Donors equip Warwick police dogs with bulletproof vests
By Donita NaylorWARWICK, R.I. -- Two police dogs now have bulletproof vests, thanks to the generosity of a charity devoted to protecting law enforcement dogs, a police news release said. The vests,...
View ArticleToday in RI history: Moviemaker, doctors vouch for crime boss
By Thomas J. MorganA year ago today: Rhode Island moviemaker Michael Corrente, three doctors, two lawyers, at least one businessman and a retired school teacher are vouching for reputed longtime crime...
View ArticleBig chill tonight
By Jack PerryPROVIDENCE, R.I. -- Clouds will build later this morning, and there could be a passing shower, but most of the day looks dry, according to our weather partners at WPRI. The temperature...
View ArticleVP debate tees up closing issues for Romney, Obama
By News staffDANVILLE, Ky. (AP) -- In a spirited debate that laid out stark choices, Joe Biden and Paul Ryan teed up pointed arguments on the economy, social policy and America's place in the world...
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National Guard returns to RI after a year in Kuwait/ Gallery
By Tatiana Pina Journal photo/ Bob Breidenbach James Paul of Coventry kisses his son Troy Paul, born July 31, 2012, after returning home from Kuwait. He was able to come home on emergency leave when...
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Five great things to do around R.I. this weekend
By Features staff Journal files / Glenn Osmundson Spooky doings at Ballard Park in Newport. Newport Pumpkin Tour More than 1,000 hand-carved jack-o'-lanterns are displayed along the trails of Ballard...
View ArticleJaguar club from Britain tours New England, in their Jaguars
By Peter C. T. Elsworth WRENTHAM, Mass. - The Jaguar Enthusiasts Club of Britain stopped off at Wrentham Village Premium Outlets as part of a three week tour of the Northeast and Canada. A total of 43...
View ArticleProvidence doctor accepts reprimand for unprofessional conduct
By Donita NaylorPROVIDENCE, R.I. -- Dr. David M. Steigman has accepted a reprimand for unprofessional conduct from the Department of Health's Board of Medical Licensure and Discipline, a health...
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Time Lapse: Scans of Journal coverage of the 1892 Columbus Day celebration
By Sheila Lennon Providence JournalOct. 22, 1892Last week's 1892 'Providence Columbus Day Arch' entry in the Time Lapse blog made clear that this 400th anniversary was a giant citywide event. This week...
View ArticleFederal bureau rejects Mashpees' deal to build casino in Taunton
By News staff BOSTON (AP) -- The Mashpee Wampanaog tribe has suffered a major setback in its bid to build a resort casino in Taunton. Tribal chairman Cedric Cromwell said Friday that it has been...
View ArticleCranston police arrest Providence man after foot chase, yard-to-yard search
By Donita NaylorCRANSTON, R.I. -- A Providence man found hiding in a shed after a foot chase and yard-to-yard search is in police custody Friday while an investigation into attempted burglary...
View ArticleCentral Coventry firefighters working without pay
By Andy SmithCOVENTRY, R.I. -- Firefighters in the Central Coventry Fire District are working without pay while the financially strapped Fire Department seeks ways to meet its payroll. The district has...
View ArticleTranscript: Live chat from Cranston East at Hendricken football
By Corey Bourassa Division I football: Cranston East at Hendricken
View ArticleR.I. Black Business Association honors community leaders
By Andy SmithThe Rhode Island Black Business Association, an organization dedicated to the growth and empowerment of minority-owned businesses in the state, announced a series of awards at a ceremony...
View ArticleTime Lapse: It's 1921 on a Rhode Island waterfront
By Sheila LennonAt our Time Lapse blog, this weekend's history mystery is a building on the waterfront: 1921 waterfront -- where are we, what's there now? Hazard a guess in comments at the link, then...
View ArticleToday in RI history: Pension overhaul proposal gets circulated
By Thomas J. MorganA year ago today: State leaders are circulating the draft of a pension-overhaul proposal that would suspend cost-of-living increases for retirees for years, match the Social Security...
View ArticleBlue skies and a warmer afternoon
By News staffPROVIDENCE, R.I. -- A chilly start to the morning, with temperatures hovering in the 20s and 30s, but it should warm up a bit later in the day, according to our weather partners at WPRI....
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Local veterans will take 'honor flight' to see memorial in Washington, D.C.
By Thomas J. Morgan Providence Journal photo / Andrew Dickerman Andre Lussier, of Middletown, a Navy veteran of World War II, Korea and Vietnam, is among the New England veterans who will travel to...
View ArticlePawtucket to save $25,000 annually in electric costs by installing new lighting
By News staffPAWTUCKET, R.I. (AP) -- The city of Pawtucket is hoping to save $25,000 a year by installing more energy-efficient lighting and other equipment at municipal buildings. Mayor Donald Grebien...
View ArticleR.I. National Guard to promote 2 officers
By News staffPROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) -- The head of the Rhode Island National Guard is getting a new assistant adjutant general, while a military police brigade is set to get a new commander hailing from...
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