Man who murdered woman in front of kids kills again after deemed too old to be a threat

AUBURN, Maine (AP) — A man who served decades in prison for stabbing his wife 14 times in front of her daughter was convicted WednesdayRead More

Education commissioner seeks control of Providence schools

PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) — Rhode Island’s education commissioner is asking for the authority to take control of the Providence Public School District. Commissioner Angélica Infante-GreenRead More

Judge denies request for new trial in rape, murder in Maine

PORTLAND, Maine (AP) — A Maine judge has denied a request for a new trial for a man serving a life sentence for a rapeRead More

Dam removal to restore view not seen in centuries begins

WESTBROOK, Maine (AP) — Work has begun on a dam removal project on a southern Maine river that’s expected to restore river flow to areasRead More

Teen charged in fatal park brawl involved youth center fight

LEWISTON, Maine (AP) — A teenager charged in a fatal assault in Lewiston park is being held in jail following an altercation at a youthRead More

Police ID woman who died after truck hit her in parking lot

SOUTHWEST HARBOR, Maine (AP) — Police have identified the 89-year-old woman who died after a tractor-trailer struck her on Maine’s Mount Desert Island. The BangorRead More

Greg Brady actor steps out of attic and into clam festival

YARMOUTH, Maine (AP) — Greg Brady never ditched his responsibilities as the leader of the Brady kids, but the actor who played him is aboutRead More

Vermont to unveil new plans for Lowell Lake State Park

SOUTH LONDONDERRY, Vt. (AP) — Vermont state park officials say new design alternatives for Lowell Lake State Park will be unveiled to the public nextRead More

Comcast closing only Vermont call center

SOUTH BURLINGTON, Vt. (AP) — Comcast’s only call center in Vermont is set to lay off 35 workers. WCAX-TV reports Friday that the company has announced plansRead More

Interstate 89 southbound reopen after truck fire closed road

COLCHESTER, Vt. (AP) — Vermont State Police say the southbound lane of Interstate 89 in Colchester is open again after an overnight truck fire closedRead More