R.I. AG Kilmartin backs expungement of more criminal records, with caution
By Katherine GreggPROVIDENCE, R.I. - Attorney General Peter Kilmartin is urging the Senate Judiciary Committee to allow an individual who has never been convicted of a felony - and has stayed out of...
View ArticleVideo: Signs mark mugging-free zone in Providence; city taking them down
By News staff Journal video/ Andrew DickermanDowntown Providence is cluttered with signs on every street corner and lining every block, but a new one was spotted Monday. "No mugging? Wait, I have to...
View ArticleWinter storm watch in effect from Thursday to Friday morning
By News staffA dangerous storm moving across the midwest will bring high winds, and a mix of rain, snow and sleet to our area beginning Wednesday. Snow accumulations could top 12 inches north and west...
View ArticleProvidence man sentenced to 2 years in identity-theft scheme
By News staffPROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) -- A citizen of the Dominican Republic living in Providence has been sentenced to two years in federal prison in a scheme to steal and sell the identities of Puerto...
View ArticleR.I. Senate committee approves new mental health advocate
By Lynn ArditiPROVIDENCE, R.I. -- A Senate committee on Tuesday unanimously approved Megan N. Clingham as Rhode Island's new mental health advocate, clearing the way for a vote of the full Senate as...
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Former U.S. Rep. Joe Kennedy mourns death of Venezuelan leader Chavez
By News staff BOSTON (AP) -- Former U.S. Rep. Joseph Kennedy II is mourning the death of Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez, saying he cared deeply about the poor. Kennedy, who heads the heating...
View ArticleBill for DUI with a child gets R.I. House committee attention
By News staffPROVIDENCE -- State police Supt. Steven G. O'Donnell described five incidents, dating back to last July. Barrington Police Chief John M. LaCross described two more, dating back to November...
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Storm moves into region, bringing snow, sleet, strong wind
By Jack Perry Providence Journal photo/ Tim Murphy The waves slam Matunuck Town Beach Thursday morning. See more photos... PROVIDENCE, R.I. -- With winter storm warnings and advisories in effect,...
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Chafee asks AFL-CIO President to remain on EDC board; nominates 4 others
By Kate Bramson GEORGE NEE PROVIDENCE, R.I. -- Governor Chafee has nominated five people to serve on the Rhode Island Economic Development Corporation board of directors, including one of the remaining...
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Democratic governors' group chairman welcomes Chafee to join party; Chafee...
By News staff Providence Journal file photo Governor Chafee was joined by Vermont Gov. Peter Shumlin in 2011 at the R.I. State House. Shumlin came to Rhode Island to lend his support to the same-sex...
View ArticleURI students arrested on drug, stolen credit card charges
By Maria ArmentalSOUTH KINGSTOWN, R.I. -- Four University of Rhode Island students have been arrested after the police began investigating the use of a stolen credit card, the police said. Gibran...
View ArticleMetLife will move some Warwick jobs to North Carolina
By Barbara PolichettiWARWICK, R.I. -- MetLife Inc. is beginning a three-year plan to consolidate some of its operations by moving certain positions to North Carolina, but it has not yet determined how...
View ArticleDisciplinary charges filed against Johnston lawyer in Internet scam
By Tracy BretonPROVIDENCE, RI -- The Rhode Island Supreme Court's disciplinary counsel has filed ethics charges against Donald F. DeCiccio, a 65-year-old Johnston lawyer, for acting as an attorney...
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Greenslit trial: Chief medical examiner testifies Johnston woman died from...
By Mark Reynolds Providence Journal video / Kathy Borchers PROVIDENCE, R.I. -- Prosecutors finished presenting their case against Donald Greenslit in Superior Court, Providence, Thursday after Rhode...
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Four 'Inspiring Leaders' recognized for contributions to RI life
By Maria Armental Providence Journal photo / Mary Murphy Carol Young speaks with Gov. Chafee at the Leadership RI Inspiring Leaders Award luncheon. PROVIDENCE, R.I. -- Four "Inspiring Leaders" are...
View ArticleRecommendation made for E. Providence's next superintendent
By Bryan RourkeEAST PROVIDENCE, R.I. -- Kim Mercer has been officially nominated to be the next superintendent of schools, announced Heather Martino, a municipal advisor with the state's Department of...
View ArticleR.I. Senate confirms lawyer as mental health advocate
By News staffPROVIDENCE, R.I. -- The Rhode Island Senate Thursday unanimously approved Megan N. Clingham as the state's mental health advocate. She replaces H. Reed Cosper, who retired June 2. The...
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Storm lingers in R.I. with snow due to come overnight / Photos
By Thomas J. Morgan The Providence Journal / Bob Thayer Jill Benevides of Providence tosses her ball up the hill at Roger Williams Square, off Gano Street, in Providence Thursday as the snow kept...
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Miss Universe surprises students at Bay View Academy by visiting for...
By Donita Naylor Photo courtesy Lori DesVergnes Olivia Culpo, center, poses with Bay View students dressed in the traditional styles of their countries of origin in honor of International Women's Day...
View ArticleFinance panel legislators quiz state police officer put in charge of RIPTA
By Bruce LandisPROVIDENCE, R.I. -- Legislators on the House Finance Committee on Thursday questioned members of the "resource team" that Governor Chafee put in charge of the Rhode Island Public Transit...
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