Connecticut man dies when tree limb falls on his car

FAIRFIELD, Conn. (AP) — Police say a Connecticut driver has been killed by a tree limb that fell on his car shortly after powerful thunderstormsRead More

Maine man accused of hitting pregnant wife with car

A Maine man accused of striking his pregnant wife with a car over the weekend turned himself over to state police Monday morning. Maine StateRead More

Vermont tax in e-cigarettes tax effect

MONTPELIER, Vt. (AP) — Vermont has a new tax on e-cigarettes as a way to dissuade teens from vaping. The 92-percent tax went into effectRead More

Rhode Island diocese posts list of credibly accused priests

PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) — The Roman Catholic Diocese of Providence on Monday released a list of clerics, religious order priests and deacons it deems toRead More

Former Vermont lawmaker faces 4th sex crimes trial

ST. ALBANS, Vt. (AP) — A former Vermont lawmaker is facing a fourth sex crimes trial. The trial for former state Sen. Norm McAllister hasRead More

Vermont state police updates policy to allow arm tattoos

MONTPELIER, Vt. (AP) — Future Vermont state troopers will be allowed to have arm tattoos, if they cover them up. In the past, applicants withRead More

Providence diocese to name clergy accused of abusing minors

PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) — The Roman Catholic Diocese of Providence has announced it will release the names of clergy, diocesan and religious order priests asRead More

Man stabbed to death after leaving Providence nightclub

PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) — A man has been beaten and stabbed to death after leaving a Providence nightclub. Police said a group of about sixRead More

Rhode Island state beaches and parks to offer free sunscreen

NARRAGANSETT, R.I. (AP) — Rhode Island is once again participating in a program to offer free sunscreen at all state-run beaches and most state parksRead More

Connecticut offering new license for hemp entrepreneurs

HARTFORD, Conn. (AP) — Connecticut’s Department of Consumer Protection is reminding hemp entrepreneurs they need to be licensed with the agency if they want toRead More