Chafee declares state of emergency for RI / Poll
By Barbara Polichetti#p_1351452109894 .most_active {display:none;} CRANSTON, R.I. -- Governor Chafee has declared a state of emergency for Rhode Island saying his main concerns are the coastal storm...
View ArticleChafee and state officials applying lessons from Tropical Storm Irene
By Kate BramsonCRANSTON, R.I. -- Governor Chafee has participated in conference calls with municipal leaders, state agency leaders, National Grid, the state's Emergency Management Agency and others in...
View ArticleR.I. officials prepare for Sandy effects on Upper Narragansett Bay
By Kate BramsonPROVIDENCE, R.I. -- Emergency-management officials are "very concerned" about the potential storm surge in Upper Narragansett Bay from Hurricane Sandy and the effects it could have on...
View ArticleWarwick Mall to be closed on Monday in anticipation of hurricane effects
By Kate BramsonWARWICK, R.I. -- Warwick Mall will be closed Monday, in anticipation of the possible effects from Hurricane Sandy. Co-managing partner of the mall, Aram G. Garabedian, announced the...
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A sighting of the 'Cranston bear' in N. Kingstown causes excitement for one...
By Kate Bramson R.I. DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT SURVEILLANCE VIDEO The black bear caught in surveillance video in Cranston's busy Auburn neighborhood Tuesday night. NORTH KINGSTOWN, R.I. --...
View ArticleAt least 20 R.I. school districts closed in preparation for Hurricane Sandy
By Kate BramsonTwenty public-school districts have now announced they'll close at least on Monday in preparation for Hurricane Sandy, with some already announcing Tuesday closures as well. The list has...
View ArticleCongressional delegation asks President Obama to expedite potential requests...
By Kate BramsonRhode Island's Congressional delegation has written to President Obama, urging him to expedite the approval of any emergency or disaster requests that may be forthcoming from Governor...
View ArticleAmtrak cancels Northeast Corridor services because of Sandy
By Kate BramsonAmtrak has canceled its Northeast Corridor Services north of New York starting at 7 p.m. Sunday and nearly all service on the eastern seaboard for Monday in advance of Hurricane Sandy....
View ArticleT.F. Green Airport anticipates flight cancellations, but most flights still...
By Kate BramsonWARWICK, R.I. -- Flights are still arriving and departing from T.F. Green Airport, although the airport's website shows some flight cancellations, likely because of the approaching...
View ArticleR.I. state agencies to remain open Monday, at least for first shift
By Kate BramsonRhode Island state agencies will remain open for at least the first shift of work on Monday, Governor Chafee's office announced Sunday evening. Managers at individual agencies may...
View ArticlePorts closed to vessel traffic; state monitoring bridges
By Kate BramsonAll ports in the Southeastern New England region, including Narragansett Bay and Mount Hope Bay, are closed to vessel traffic until further notice, Governor Chafee's office announced...
View Article10 emergency shelters opening in RI in advance of Hurricane Sandy
By Kate BramsonThe Rhode Island Emergency Management Agency announced the following openings of emergency shelters available to Rhode Islanders who may need to leave their homes: Barrington: Primrose...
View ArticleOnce again, Patriots rule in London
By Paul KenyonLONDON -- The bye week will be enjoyable for the Patriots, after all. #p_1351465516696 .most_active {display:none;} A first-half of the season marked by disappointments, injuries and...
View ArticleR.I. Health Dept. tips: Food safety, generators and more before Hurricane...
By Kate BramsonThe Rhode Island Department of Health reminds Rhode Islanders about several health and safety precautions to take. Food Safety: If there is a power outage, perishable foods such as meat,...
View ArticleMandatory evacuations ordered for some in Westerly, Bristol, South Kingstown...
By Kate BramsonOfficials in several Rhode Island coastal communities have ordered some residents to evacuate their homes and businesses in anticipation of flooding that might result from Hurricane...
View ArticleRising tide swamps only road into seaside village of Jerusalem
By Paul DavisSOUTH KINGSTOWN, R.I. -- A rising tide and a howling wind pushed water onto Succotash Road, the only road into the tiny village of Jerusalem early Monday night. Water also covered the...
View ArticleDo you need shelter from the storm? Here's RIEMA's list
By News staff The Rhode Island Emergency Management Agency (RIEMA) announced Sunday that the following emergency shelters will be available to Rhode Islanders who may need to leave their home: •...
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Police close streets in downtown Wickford as tide rises
By Tom Mooney Photo by Donita Naylor With the Bay washing into the parking lot of the Kayak Centre, North Kingstown police shut down traffic entering downtown Wickford. There is not much room beneath...
View ArticlePower lines and trees down in North Providence
By Mark Reynolds NORTH PROVIDENCE -- Hurricane-generated winds downed power lines and trees across North Providence on Monday, said Fire Chief Leonard Albanese Jr. Albanese reported about a dozen...
View ArticleWith generator ready, Westerly deli owner keeps lights on to protect food,...
By Kate BramsonWESTERLY, R.I. -- It was beginning fee like a ghost town here as darkness and an eerie quiet settled in on a business district that had lost power Monday because of the storm. One of the...
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