Torrington police say Jose Simms has seven arrest warrants and is being sought as a fugitive after failing to appear in court.
New England
Portland’s search for a new police chief is down to 3 finalists
Acting Chief Vern Malloch, South Portland Lt. Frank Clark and former Manchester Chief David Mara will be interviewed by city leaders and community members before City Manager Jon Jennings selects the top candidate.
Vermont man guilty of murder in wrong-way crash, jury says
A Vermont jury on Wednesday found a wrong-way driver who claimed he was on a secret mission guilty of murder in the deaths of five teens.
Fugitive says he’ll surrender if people ‘like’ wanted poster
A Connecticut police department lieutenant described the challenge as difficult but doable.
Body found at New Hampshire shore identified as missing Maine man
A positive identification hasn’t been made, but an Eliot, Maine, man has been missing since April 27.
After relocation, bear spared by N.H. governor makes long trek home
The bear is back in New Hampshire after traveling thousands of miles since being relocated 11 months ago.
Is sea rise wrecking coastal home values? The answer: Maybe
Some research suggests rising sea levels and flooding brought by global warming are harming coastal property values, but how much is an open question
Mistrial denied in case of wrong-way driver facing 5 murder charges
Steven Bourgoin’s attorney had argued the defense was denied information about an interview with Bourgoin’s ex-fiance in the Vermont case.
Maine joins multistate lawsuit accusing drug makers of price-rigging
More than 40 states have signed onto the lawsuit, which claims manufacturers of generic drugs have conspired to inflate and manipulate prices.
Searchers find Dartmouth College hiker who went missing
Rescuers also came to the aid of 2 other hikers Sunday who were stranded overnight in Pinkham Notch in New Hampshire.