Girl collects more than 500 presents for Rhode Island veterans

One Rhode Island girl’s birthday wish to give back to veterans paid off big. Liliana Iavarone, 9, was able to collect more than 500 giftsRead More

Car dealer founder ordered to pay 43 years worth of support

PORTLAND, Maine (AP) — The founder of a successful chain of car dealerships who’s now 88 and suffering from dementia is being ordered to payRead More

Connecticut hospitals restricting visitors in response to pandemic

Bridgeport Hospital is joining others across Connecticut in reinstating visitor restrictions because of coronavirus pandemic. The restrictions, which took effect Saturday, prohibit visitors, with possibleRead More

Conn. senators isolate after governor’s aide tests positive

HARTFORD, Conn. (AP) — Connecticut’s two U.S. senators were self-isolating Saturday after a member of Democratic Gov. Ned Lamont’s staff tested positive for COVID-19. RichardRead More

Maine hunting seasons enter final weeks of the year

AUGUSTA, Maine (AP) — Maine’s biggest fall hunting seasons are entering their final two weeks of the year. The firearms season for deer hunters endsRead More

Vermont to start COVID-19 testing for K-12 teachers, staff

Vermont will start testing K-12 teachers and staff for COVID-19 starting next week as a strategy that health officials hope will help to track theRead More

2 children shot, one fatally, in CT home; woman arrested

PLYMOUTH, Conn. (AP) — A woman shot two children, killing one and critically injuring the other, in a suburban Connecticut home, police said Saturday. NaomiRead More

Shipyard, union are getting back on same page after strike

BATH, Maine (AP) — Months after bitter strike during a pandemic, Bath Iron Works managers and production workers are starting to get on the sameRead More

Officials hope to begin work on New Hampshire-Vermont bridge

BRATTLEBORO, Vt. (AP) — Officials hope construction can begin next spring on a new bridge across the Connecticut River that will link Hinsdale, New Hampshire,Read More

Vermont restricts bars, social gatherings amid case surge

After Vermont saw its highest daily number of coronavirus cases to date this week, Gov. Phil Scott announced new restrictions on social gatherings Friday, closingRead More