lot-of-money-sitting-there-why-some-maine-governments-arent-spending-opioid-funds/ Source: Portland Press Herald
The Maine Wire: Three Arrested During Drug Raid in Milford. Local authorities arrested three people during a drug raid in Milford. Link: https://www.themainewire.com/2026/04/three-arrested-during-drug-raid-in-milford/ Source: The Maine Wire
The Maine Wire: Lewiston Ward 5 Community Mixer Draws Sparse Crowd, Little Public Engagement. A community mixer in Lewiston’s Ward 5 attracted few attendees and generated minimal public participation. Link: https://www.themainewire.com/2026/04/lewiston-ward-5-community-mixer-draws-sparse-crowd-little-public-engagement/ Source: The Maine Wire
Vermont:
VTDigger: Vermont labor board orders state to end return-to-office requirement for employees. The Vermont labor board ruled that the state must end its return-to-office mandate for state employees. Link: https://vtdigger.org/2026/04/01/vermont-labor-board-says-state-must-end-return-to-office-requirement-for-employees/Source: VTDigger
VTDigger: Milton state representative resigns to be ‘fully present’ in town manager role. State Rep. Chris Taylor resigned his seat in the House to focus fully on his duties as Milton town manager. Link: https://vtdigger.org/2026/04/01/milton-state-representative-resigns-to-be-fully-present-in-town-manager-role/ Source: VTDigger
VTDigger: Hinesburg bridges beset by FEMA fund shortfall. The town of Hinesburg faces a nearly $1.6 million shortfall in FEMA funding needed to repair two bridges and a culvert. Link: https://vtdigger.org/2026/03/31/hinesburg-bridges-beset-by-fema-fund-shortfall/ Source: VTDigger
Vermont Public: Vermont Legislature weighs the power of towns to regulate farming. Lawmakers are considering legislation that would clarify the authority of towns to regulate local farming operations. Link: https://www.vermontpublic.org/local-news/2026-04-01/legislature-weighs-power-towns-regulate-farming Source: Vermont Public
