Maine prohibits mountain camping after damage, litter, feces

WELD, Maine (AP) — Maine conservation official said camping on a popular hiking mountain has been prohibited due to misuse of the area by someRead More

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

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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