Police: Man killed, 2nd injured in suspected fight at Maine home

SOMERVILLE, Maine (AP) — A man was killed and another injured in a suspected fight outside of a home on Wednesday, state police said. TheRead More

Family: Investigation of killing by trooper taking too long

HARTFORD, Conn. (AP) — A year and a half into the investigation of a police shooting that killed her brother, Mariyann Soulemane says sorrow andRead More

Warwick, RI police investigate apparent drowning

WARWICK, R.I. (AP) — Authorities in Warwick are investigating another apparent drowning in town, according to police. Officers responded to beach area on Melbourn RoadRead More

Sheriff: Man arrested on theft warrant attempted to use counterfeit bills to pay for bail

(WHDH) — A man arrested on a theft warrant attempted to use counterfeit bills to pay his bail in Maine on Sunday, authorities said. DeputiesRead More

Picasso painting found in closet of Maine home sold in auction for $183,000

An Amesbury-based auction company discovered a previously unknown painting by Pablo Picasso in the closet of a home in Maine. John McInnis Auctioneers was conductingRead More

Yale’s drama school goes tuition free thanks to Geffen gift

NEW HAVEN, Conn. (AP) — Yale University has announced it is eliminating tuition for its drama students thanks to a $150 million gift from entertainmentRead More

Rhode Island schools to reopen for full, in-person learning

PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) — Rhode Island’s public schools will reopen for full, in-person learning this fall without being required to provide large-scale distance learning plans,Read More

Maine, one of most vaccinated states, ends emergency order

PORTLAND, Maine (AP) — A coronavirus pandemic emergency order was slated to end on Wednesday for one of the most vaccinated states in the country.Read More

Abandoned Rhode Island bridge ignites in flames

A bridge over the Seekonk River in Providence, Rhode Island ignited Tuesday night. The Crook Point Bridge, an abandoned railroad, has been stuck in theRead More

Maine’s minor league hockey team to affiliate with Bruins

PORTLAND, Maine (AP) — A Maine-based minor league hockey team is close to announcing a new affiliation with the Boston Bruins. The Portland Press Herald reported onRead More