2 Providence firefighters hurt battling house blaze during height of storm
By Karen Lee ZinerPROVIDENCE, RI -- Two firefighters were injured early Saturday after one slipped and injured his back and the other developed chest pains while fighting a fire at 433 Elmwood Ave....
View ArticleTwin River Casino delays reopening until 6 p.m. Saturday
By Donita NaylorLINCOLN, R.I. -- Twin River Casino Casino, which closed at 6 p.m. Friday, will open at 6 p.m. Saturday, casino spokeswoman Patti Doyle said. The casino on Friday said it had hoped to...
View ArticleProvidence hospitals treat 100 for storm-related injuries
By Karen Lee ZinerOne hundred adults and children were treated for blizzard-related injuries since Friday at the Miriam, Rhode Island and Hasbro Children's hospitals, a Lifespan spokeswoman said...
View ArticleMake sure home vents are clear, says Cranston mayor
By Barbara PolichettiCRANSTON, R.I. -- Taking a quick walk around the outside of your house -- even if it means wading through snow -- could be life-saving, according to Mayor Allan Fung. Knowing that...
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Barrington DPW truck stuck for two hours at intersection / Photos
By Pamela Reinsel Cotter The Providence Journal photos / Mary Murphy A Barrington Department of Public Works plow was stuck for more than two hours Saturday morning at the intersection of Nayatt Road...
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Snowfall map from National Weather Service shows totals around New England
By Andrea Panciera The National Weather Service's website out of Taunton, Mass. is displaying a "prototype" map showing snowfall totals around New England. A screenshot of what it looks like at 12:30...
View ArticleNumber of power failures in R.I. down a little
By Andrea Panciera National Grid power outages in Rhode Island A tweet just in from Governor Chafee says "steady progress" is being made on efforts to restore power to Rhode Islanders, as the governor...
View ArticleBarrington offers temporary shelter, plans to open Primrose School by 2 p.m.
By Lynn ArditiBARRINGTON, R.I. -- Those who need shelter in Barrington can make their way to the public safety building at 100 Federal Rd., Public Works Director Alan Corvi said just before noon on...
View ArticleGovernor Chafee stops his tour of state cleanup efforts to lend a hand
By Mike McKinneyPROVIDENCE, R.I. -- Gil Grossman of Providence found himself in a precarious spot: The blue Ford Focus he was driving had slid into deep snow on Elmwood Avenue. Next thing he knew,...
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In Smithfield, roads being cleared; most homes have power
By Felice Freyer Providence Journal photos / Felice Freyer Laura's Pleasant View Diner, encased in snow, is open for business. SMITHFIELD, R.I. -- The "open" sign outside Laura's Pleasant View Diner...
View ArticleChafee declares driving exemption for people going to shelters
By Thomas J. MorganPROVIDENCE, R.I. -- Governor Chafee on Saturday added people on their way to a shelter to his list of people exempted from the statewide driving ban. Exempt from the driving ban are:...
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Mail service suspended in RI, rest of New England due to snow
By News staff Providence Journal photo / Kathy Borchers This snow-covered mailbox in Seekonk won't need to be cleared until Monday, when postal delivery resumes. PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) - The U.S. Postal...
View ArticlePPAC, Festival Ballet cancel Saturday performances
By News staffPROVIDENCE, R.I. -- Providence Performing Arts Center and Festival Ballet Providence canceled shows Saturday due to the storm. PPAC canceled the Saturday matinee and evening performances...
View ArticlePope Benedict XVI to step down
By Maria ArmentalVATICAN CITY (AP) -- Pope Benedict XVI announced Monday that he would resign Feb. 28 -- the first pontiff to do so in nearly 600 years. The decision sets the stage for a conclave to...
View ArticleToday in RI history: North Providence police Sgt. convicted
By Thomas J. MorganA year ago today: Brown University "reaffirms" the importance of financial support for cash-strapped Providence without announcing specifics of how much the tax-exempt university...
View ArticleState police arrest wrong-way driver on drunken-driving charge
By Maria ArmentalWARWICK, R.I. -- A West Warwick man was arrested Sunday morning on drunken-driving charges after he was seen driving the wrong way on Route 95, the state police said. The authorities...
View ArticleFreezing rain, sleet, snow to change to all rain
By Jack PerryPROVIDENCE, R.I. -- Freezing rain, sleet and snow on this Monday morning could slicken roads and make driving more difficult, especially north of Providence, according to our weather...
View ArticleRI power failures down to about 15,000, full restoration expected by midnight
By Maria ArmentalPROVIDENCE, R.I. -- National Grid officials say about 15,000 customers who remain without power Monday should be back up in service by midnight. Most of the power failures are in the...
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Ex-Central Falls mayor seeks leniency at sentencing
By W. Zachary Malinowski Journal file photoCharles D. Moreau PROVIDENCE, R.I. -- Ex-Central Falls Mayor Charles D. Moreau, who is scheduled to be sentenced to federal prison on a corruption charge...
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Photo: Accident backs up traffic on Route 4
By News staff Journal photo/ Kathy BorchersTraffic was backed up for about a mile on Route 4 south at 10 a.m. Monday as Rhode Island State police clear the crash near exit 7.
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