Connecticut man gets 20 years for killing 16-year-old friend

NEW BRITAIN, Conn. (AP) — A Connecticut man convicted of fatally shooting his 16-year-old friend was sentenced Thursday to 20 years in prison. Noah Hendron,Read More

Maine man still hospitalized more than 3 months after blast

BOSTON (AP) — The building manager credited with saving lives by evacuating a building before a deadly propane blast in Farmington, Maine, remains hospitalized moreRead More

2 facing murder charges after RI woman shot to death on New Year’s Day

PAWTUCKET, R.I. (AP) — Police in Rhode Island have arrested two people in connection with the fatal shooting on New Year’s Day of a 54-year-oldRead More

Fiscal reports show revenue declines at Connecticut casinos

HARTFORD, Conn. (AP) — Revenue at Connecticut’s two casinos declined in fiscal 2019 amid new regional competition, according to new fiscal reports. Mohegan Sun’s netRead More

Health insurance mandate takes effect in Rhode Island

PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) — Rhode Island residents must now have health insurance or face a penalty on their taxes. The state’s taxation division released aRead More

Fiscal reports show revenue declines at Connecticut casinos

HARTFORD, Conn. (AP) — Revenue at Connecticut’s two casinos declined in fiscal 2019 amid new regional competition, according to new fiscal reports. Mohegan Sun’s netRead More

Fit in the New Year? RI health commissioner says read the fine print

HARTFORD, Conn. (AP) — Connecticut’s Department of Consumer Protection is urging the state’s consumers to do their homework before signing a contract with a gymRead More

Outdoor enthusiasts invited to a First Day Hike in Bristol

BRISTOL, R.I. (AP) — Outdoor enthusiasts across Rhode Island are invited to participate in a First Day Hike, a New Year’s Day tradition. The RhodeRead More

Police: Man crashes after live streaming while driving 100 mph

GROTON, Conn. (AP) — A man who was live streaming while driving over 100 mph (160 kph) crashed his car in Connecticut, according to stateRead More

Tax changes, mental health parity among new Connecticut laws

HARTFORD, Conn. (AP) — As revelers ring in the new year, a host of new laws will take effect in Connecticut, including expanded sales taxes,Read More