Rhode Island earns high honors for its early learning standards
By Linda BorgWashington, D.C. -- Rhode Island is one of four states to earn top grades for its early learning standards. In 2011, the state won $50 million to support early learning initiatives in the...
View ArticleToday in RI history: Central Falls councilman pleads guilty
By Thomas J. MorganA year ago today: Richard G. Aubin Jr., a Central Falls city councilman pleads guilty to charges that he sold two sport utility vehicles seized by the Central Falls police in drug...
View ArticleSunny and warming
By Jack PerryPROVIDENCE, R.I. -- The stretch of nice weather continues on this Tuesday. The day will start out cool but warm to highs in the upper 60s inland, about 60 near the coast, according to our...
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Report: FBI took DNA sample from suspected Marathon bomber's wife
By News staff Journal photo/ Kathy BorchersKatherine O. Russell, formerly of North Kingstown, leaves her lawyer's office on Monday afternoon. Attorney Amato DeLuca is at right. The New York Times is...
View ArticleRI hero of Spanish-American War to be honored
By News staffNEWPORT, R.I. (AP) -- Newport plans a Memorial Day ceremony to honor a hero from the Spanish-American war whose grave was recently discovered. The Newport Daily News reports a plaque...
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Photo: Mural in Wakefield is an attempt to heal Marathon wounds
By News staff Photo courtesy of Dennis Moffitt PaintingThis photograph has gotten more than 20,000 views on The Journal's Facebook page. It was sent to us by Mike Moffitt, of Dennis Moffitt Painting in...
View ArticleRISD students continue their protest in president's office
By Maria Armental Video streaming by Ustream PROVIDENCE, R.I. -- A group of RISD students continues a sit-in protest in college president John Maeda's office asking the college to withdraw investments...
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Owner of 'Superman building' seeks $70-75 million for renovations
By News staff Journal photo/ Bob ThayerThe iconic Superman building in downtown Providence seems to glow in the last rays of the day during one weekday in late March. PROVIDENCE, R.I. -- The owner of...
View ArticleNewtown police chief to testify at R.I. House gun hearing
By Amanda MilkovitsPROVIDENCE, R.I. -- The police chief from Newtown, Conn., will testify in support of gun control legislation at Wednesday's hearing before the House Judiciary Committee. Police Chief...
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Providence man gets two life terms in mistaken jealous rage killing
By Katie Mulvaney Journal photo/ Kathy BorchersTony Gonzalez stands before the judge at his sentencing. WARWICK, R.I. -- A Superior Court judge sentenced a Providence man to two consecutive life terms...
View ArticleRISD sit-in demanding divestment from fossil-fuel companies ends
By Alex KuffnerProvidence, R.I. -- A sit-in protest that started Monday morning by 11 Rhode Island School of Design students demanding the school withdraw all investments in fossil fuel companies ended...
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West Warwick church deacon begins jail term for child-molestation
By Katie Mulvaney Providence Journal photo / Kathy Borchers Deacon Laurence Gagnon, formerly of St. Joseph Catholic School in West Warwick, is being lead away by sheriffs in Warwick Tuesday at the Kent...
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Larrick named planning director in Central Falls
By W. Zachary Malinowski Providence Journal photo / Mary Murphy Stephen Larrick CENTRAL FALLS -- Stephen Larrick has had a quick rise to the top. Less than two years ago, the staff of then-state...
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WaterFire Providence announces first three dates of 2013
By Features staffProvidence Journal files / Glenn OsmundsonA WaterFire brazier burns brightly. PROVIDENCE, R.I. -- WaterFire Providence on Tuesday announced that the first full lighting of the season...
View ArticleOutside groups paid for Fox, Paiva Weed trips to several states, reports show
By Katherine GreggPROVIDENCE, R.I. - House Speaker Gordon Fox's travels last year took him to Palm Beach, Fla., Los Angeles, and Anchorage, Alaska, at the expense of the State Legislative Leaders...
View ArticleEight arrested on child pornograph charges
By Thomas J. MorganSCITUATE, R.I. -- State police Tuesday announced the arrest of eight individuals on child pornography charges. The suspects were to be arraigned later in the afternoon. Lt. Todd...
View ArticleCompany plans asphalt plant in Westerly
By News staffWESTERLY, R.I. (AP) -- An excavation company is planning to build an asphalt plant in Westerly. The Westerly Sun reports Cherenzia Excavation Inc. wants to build a facility capable of...
View ArticleWesterly Hospital plans 45 layoffs in Conn. as part of sale
By News staffNEW LONDON, Conn. (AP) -- Forty-five employees of Westerly Hospital have received layoff notices in advance of the building's sale to Lawrence + Memorial Hospital. The Day of New London...
View ArticleMental health, obesity identified as priorities for RI hospitals
By Felice FreyerMental illness and obesity are among the top health issues in Rhode Island, according to a new Community Health Needs Assessment by the Hospital Association of Rhode Island. The...
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Smithfield girl represents R.I. in nationwide Google contest
By Bryan Rourke Katttie Hennan's entry in the Google competition shows her snorkeling in Florida. SMITHFIELD, R.I. -- Kattie Hennan, 10, a 4th grader at Raymond C. LaPerche Elementary School is Rhode...
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