Rhode Island finds people bought less beer and wine in 2019
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) — Rhode Island is on track to have its fourth consecutive annual decline in beer sales at liquor stores, according to theRead More
Officials: School board member posed as policeman, tried to kidnap man at gunpoint
BRIDGEPORT, Conn. (AP) — A member of the school board in Connecticut’s largest city posed as a police officer and attempted to kidnap a manRead More
Maine researchers: Feed seaweed to cows to reduce methane emissions
FREEPORT, Maine (AP) — Coastal Maine has a lot of seaweed , and a fair number of cows. A group of scientists and farmers thinkRead More
Vermont officials encouraging people to ice fish
The Vermont Department of Fish and Wildlife is encouraging people to try ice fishing this winter. Fisheries biologist Shawn Good says ice fishing is aRead More
New York man dies in Vermont skiing crash
KILLINGTON, Vt. (AP) — A New York man has died in a skiing accident at Vermont’s Kililngton Resort. Jason Vitale, 58, of Baldwin, N.Y., wasRead More
Bicyclist dies after Christmas Eve hit-and-run in Connecticut
WESTBROOK, Conn. (AP) — A bicyclist who was hurt after a hit-and-run on Christmas Eve has died, Connecticut State Police said on Sunday. John Ingalls,Read More
Connecticut consumers urged to return unwanted gifts ASAP
HARTFORD, Conn. (AP) — Connecticut’s Department of Consumer Protection is urging consumers to return or exchange unwanted holiday gifts as soon as possible. The agencyRead More
Providence firefighters again offering free rides on New Year’s Eve
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) — Providence, Rhode Island firefighters are doing their part to keep city streets drunken-driver free by offering free rides home on NewRead More
Navy considers shipbuilding cuts for upcoming budget
PORTLAND, Maine (AP) — The Navy is proposing construction cutbacks and accelerated ship retirements that would delay, or sink, the Navy’s goal of a largerRead More
Christmas tree growers report good year, despite challenges
HARTFORD, Conn. (AP) — While Mother Nature and the lingering effects of recession created challenges for some New England Christmas tree growers and retailers thisRead More