Maine’s COVID-19 emergency order ends on Wednesday
PORTLAND, Maine (AP) — Maine’s emergency order about the coronavirus pandemic is entering its final days. Democratic Gov. Janet Mills declared the “state of civilRead More
Conn. opioid deaths keep rising even after pandemic eases
HARTFORD, Conn. (AP) — Opioid deaths spiked in Connecticut during the pandemic and continue to increase in 2021, fueled by continued disruptions to recovery programsRead More
Home sales, prices continue to trend up in Maine
AUGUSTA, Maine (AP) — Home sales and home prices in Maine are continuing to trend upward. The Maine Association of Realtors said sales and pricesRead More
Rhode Island starts mosquito trapping, testing program
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) — Rhode Island environmental officials have started their annual mosquito trapping and testing program and so far the news is good. TheRead More
No tuition hike for in-state students in UMaine system
PORTLAND, Maine (AP) — In-state students in the University of Maine system will not see a tuition increase in the coming academic year. The $578Read More
Bill passes for free feminine hygiene products at schools in RI
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) — Rhode Island lawmakers have passed legislation that requires all public schools to provide feminine hygiene products at no cost to students.Read More
Bail set for Maine woman charged in death of 3-year-old son
BELFAST, Maine (AP) — A Maine woman charged with murder stemming from the death of her 3-year-old son was ordered held on $150,000 bail duringRead More
Missing 4-year-old boy found dead in Maine
WINDHAM, Maine (AP) — Police are investigating the death of a 4-year-old boy whose body was found several hours after he was reported missing. PoliceRead More
Woman charged for feeding rats that exacerbated rodent issue
CRANSTON, R.I. (AP) — A woman was charged with allegedly violating a Rhode Island city ordinance against feeding wild animals. The 55-year-old woman’s neighbors blameRead More
Maine’s ban of polystyrene foam takes effect on July 1
AUGUSTA, Maine (AP) — Maine environmental officials said the state’s ban on polystyrene foam disposable food containers will take effect on July 1. The banRead More