Connecticut House passes bill ending religious vaccine exemption

The Connecticut House of Representatives passed a contentious bill early Tuesday that would end the state’s long-standing religious exemption from immunization requirements for schools, beginningRead More

Vermont ski resorts lose roughly $100 million this winter

MONTPELIER, Vt. (AP) — Vermont ski resorts lost an estimated $100 million this winter during the pandemic, according to the Vermont Ski Areas Association. StateRead More

Man charged in fatal shooting of 3-year-old boy in Hartford

HARTFORD, Conn. (AP) — A 19-year-old man was charged with murder Monday in connection with the shooting of a 3-year-old Connecticut boy whose death dismayedRead More

Connecticut to lift most mandates on businesses, outdoors

Connecticut plans to phase out many COVID-19 restrictions affecting businesses next month while keeping the mandatory indoor mask-wearing rules in place, Democratic Gov. Ned LamontRead More

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Bill ending religious vaccine exemption likely to pass CT House

The Connecticut House of Representatives on Monday was expected to pass a contentious bill that would end the state’s long-standing religious exemption from immunization requirementsRead More

Vermont police investigate after 2 found dead in creek

CHARLOTTE, Vt. (AP) — Vermont State Police detectives are investigating after two people were found dead Monday in the Lewis Creek in Charlotte. Police sayRead More

Fox, who attacked at least 3 people, to be tested for rabies

TOPSHAM, Maine (AP) — A fox suspected of having rabies attacked at least three people in a town near Brunswick, Maine, on Saturday until itRead More

Man charged in fatal shooting of 3-year-old boy

HARTFORD, Conn. (AP) — A 19-year-old man was charged with murder Monday in connection with the shooting of a 3-year-old Connecticut boy whose death dismayedRead More

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Spring break leads to states recommending, mandating quarantines

New England states are recommending or mandating quarantines for students and teachers returning from travel during Spring Break. Massachusetts recommends testing or quarantining and someRead More

State Supreme Court to consider women-only areas of gyms

HARTFORD, Conn. (AP) — Connecticut’s Supreme Court is preparing to hear a case that could have a wide-ranging effect on anti-discrimination laws. The court willRead More