A year ago today:
All weekend commuter rail service between Providence and Boston would be eliminated under two cost-saving scenarios that the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority is considering as it tries to head off a projected $161-million budget deficit for the budget year beginning July 1.
5 years ago today:
While her Kennedy cousin Patrick and Uncle Ted have endorsed Sen. Barack Obama for president, former Maryland Lt. Gov. Kathleen Kennedy Townsend visits Providence to buoy support for Sen. Hillary Clinton, particularly among women.
25 years ago today:
A 10-year-old Providence boy, reported missing two days ago by his mother, is found. Detective Lt. James H. Higgins said Kavy Chay of 110 Union St. was unharmed and had spent the night with a playmate.