Pair admit roles in drug trafficking; largest heroin bust in R.I. history
By Thomas J. MorganPROVIDENCE, R.I. - Jorge Daniel Estrada of Providence and Angel Feliz of Dorchester, Mass., pleaded guilty Monday to drug trafficking charges in what U.S. Attorney Peter F. Neronha...
View ArticleRegulators start review of Westerly Hospital sale
By Felice FreyerPROVIDENCE, R.I. -- Rhode Island regulators Tuesday launched their review of the proposal to sell Westerly Hospital to Lawrence + Memorial Hospital of New London, Conn. The Department...
View ArticleRI Foundation had record year of giving in 2012
By News staffPROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) -- The Rhode Island Foundation had a record year of giving last year. The state's largest funder of nonprofits said Tuesday it awarded over $30 million in grants in...
View ArticleSenate confirms Mass. Sen. Kerry's nomination for U.S. Secretary of State
By News staffWASHINGTON (AP) -- The Senate has confirmed Massachusetts Sen. John Kerry as the next secretary of state. The vote was 94-3. Once sworn-in, Kerry will replace Hillary Rodham Clinton, who...
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Driver in crash that killed 2 teens sentenced to serve 3 years in prison, 3...
By Donita Naylor Providence Journal photo / Andrew Dickerman Nicholas Whiteley appears in Kent County Superior Court Tuesday. WARWICK, R.I. -- Nicholas M. Whiteley changed his plea from not guilty to...
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Advocates rally for funding of rental subsidies in R.I. / Video & Photos
By Christine Dunn Providence Journal video by Kris Craig The Providence Journal / Kris Craig PROVIDENCE, R.I. -- A sociology professor and supporters from Occupy Providence joined a State House rally...
View ArticleIn address, Taveras says Providence 'recovering'
By News staffA year after warning that Providence might be forced into municipal bankruptcy, Mayor Angel Taveras said Tuesday that Rhode Island's capital has weathered the worst of its fiscal problems...
View ArticleAny RI Senate vote on same-sex marriage likely to be close
By Randal EdgarPROVIDENCE, R.I. -- As the debate over same-sex marriage moves to the state Senate, one thing appears almost certain: the vote, if there is one, will be close. Right now, it's too close...
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L'Europa gets 27 months for failing to pay federal taxes
By W. Zachary Malinowski Providence Journal photo / Andrew Dickerman William L'Europa, center, enters federal court accompanied by attorney Scott Lutes, right, Wednesday. PROVIDENCE, R.I. -- William...
View ArticlePawtucket man gets 10 years on crack cocaine, gun charges
By Maria ArmentalPROVIDENCE, R.I. -- A Pawtucket man was sentenced Wednesday to 10 years in prison and three years of supervised release on drug and gun charges. James P. Perry, 35, was arrested on...
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South Kingstown arts center suspends programing
By Channing Gray Providence Journal files / Connie GroschThe former Washington County Courthouse, now an arts center. SOUTH KINGSTOWN, R.I. -- With its season set to open Feb. 14 with "Monty Python's...
View ArticleR.I. House lawmakers to be briefed on Gov. Chafee's budget Wednesday
By Philip MarceloPROVIDENCE, R.I. -- After a few weeks focused on gay marriage, the state House of Representatives turns its attention to Governor Chafee's proposed $8.2-billion state budget Wednesday...
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Giffords testimony a 'highlight' for Whitehouse
By Thomas J. Morgan Providence Journal photoFormer Arizona Rep. Gabrielle Giffords, who was seriously injured in the mass shooting that killed six people in Tucson, Ariz. two years ago, sitting with...
View ArticleHigh-wind advisory issued for RI
By News staffPROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) - The National Weather Service has issued a high wind warning for Rhode Island ahead of strong winds that could bring down trees, cause power outages and make driving...
View ArticlePortsmouth considering coyote-feeding ban
By News staffPORTSMOUTH, R.I. (AP) -- The town council in Portsmouth is exploring a ban on feeding coyotes and other wild animals after hearing from residents, police and a scientist who studies...
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Warwick panel studies details of closing one of three middle schools
By Barbara PolichettiProvidence Journal photo / Bob Thayer WARWICK, RI -- A special school-buildings study panel began looking at the details of closing one of the school district's three middle school...
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Reporter's query: We're looking for your Avon Cinema stories
By Lynne Chaput Providence Journal filesWriter Thomas Cobb at the Avon in 2010. It's the last of Providence's neighborhood theaters. The Avon Cinema, an East Side landmark, has seen many a date night...
View ArticleFather and son charged in Exeter robberies; son held without bail
By Maria ArmentalWARWICK, R.I. -- A father and son were arraigned in District Court, Warwick, Wednesday in connection to several robberies Monday in Exeter, the Rhode Island State Police said. Robert...
View ArticleSen. Reed urges Russia to reverse adoption ban
By Paul DavisU.S. Sen.Jack Reed Wednesday urged Russia to reverse a new law that bans Americans from adopting Russian children, Reed, who met with Sergey Kislyak, the Russian Ambassador to the U.S.,...
View ArticleVideo: Auto show rolls into Providence
By News staff Providence Journal video by Andrew Dickerman Weeks of work and dozens of people are needed to produce the 2013 Northeast International Auto Show at the R.I. Convention Center in...
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