People abused at New Hampshire's former youth detention center sued the state after the Legislature gave the governor and attorney general more control over who settles with victims and what they are paid.

State biologists and game wardens pulled off an unusual feat this week when they rescued a young bull moose that got stuck in an old well in Pembroke.

Reports indicate a deal with UConn Health could approach $400 million.

Vermont’s announcement follows the U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s decision to significantly narrow eligibility for COVID-19 vaccines, and is the latest example of a state breaking with the federal government over immunizations.

The participating health departments from New England include Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts and Rhode Island. New Jersey, Pennsylvania, New York State and New York City are also part of the coalition.

Sift Bake Shop, known for its long lines and flaky pastries in Mystic, is a featured eatery at the Newport Mansions Wine & Food Festival this weekend.

A new exhibition is open at La Grua Center in Stonington featuring the work of three artists from Mexico.

The Wednesday filing says the Trump administration's stop-work order caused "irreparable harm" to the states by "undermining their sovereign interests in procuring renewable energy."

Pyrrhotite, the mineral that causes foundations to crumble is a common geohazard in Connecticut. Now the U.S. Geological Survey is performing aerial mapping across the state to identify it.

One-term incumbent Mayor Gina-Louise Sciarra is slated to square off against challenge Jillian Duclos in November's general election. They were the top-two vote getters in Tuesday's preliminary election.