RI Gov. Chafee to meet with business owners in Bristol
By News staffBRISTOL, R.I. (AP) -- Rhode Island's governor is hosting a forum for small business owners to hear ways to improve the economy in a state with the nation's second highest jobless rate....
View ArticleR.I. elections chief: Central Falls will open 8 polling places for mayoral...
By W. Zachary MalinowskiPROVIDENCE, R.I. -- The head of the state Board of Elections ruled on Tuesday that there will be eight polling places in Central Falls for next month's mayoral race, despite a...
View ArticleProvidence man accused of shooting neighbor with flare gun
By Amanda MilkovitsPROVIDENCE, R.I. -- A Providence man is accused of settling an argument about noise by shooting his neighbor with a roadside flare gun. Mark Hitchner, 49, was arrested after he shot...
View ArticleR.I. dismisses education official's appeal on firing
By Philip MarceloPROVIDENCE, R.I. -- Peter Kerwin, the former chief of program development for the Rhode Island Higher Education Assistance Authority, says his appeal challenging his firing has failed,...
View ArticleTwin River Casino to take applications at job fair
By Donita NaylorLINCOLN, R.I. -- The job fair at Twin River Casino from 1 to 7 p.m. Wednesday is primarily to find experienced table game dealers, but other positions are also being filled. In a news...
View ArticleBriefings set in Portsmouth, Exeter for officials seeking superstorm assistance
By Donita NaylorCRANSTON, R.I. -- Sessions are planned in Portsmouth on Thursday and Exeter on Friday to allow officials from public agencies, nonprofit groups, towns and fire districts learn how to...
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Miss USA Olivia Culpo will ride in Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade
By Donita Naylor The Providence Journal / Ruben W. Perez Olivia Culpo, Miss USA and native Rhode Islander is all smiles after getting a bouquet of roses from Mayor Allan Fung of Cranston. The first...
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West Warwick misses deadline on deficit-reduction plan / Gallery
By Alex Kuffner The Providence Journal/Bob Breidenbach West Warwick Town Council President Angelo A. Padula Jr. gives his insight at an Oct. 30 meeting saying the council is trying to help the citizens...
View ArticleToday in RI history: Judge denies new trial for Fry
By Thomas J. MorganA year ago today: A Superior Court judge denies a new trial for Kimberly Fry, the North Kingstown woman convicted last month of second-degree murder in the death of her 8-year-old...
View ArticleStorm cleanup efforts underway, volunteers, donations sought
By Maria ArmentalWARWICK, R.I. -- Teams of volunteers with Serve Rhode Island will descend upon the shores of Conimicut in Warwick Wednesday to remove debris left by Superstorm Sandy. Thursday and...
View ArticleSunny but cool
By Jack PerryPROVIDENCE, R.I. -- Despite mostly sunny skies, the day will feel chilly, according to our weather partners at WPRI. The high temperature will reach just the upper 40s to near 50 degrees...
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Mob boss to be sentenced for shaking down Providence strip clubs
By News staff DiNunzio PROVIDENCE, R.I. -- The boss of the New England crime family is scheduled for sentencing Wednesday for shaking down several strip clubs in Providence. Mobster Anthony L. DiNunzio...
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RI brewery changes name to settle trademark fight
By News staff Providence Journal photoGrey Sail on tap WESTERLY, R.I. (AP) -- A slightly revised name of a Rhode Island microbrewery has helped settle a trademark dispute. The Westerly Sun reports that...
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Photo: Cranston man arrives at Providence courthouse for 2nd day of fraud trial
By News staff Providence Journal/ Mary MurphyJoseph A. Caramadre and his wife, Paula, arrive for the trial at U.S. District Court Wednesday morning. Joseph Caramadre, owner of the Cranston firm Estate...
View ArticleEnvironmental commission to meet at State House
By News staffPROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) - Rhode Island lawmakers want to know if the state can prevent pharmaceuticals from polluting the state's water supply. A commission studying the problem is set to...
View ArticleAAA says Thanksgiving travel will increase for 4th year
By Jack PerryPROVIDENCE, R.I. -- For the fourth straight year, the number of Americans traveling for the Thanksgiving holiday will increase, but those travelers will take shorter average trips this...
View ArticleR.I. survey finds support for ban on outdoor smoking / Poll
By Felice FreyerA man-on-the-street survey has found that Rhode Islanders may be ready to ban smoking in outdoor places like parks and beaches. When asked what they thought of banning outdoor smoking,...
View ArticleState House ceremony honors 18 for life-saving heroism
By Donita NaylorPROVIDENCE, R.I. -- Eighteen people were honored at the State House Wednesday for saving six lives. Governor Chafee and Secretary of State A. Ralph Mollis bestowed the 2012 State...
View ArticleIndividuals in Newport and Washington counties can apply for disaster assistance
By Donita NaylorPROVIDENCE, R.I. -- Individuals in Newport and Washington counties can apply for disaster assistance now that President Obama has approved Rhode Island's amended request, Governor...
View ArticleVideo: Adoption Rhode Island's Heart Gallery unveiled at the Statehouse
By Visuals staff Providence Journal video by Kathy Borchers 11.14.2012: In celebration of National Adoption Month, Adoption Rhode Island held their annual State House Ceremony to celebrate adoption,...
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