Connecticut high school student’s arrest for racist post sparks free speech debate
The arrest of a Connecticut high school student accused of posting racist comments about a Black classmate on social media is being supported by civilRead More
Tiny bats put kibosh on power line tree-cutting for 2 months
PORTLAND, Maine (AP) — Tree-cutting on a key stretch of a $1 billion hydropower project in western Maine is going to stop almost as soonRead More
Connecticut couple found dead in home with gunshot wounds
NORWALK, Conn. (AP) — A Connecticut husband and wife were found dead in their home from gunshot wounds, authorities said. Officers responding to 911 callsRead More
Rhode Island’s economic recovery slower than region
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) — Rhode Island’s economy is growing as it emerges from the coronavirus pandemic, but the state still trails the region and nation,Read More
Feds seize $3.6M from company over sale of fake N95 masks
PORTLAND, Maine (AP) — The federal government has seized $3.6 million from the bank account of a company involved in a deal to sell $4.5Read More
Father charged after 2-year-old found, fired handgun in Maine
WEST BATH, Maine (AP) — A Maine man was charged with endangering the welfare of a child after his 2-year-old son discovered a loaded handgunRead More
Medical examiner says Connecticut couple dead in murder-suicide
NORWALK, Conn. (AP) — A Connecticut husband and wife have died in a murder-suicide from gunshot wounds, authorities said. Officers responding to 911 calls atRead More
Rare split-colored lobster donated to University of New England’s Marine Science Center
PORTLAND, Maine (WHDH) — A rare split-colored lobster has made its home at the University of New England’s Marine Science Center in Maine. The lobsterRead More
Masks can come off in RI starting Tuesday, with some exceptions
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) — Rhode Islanders who are fully vaccinated against the coronavirus will no longer be required to wear face coverings in most situationsRead More
Connecticut to pay $1,000 bonus to unemployed who find jobs
As other governors have announced plans to end a $300 a week supplemental unemployment benefit to encourage people to find work, Connecticut is offering aRead More