New ferry to Maine’s islands is undergoing sea trials
EAST BOOTHBAY, Maine (AP) — The Maine State Ferry Service’s newest vessel is going to be undergoing sea trials this spring before beginning regular serviceRead More
RI barber offering free haircuts to those in need
A barber in Warwick, Rhode Island is giving back to those in need by offering free haircuts. Jason Ball opened up his shop, Classic BlendsRead More
Facebook tells man he could owe thousands in taxes because he raised money for families during pandemic
MANSFIELD, Conn. (AP) — A Connecticut middle school teacher who raised $41,000 to help hundreds of his struggling neighbors during the COVID-19 pandemic got anRead More
What? What? City bans use of loud, gas-powered leaf blowers
BURLINGTON, Vt. (AP) — Vermont’s largest city is banning the use of loud, gas-powered leaf blowers. The City Council passed a phased-in ban this week,Read More
Mass. man charged with fatally shooting father held without bail
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) — A man charged with killing his father during an argument in the victim’s Rhode Island apartment was held without bail atRead More
After months on lam, slaughterhouse escapee beefalo caught in Connecticut
PLYMOUTH, Conn. (AP) — After more than 250 days on the run, an 800- to 900-pound (360- to 410-kilogram) beefalo that has been roaming theRead More
Police: 13-year-old driver struck, killed 3-year-old in Maine
GORHAM, Maine (AP) — A 13-year-old girl was alone behind the wheel of a car that killed a 3-year-old boy in a residential neighborhood, policeRead More
$20K in trading cards stolen from hobby store
BRUNSWICK, Maine (AP) — Maine authorities are investigating the theft of several sports trading cards estimated to be worth nearly $20,000. Authorities were first notifiedRead More
Man fatally shot by police in northern Maine confrontation
MARS HILL, Maine (AP) — Maine police shot and killed a man in a confrontation outside a residence in a small town in the northernRead More
Spring nor’easter headed for Maine and NH later this week
PORTLAND, Maine (AP) — Northern New England may have had a fairly mild winter, but a spring nor’easter is on the way this week. TheRead More