‘Very surprising’: Dunkin’ gifts 10-year-old female QB tickets to Patriots-Buccaneers game

A 10-year-old Rhode Island girl got the surprise of a lifetime when Dunkin’ gifted her tickets to Sunday’s highly-anticipated Patriots-Buccaneers game in honor of herRead More

Virus surge hits New England despite high vaccination rates

Despite having the highest vaccination rates in the country, there are constant reminders for most New England states of just how vicious the delta variant ofRead More

Vaccine mandate hits hurdles in Rhode Island

More than 90 health care facilities have requested a 30-day extension to meet Gov. Dan McKee’s requirement to get all workers vaccinated against COVID-19, theRead More

Eastern Equine Encephalitis detected in Connecticut

VOLUNTOWN, Conn. (AP) — Eastern Equine Encephalitis has been detected in mosquitoes for the first time this year in Connecticut, according to state health officials.Read More

Maine state auditor steps down after failing accounting exams

AUGUSTA, Maine (AP) — Maine’s state auditor announced Friday that he is stepping down after failing two exams needed to become a certified public accountantRead More

Police arrest juvenile in shooting of 14-year-old RI girl

PAWTUCKET, R.I. (AP) — Police have arrested a juvenile in connection with the shooting of a 14-year-old Rhode Island girl. The boy was arrested ThursdayRead More

RI will try to reassign unvaccinated health state workers

PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) — Rhode Island Gov. Daniel McKee said Friday that the administration would try to find new assignments for health care workers employedRead More

Massachusetts driver killed in crash on Maine Turnpike

WELLS, Maine (AP) — A Massachusetts driver who was apparently trying to reverse directions using a crossover lane for emergency vehicles was struck by aRead More

Catfish eaten before being verified can’t qualify for record

COVENTRY, Conn. (AP) — Uncertainty about the species of a massive catfish that was eaten before it could be vetted by authorities in August hasRead More

Man accused of shooting daughter found competent for trial

CHELSEA, Vt. (AP) — A 70-year-old man accused of fatally shooting his daughter when she came to visit his home with cookies has been foundRead More