City Manager Jon Jennings issues a curfew for businesses where people gather, such as bars and restaurants, requiring that they close all day Tuesday and between 8 p.m. and 2 a.m. for the next 4 days.
New England
2 cases of COVID-19 virus confirmed in Rhode Island
Rhode Island public health officials say they’ve identified two positive cases of the new coronovirus, COVID-19.
Case shows testing for impaired motorists has flaws
A wrongfully accused bus driver in Biddeford was an aberration, police say. But critics argue an unscientific drug recognition process is stacked against drivers.
N.H. police chief stripped of duties disrobes, walks into storm
The police chief in a New Hampshire town took it literally when he was stripped of his duties.
‘Whitey’ Bulger juror regrets voting to convict him of murder
The notorious Boston crime boss wrote her more than 70 letters from prison.
Gas prices dip in northern New England, rise nationwide
Maine, New Hampshire and Vermont all are posting different – but lower – average gas prices.
In midnight primary vote, Dixville Notch goes for Bloomberg
The former New York City mayor got 3 of the tiny town’s 5 votes – and he wasn’t even on the ballot.
Man kills neighbor with crossbow in attempt to save him from pit bulls
The death Wednesday afternoon in Adams, Mass., appears to be accidental, the district attorney says.
Lawsuit: Winter wonderland is neighbor’s spring nightmare
A New Hampshire woman says the operators of an ice structure attraction failed to control runoff and flooded her basement with over 15,000 gallons of water last spring.
More tests requested on truck in crash that killed 7 bikers in New Hampshire
Lawyers for the pickup truck driver charged in the crash object unless a member of the defense team is present for the testing.