Charity set up after RI fire has had modest effect

PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) — Months after they were sentenced for a 2003 fire at their Rhode Island nightclub that killed 100 people, Jeffrey and MichaelRead More

RI records lacking in national gun check database

PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) — Rhode Island hasn't shared any mental health records with the federal background check system used to screen prospective gun buyers, contributingRead More

Pit bull found with gunshot wounds in Westport

WESTPORT, R.I. (WHDH) — A stray dog in Westport, Rhode Island was found alive, but shot multiple times and now animal rescuers are trying toRead More

RI student arrested for bringing pellet gun to school

JOHNSTON, R.I. (AP) — Johnston officials say a 12-year-old boy who brought a pellet gun to Ferri Middle School this week has been arrested andRead More

Winds knock out power to thousands in Maine

PORTLAND, Maine (AP) — High winds are causing power outages across Maine. Utility companies said about 55,000 customers were without electricity by midday Thursday. BangorRead More

Zumba instructor’s lawyer joins supreme court case

PORTLAND, Maine (AP) — The lawyer for a woman accused of using her Zumba studio as a front for prostitution in Maine is joining aRead More

RI theater designates seats for Twitter junkies

PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WHDH) — A Rhode Island performance arts theater is designating specific seats for Twitter junkies out there. “It’s important to us to getRead More

Maine Zumba trial on hold pending appeal decision

ALFRED, Maine (AP) — Maine's highest court has agreed to an expedited hearing focusing on 46 counts that were dropped against a key figure inRead More

Jury selection still on hold in Zumba trial

ALFRED, Maine (AP) — A judge is holding a hearing to determine whether to move forward with the remaining 13 counts in the trial ofRead More

Maine teacher charged with sex assault on juvenile

WESTBROOK, Maine (AP) — A teacher at the Westbrook Regional Vocational Center has been arrested on charges of sexually assaulting a juvenile. Police say 32-year-oldRead More