Cambria Hotels, an upscale brand franchised by Choice Hotels International, Inc. continues its expansion throughout New England with the grand opening of its newest hotel in Connecticut

U.S. Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood has announced $82.7 million to improve high-speed and intercity passenger rail in Rhode Island, Maine, Connecticut and Vermont.  The dollars will provide needed upgrades to the Northeast Corridor, Connecticut’s New Haven – Springfield line, Maine’s Downeaster route and the Vermonter service.