Suicide deterrents sought for Connecticut bridge
MIDDLETOWN, Conn. (AP) — Connecticut transportation officials are planning major work on a bridge from which a man threw his baby boy to his deathRead More
Attacked while running, woman drowns rabid raccoon in puddle
HOPE, Maine (AP) — A Maine woman says a rabid raccoon attacked her while she was out for a run, so she drowned it inRead More
Vermont gov. sends counter marijuana proposal to lawmakers
MONTPELIER, Vt. (AP) — Republican Vermont Gov. Phil Scott says he has sent a counter proposal to lawmakers in response to the revised marijuana legalizationRead More
RI Senate passes human-trafficking reforms
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) — The Rhode Island Senate has passed a bill introducing sweeping reforms to the state’s human-trafficking laws. The Providence Journal reports the billRead More
R.I proposal requires toddlers to ride in rear-facing car seats
A new proposal may require all toddlers to ride in rear-facing car seats in Rhode Island. Both chambers of the general assembly voted for theRead More
Wardens say fox that attacked worker may have been rabid
TOPSHAM, Maine (AP) — The Maine Warden Service says a fox that attacked a worker in Topsham was likely rabid. Wardens say the fox bitRead More
Body of missing swimmer recovered in Rhode Island
SMITHFIELD, R.I. (AP) – Rescue crews have recovered the body of a missing 19-year-old swimmer in Rhode Island. Officials say the body of Christian Araujo,Read More
Naked man goes on rampage inside antiques store, police say
PUTNAM, Conn. (AP) — A Connecticut man is facing charges after police say he went on a naked rampage inside an antiques store. Police inRead More
Police: Driver hit boy, 11, before crashing into building
PAWTUCKET, R.I. (AP) — Police in Rhode Island say a vehicle hit and injured an 11-year-old boy before crashing into a building. Pawtucket police Sgt.Read More
Officer mistakenly shoots cop after police academy training
VASSALBORO, Maine (AP) — State police in Maine say they are investigating the accidental shooting of a corrections officer by a fellow officer while theyRead More