Husband faces charge after missing Connecticut woman found

SOUTH WINDSOR, Conn. (AP) — The husband of a missing Connecticut woman whose body was found in a heavily wooded area had cooperated with investigatorsRead More

After an absence, New England’s ticks are back — and hungry

PORTLAND, Maine (AP) — A late-summer drought virtually eliminated ticks in parts of New England but they’re back with a vengeance this spring. Dog ticks,Read More

Maine churches ease coronavirus restrictions

Maine Catholics will soon return to churches with greatly relaxed restrictions related to the coronavirus pandemic. The Diocese of Portland is changing its guidance forRead More

Providence schools chief terminated after hiring row

PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) — Rhode Island education officials have reached an agreement with the superintendent of Providence schools to terminate his contract in the wakeRead More

Police: Body of missing Connecticut mom found after search

EAST HARTFORD, Conn. (AP) — The body of a missing Connecticut mother was found Friday in East Hartford after nearly two weeks of searches byRead More

Newport, RI bringing back July 4 fireworks show

NEWPORT, R.I. (AP) — Newport’s July Fourth fireworks show is returning this year after being canceled in 2020 because of the coronavirus pandemic, city officialsRead More

7 nooses halt construction at Connecticut Amazon warehouse

WINDSOR, Conn. (AP) — Amazon has temporarily shut down a new warehouse construction site in Connecticut after a seventh noose was found hanging over aRead More

3 pedestrians killed when struck by a car in Maine

AUGUSTA, Maine (AP) — Three pedestrians, including a 1-year-old girl, died after being struck by a car in Maine’s capital city, police said. Barbara MaximRead More

Rhode Island minimum wage hikes signed into law

PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) — Gov. Daniel McKee has signed into law legislation that increases Rhode Island’s minimum hourly wage incrementally to $15 over the nextRead More

50 Cent, Rick Ross, Diplo, among star-studded list of performers coming to Foxwoods

(WHDH) — Foxwoods Resort Casino on Friday announced that is celebrating the reopening of Shrine nightclub this month with a star-studded list of musical performers.Read More