Meteor Mystery Solved: NASA says the loud double boom across New England Saturday came from a natural bolide that broke up with energy estimated at about 300 tons of TNT, entering the atmosphere near the NH–Mass. border around 2:06 p.m. and likely landing in Cape Cod Bay. Local Impact: Reports ranged from shaking homes to videos from the sky, with the American Meteor Society logging dozens of sightings from Delaware to Montreal. Road Safety: Gov. Kelly Ayotte signed a distracted-driving bill raising fines and adding license suspensions for repeat hand-held device violations; it takes effect Jan. 1, 2027. Community & Growth: Meredith Village Savings Bank promoted Jami Bourdeau to assistant vice president in Wolfeboro/Melvin Village. Civic Life: Hancock residents are worried about a proposed 150-foot communications tower near the village center. Education & Youth: Dublin teen Gavin Niemela won acceptance to the Air Force Academy. Business/Professions: New England’s five state CPA societies merged into the New England Society of CPAs. Health & Aging: A UNH-funded robot caregiver is helping an aging couple stay at home, hinting at what’s next for home care.