Cussing cockatoo's owner subject of Mass. restraining order from former neighbor
By Mark ReynoldsA former Warwick woman claims she had another run-in with her former neighbor after she moved to Massachusetts to get some distance from the woman and her cussing cockatoo. Kathleen...
View ArticleCicilline, challenger Doherty promise heavy spending on TV ads
By Philip MarceloPROVIDENCE, R.I. -- With Election Day less than three weeks away, candidates running in Rhode Island's First Congressional District say they are primed for heavy spending on television...
View ArticleR.I. individuals on Boy Scouts' list of those suspected of sex abuse
By Richard C. DujardinA newly-released trove of confidential papers collected by the Boy Scouts of America to help weed out men and women suspected of sexual abuse shows that over decades Scout leaders...
View ArticleGeneral Assembly leaders pledge economic reforms for R.I.
By Paul GrimaldiPROVIDENCE, R.I. -- The General Assembly's top leaders pledged Thursday to make job growth and economic development their priority in 2013. Speaking last night in a convention hall...
View Article'Suspicious' fire damages three-story house in Providence's West End
By Richard C. DujardinPROVIDENCE, R.I. -- A fire that is being deemed suspicious caused moderate damage to a three-story, wood-framed house at 10 Ninigret Ave. in the city's West End on Thursday night...
View ArticleToday in RI history: Land preserved on Block Island
By Thomas J. MorganA year ago today: The Warwick police SWAT team forces its way into a room at the Motel 6 on Jefferson Boulevard, where two men had barricaded themselves in. One of the men in the...
View ArticleAccidents cause traffic delays on Route 95 north
By Maria ArmentalPROVIDENCE, R.I. -- Expect significant traffic delays if traveling early Friday morning on Route 95 north due to car crashes. The right center lane on Route 95 near exit 23 connecting...
View ArticleRain, isolated thunderstorms
By Jack PerryPROVIDENCE, R.I. -- Expect cloudy skies with rain, heavy at times and isolated thunderstorms on this Friday, according to our weather partners at WPRI. The temperature will reach 66 to 72...
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RI's new Red Sox license plates are in
By News staff Journal file photo/ Connie Grosch During a ceremonial bill signing at Hasbro Children's Hospital in Providence celebrating the authorization of the new Red Sox Foundation license plates...
View ArticleCadillac Lounge manager Cardillo changes his racketeering plea to guilty
By Donita NaylorPROVIDENCE, R.I. -- One of the suspects arrested in the racketeering/extortion ring that involved collecting extortion payments from Providence-area strip clubs has agreed to change his...
View ArticleBridge over Stillwater Reservoir in Smithfield to open 5 weeks early
By Donita NaylorSMITHFIELD, R.I. -- The bridge that carries George Washington Highway (Route 116) over the Stillwater Reservoir will reopen Wednesday, five weeks ahead of schedule, officials at the...
View ArticleTime Lapse: Where and when was this scene shot?
By Sheila LennonThis weekend's Rhode Island history mystery at our Time Lapse blog is a wide street with some cars: Leafy neighborhood, tall cars -- where are we, and when?. Hazard a guess in comments...
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Central Falls' 7-page ballot will be longest in state history / Photo
By W. Zachary Malinowski Providence Journal / Bob Thayer Gayle Corrigan, chief of staff for the state-appointed receiver of Central Falls, explains the details of the city's seven-page bilingual ballot...
View ArticleDoherty attack ad targets Cicilline as 'dishonest mayor'
By News staffKatherine Gregg Journal State House Bureau PROVIDENCE, R.I. -- In a strongly worded TV attack ad set to air this weekend, Republican congressional candidate Brendan Doherty says his...
View ArticleToday in RI history: Residents try out new bridge
By Thomas J. MorganA year ago today: A federal study finds that among all states, Rhode Island has the highest percentage of adults who made plans to commit suicide and who attempted suicide. 5 years...
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Five great things to do in RI this weekend: Johnnycakes, Open Studios, a...
By Jenna Pelletier Providence Journal photo / Steve Szydlowski Carol and Les, Crandall, of Westerly, enjoy a plate of Johnnycakes at last year's Johnnycake Festival in West Kingston. RelatedMore things...
View ArticleMystic Aquarium to release 2 seal pups in Charlestown
By News staffMYSTIC, Conn. (AP) -- An animal rescue team from Mystic Aquarium is planning to release two seal pups into the waters off Rhode Island. The 5-month-old harbor seal pups -- named Hershey...
View ArticleScout abuse files release sparks public interest
By News staff Related links R.I. individuals on Boy Scouts' list of those suspected of sex abuse Boy Scouts' secret nationwide files show some locals helped cover up abuse reports Poll: Would you let...
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Gallery: An amazing field trip to Escobar Farm
By News staff Providence Journal photo / Kathy Borchers Twenty-five students from The Wheeler School in Providence took a field trip to Escobar's Farm in Portsmouth. From left: Lindsey Katzman, 7,...
View ArticleThree injured in collision on Post Rd., Warwick Friday night
By Lynn ArditiWARWICK, R.I. -- Three people were treated for injuries following a collision on Post Rd. at about 8:15 p.m. Friday. Raymond Assaiante, 44, of Pawtucket, was driving north on Post Road...
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