Old Orchard Beach lifeguards rescue 18 in a single day

OLD ORCHARD BEACH, Maine (AP) — Lifeguards are getting a reprieve now that the surf is calming down this weekend in Maine. At Old OrchardRead More

Maine jail to stop releasing inmates in dead of night

BANGOR, Maine (AP) — The Penobscot County Jail is reducing the number of inmates released in the middle of the night. The Bangor Daily NewsRead More

Vermont Toy Run draws more than 300 riders

MONTPELIER, Vt. (AP) — More than 300 motorcycle riders have taken part in the 33rd annual Toy Run this weekend in Vermont. The event, organizedRead More

Police search for car after fatal pedestrian crash

NEW HAVEN, Conn. (AP) — Police in New Haven say a 42-year-old man is dead after being struck by two cars, one of which leftRead More

Chief: Protective vest may have saved officer during gunfire

PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) — A Providence police officer is recovering at home after being injured during an exchange of gunfire in the city. Police ChiefRead More

Vermont’s bear hunting season starts in September

MONTPELIER, Vt. (AP) — Bear hunting season starts next month and the Vermont Fish & Wildlife Department is reminding hunters about regulations that went intoRead More

Connecticut to offer a free one-day fishing license

HARTFORD, Conn. (AP) — Anglers will have an opportunity to fish for free in Connecticut. The Department of Energy and Environmental Protection is offering residentsRead More

Law enforcement suggests single-file bike riding ordinance

BURKE, Vt. (AP) — Law enforcement is suggesting that the town of Burke require bicyclist to ride single-file on town roads. The Kingdom Trail AssociationRead More

Montpelier middle school bans cell phones during the day

MONTPELIER, Vt. (AP) — The middle school in Vermont’s capital city is banning the use of cellphones by students during school hours when classes resumeRead More

Festival goes forward with added police presence

NEW HAVEN, Conn. (AP) — New Haven’s annual Puerto Rican festival is going forward with an added police presence after an online threat against itRead More