State Police add troopers to look for distracted driving
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) — Rhode Island State Police troopers have been assigned to extra patrols to enforce the state’s bans on texting or talking onRead More
Inmates overdose on fentanyl inside Connecticut jail
HARTFORD, Conn. (AP) — Four inmates at the Hartford Correctional Center were hospitalized after overdosing on fentanyl inside the jail. Correction Department officials tell The HartfordRead More
Court rejects ex-bail bondswoman’s appeal in 2014 killing
HARTFORD, Conn. (AP) — The Connecticut Appellate Court has rejected the appeal of a former bail bondswoman serving a 25-year prison sentence for shooting herRead More
Master plan for Rhode Island’s main airport to be updated
WARWICK, R.I. (AP) — The master plan for Rhode Island’s main airport will be updated for the first time since 2002. The Rhode Island AirportRead More
School vaccination rates continue to creep downward in Maine
AUGUSTA, Maine (AP) — Maine Center for Disease Control and Prevention says the percentage of unvaccinated children continues to creep upward in schools in theRead More
Vermont House pushes through paid family leave bill
MONTPELIER, Vt. (AP) — Vermont’s House of Representatives has approved legislation that would create statewide paid medical and family leave. The legislation advanced Thursday wouldRead More
Senate hears testimony on removing slavery from constitution
MONTPELIER, Vt. (AP) — Vermont Senate members are hearing testimony on a proposed constitutional amendment that would eliminate any mention of slavery. The Barre-Montpelier TimesRead More
Providence passes first-round vote to ban plastic bags
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) — The Providence City Council has given initial approval to an ordinance banning single-use plastic bags in the city. The Retail PlasticRead More
Blumenthal proposes US program to keep children from vaping
GLASTONBURY, Conn. (AP) — U.S. Sen. Richard Blumenthal is proposing the creation of a federal program dedicated to helping keep youths from using e-cigarettes. TheRead More
Vermont Senate approves amendment to protect abortion
MONTPELIER, Vt. (AP) — The Vermont Senate approved a proposal Thursday to amend the state constitution to ensure women have access to abortion services inRead More