Police: Trooper was drunk, speeding at time of fatal crash

WOLCOTT, Conn. (AP) — A Connecticut state trooper who died in an off-duty crash in February was drunk and speeding at the time and wasRead More

Police: Armed man threatened mom on Mother’s Day

BUXTON, Maine (AP) — Police say a Maine man armed with a gun threatened his mother on Mother’s Day. The Portland Press Herald reports policeRead More

Police: Trooper shot, killed man in armed confrontation

WALES, Maine (AP) — Maine State Police say a trooper shot and killed a man in an armed confrontation. State Department of Public Safety SpokesmanRead More

Woman says hospital fired her over pumping breast milk

NEW HAVEN, Conn. (AP) — A Connecticut woman says in lawsuit filed in state court that she was fired from her job at a hospitalRead More

2 foxes take over Rhode Island woman’s backyard

A Rhode Island woman is afraid to go in her backyard now that she says two foxes have taken over. The foxes have made themselvesRead More

Lincoln Chafee, a political enigma, eyes his old Senate seat

PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) — Former Gov. Lincoln Chafee’s unanticipated interest in running for his old U.S. Senate seat began with an email from two passionateRead More

Lobster industry fears weaker shells, but evidence is mixed

PORTLAND, Maine (AP) — More people outside the U.S. are enjoying the New England tradition of cracking open a freshly cooked American lobster, and thatRead More

Eyes turn to Vermont as it sees success with health system

MONTPELIER, Vt. (AP) — A Vermont health care organization working to keep patients healthier while reducing costs is being closely watched because of its rateRead More

Connecticut man accused of intentionally running over, killing wife following dispute

NORTH HAVEN, Conn. (WHDH) — A North Haven, Connecticut man is facing a first-degree assault charge after police say he backed over his wife withRead More

Maine state police capture man who allegedly stole cruiser while handcuffed

DEXTER, MAINE (WHDH) — Maine State Police have captured a 22-year-old man they say he stole a police cruiser Friday while still wearing handcuffs, officialsRead More