No matter how you celebrate after New Year’s, if you choose to keep your tree in your house, be sure to water it frequently, turn off lights when they are not in use, and avoid burning candles near the tree. When the needles begin to dry out, even with regular waterings, remove all decorations and hardware, and plan to dispose of the tree.

Connecticut State Police responded to 150 crashes that caused 14 injuries between Monday and Wednesday, they said.

A Massachusetts woman was intoxicated and had two babies and another adult in the vehicle when police say she caused a crash and then fled the scene on I-84 in Connecticut on Christmas.Pheak Si, 40, of Lowell,