West Warwick man faces 4th drunken-driving charges in a year
By Amanda MilkovitsWEST WARWICK, R.I. -- A local man is facing drunken-driving charges for the third time in five days -- and the fourth time in less than a year. Robert F. Levesque, 54, of 12 Hopedale...
View ArticleU.S. Rep. Cicilline says delays in 'fiscal cliff' vote a 'disgrace'
By Philip MarceloPROVIDENCE, R.I. --U.S. Rep. David N. Cicilline late Monday afternoon called Congress' failure to finalize an 11th-hour deal averting the so-called "fiscal cliff" a "disgrace." The...
View ArticleU.S. Rep. Langevin 'disappointed' that House not voting on 'cliff'
By Philip MarceloPROVIDENCE, R.I. -- U.S. Rep. James Langevin expressed disappointment Monday that his chamber will not be voting on a "grand bargain" to avert the so-called "fiscal cliff" of tax hikes...
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2012's most popular posts, slideshows, polls on providencejournal.com
By Andrea PancieraWhat did readers of providencejournal.com respond to the most in 2012? Here's a list of our most-viewed breaking-news stories, photo slideshows and polls. (You'll notice some trends.)...
View ArticleMost New Year's Day dips in R.I. will raise money for charities
By Tatiana PinaCalling all polar bears and penguins. You have a chance to bring in the New Year with some ice-cool dips for charity on New Year's Day. Bristol The Second Annual Winter Wish Swim for...
View ArticleMasked gunman holds up convenience store in Pawtucket
By Richard C. DujardinPAWTUCKET, R.I. -- A masked man brandishing a handgun held up the Gulf Express convenience store at 711 East Ave. at around 9 p.m. Monday. Police Detective Donti Rosciti said the...
View ArticleNew contract inked for hiring of R.I. government temporary workers
By Katherine GreggPROVIDENCE, R.I. -- The Chafee administration has inked a new multimillion-dollar contract for the hiring of hundreds of "contract employees." The new three-year contract went to Adil...
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Another Bright Night flies by
By Paul GrimaldiKris CraigBig Nazo performs on stage at the RISD Auditorium for Bright Night Providence. A light Bright Night closed out 2012 in the city Monday as a half-day of performance and...
View ArticleCranston dentist accepts reprimand, agrees to pay $30,000
By Donita NaylorPROVIDENCE, R.I. -- Dentist Peter J. D'Allessandro, of Ocean State Dental Group in Cranston, has signed an agreement -- with state parties that include the R.I. Department of Health,...
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Gallery: Rhode Island 2012 in photos
By News staffRuben W. PerezProvidence Journal photographers choose their favorite pictures of 2012. Among them: Olivia Culpo of Cranston, the newly crowned Miss USA, the first Miss RI to wear the...
View ArticleReed explains his position on tax deal vote
By Mike StantonBy MIKE STANTON Journal Staff Count Rhode Island Sen. Jack Reed among the Democrats who reluctantly supported legislation to avert the fiscal cliff. "This is not a responsible way to...
View Article2013 General Assembly session opens for business
By Katherine GreggPROVIDENCE, R.I. - The 2013-14 General Assembly has opened with the start of the Senate session at around 2:15 p.m. The swearing-in of the legislators -- and anticipated reelection of...
View ArticleRichmond police arrest Conn. man who fled with 9-year-old
By Felice FreyerRICHMOND, RI -- Police used a cell phone to locate a Connecticut man who drove off with a friend's 9-year-old daughter on New Year's Eve. Police arrested Dan Candales, 42, of Lisbon,...
View ArticleTom Brady makes Warwick visit
By Mike McDermottThe Patriots had the day off for New Year's, and quarterback Tom Brady spent part of the day visiting Warwick. Brady visited Launch Trampoline Park, owned by former teammate Ty Law,...
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Fox re-elected as Speaker of R.I. House
By Katherine GreggProvidence Journal / Phil MarceloRe-elected Speaker of the R.I. House Gordon D. Fox, right, is joined on the rostrum by his longtime partner, Marcus lafond. PROVIDENCE, R.I. - House...
View ArticlePaiva Weed re-elected as R.I. Senate president
By Randal EdgarPROVIDENCE, R.I. -- Re-elected for a third term as Senate president, state Sen. M. Teresa Paiva Weed said Tuesday that economic development -- and creating a "long-term vision for...
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Around R.I., people brave cold waters for a cause
By Felice FreyerProvidence Journal / Glenn OsmundsonKamren Catucci, 12, of Warwick, comes out of the water at Oakland Beach shortly after noon on New Year's Day. The Seawall Splash, a plunge into...
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First baby of new year born at 12:24 a.m. in Providence / Photo
By Felice FreyerProvidence Journal / Andrew Dickerman R.I.'s first 2013 baby, Isaac George, and his mother Grace. PROVIDENCE, RI -- The first baby of 2013 was Isaac George, who entered the world...
View ArticleGay marriage bill to be introduced into R.I. General Assembly
By Philip MarceloPROVIDENCE, R.I. -- Legislation allowing gay couples to marry in Rhode Island will be introduced on Thursday, the bill's longtime sponsor, state Rep. Arthur Handy, said Tuesday, the...
View ArticleDiossa sworn in as first Latino mayor of Central Falls
By W. Zachary Malinowski CENTRAL FALLS, R.I. -- Hundreds of supporters packed the Central Falls High School auditorium on Tuesday to see James A. Diossa sworn-in as the first Latino mayor in the...
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