Woman charged with vandalizing cruiser later burned

PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) — Police have arrested a 21-year-old woman they say jumped on top of a Providence police cruiser that was later set onRead More

Authorities search for a man linked to fatal Maine stabbing

AUBURN, Maine (AP) — A man has died after being stabbed during a fight in southern Maine, and police said Thursday they are seeking someoneRead More

Rhode Island education head anticipates hybrid learning model in fall

PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) — While details are still being worked out, Rhode Island’s Department of Education commissioner anticipates a mix of online and in-person classesRead More

4 arrested in Vermont protest attended by hundreds

ST. JOHNSBURY, Vt. (AP) — Four people were arrested during a protest attended by hundreds in St. Johnsbury, Vermont, against police brutality against African Americans.Read More

Deputy mayor charged in case of offensive George Floyd post

BREWER, Maine (AP) — The deputy mayor of a Maine city has resigned and was charged with filing a false report after he said someoneRead More

Immigrant families to receive $3.5 million in COVID relief

HARTFORD, Conn. (AP) — Some struggling immigrant families in Connecticut without legal status will receive a share of $3.5 million in public and private moneyRead More

Coronavirus risk now included in Conn. unemployment eligibility check

HARTFORD, Conn. (AP) — When determining eligibility for unemployment benefits, Connecticut’s Department of Labor is now allowed to consider whether a worker would pose anRead More

Curfews imposed, National Guard activated following violence

PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) — Rhode Island Gov. Gina Raimondo activated the National Guard and the state’s three largest cities imposed curfews on Tuesday in responseRead More

Judge denies challenge to sports betting in RI

PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) — A judge has denied a request by a Republican activist to halt sports betting in Rhode Island. Daniel Harrop, a formerRead More

Vermont task force to look at racial disparities in coronavirus response

A new Vermont task force is going to be looking for ways to promote racial, ethic and cultural equity in the state, including the state’sRead More