States seek to protect election workers amid growing threats
MONTPELIER, Vt. (AP) — Lawmakers in a handful of states are seeking greater protections for election officials amid growing concerns for their safety after theyRead More
Rhode Island man pleads guilty to COVID unemployment fraud
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) — A Rhode Island man has pleaded guilty to fraudulently filing applications in five states for COVID-19-related unemployment benefits, and collecting tensRead More
Maine police investigate fatal fires in 2 communities
SABATTUS, Maine (AP) — Authorities in Maine said Tuesday they are investigating fatal house fires in two communities. In one of the fires, a manRead More
Clerk pleads guilty to diverting company funds for own use
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) — A former accounts payable clerk at a small Rhode Island gift manufacturing company has pleaded guilty to his role in aRead More
Superman Building tops list of most endangered properties
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) — The Providence Preservation Society released its annual rundown of the most endangered properties in the city on Monday, and not surprisingly,Read More
Police: Woman tried to silence neighbor’s barking dog with chocolate-covered mothball
SOUTHINGTON, Conn. (WHDH) — A woman is facing criminal charges after police say she tried to silence her neighbor’s barking dog by feeding the animalRead More
Connecticut officers placed on leave after mayor says he’s ‘extremely disappointed’ in police leadership following investigation into the deaths of 2 Black women
(CNN) — The mayor of a Connecticut city has ordered two police officers be placed on administrative leave after the families of two Black womenRead More
Study finds litany of mental health issues at Vermont prison
WATERBURY, Vt. (AP) — Staff and inmates at the Vermont state prison in Springfield have high rates of suicidal thoughts, anxiety, depression and other mentalRead More
Authorities investigate after RI officer shoots at break-in suspect
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) — Authorities in Rhode Island are investigating after a Providence police detective fired two rounds at a break-in suspect they say wasRead More
Advocates protest ‘inhumane’ conditions at RI state prison
CRANSTON, R.I. (AP) — Inmates at Rhode Island’s state prison live under “inhumane and hazardous” conditions, according to the families and supporters of prisoners whoRead More