Federal appeals court rules that U.S. District Court judge was right to order a new trial for trooper in ‘excessive force' case.
One of Kim Vredenburg's designs was selected for the juried Bead Review in 2008.
There is considerable debate about whether levels are high enough to warrant concern.
Distefano charged with six felonies, including embezzling money from Turning Pointe.
Town did not lose money on unsuccessful event, council notes.
The Chariho Career and Technical Center students are building a two-car garage at the Woodville Road home of Harold and Thelma Ward.
Issuing a long-awaited decision Tuesday, the Planning Board narrowly denied a WARM Center bid to add a second floor with eight apartments for disabled, low-income tenants.
Police are asking the community to keep watch and make note of anything out-of-the-ordinary in local neighborhoods.
This weekend, Frank Abate, of Westerly, will be running a half-marathon in Philadelphia to raise money for the American Cancer Society.
Westerly schools head tells council that a zero-increase budget will mean painful cuts to education.
The mission of the Groton Historical Society is to maintain, preserve and exhibit documents and artifacts with historical links to the entire Town of Groton.
Monday Profile: Nick Stenhouse
Christopher DiPaola, a mainstay on the local radio scene for the last two decades, bought the radio station for a reported $350,000.
"People contact me and we try to do a different community service project each month."
A ceiling is being built for Foster Parrots, courtesy of Ocean State Veterinary Specialists
Schools superintendent says another major slice from education budget isn’t feasible
One of the first neighborhood-wide solar installations in the world was at the master-planned community of Drake Landing in the town of Okotoks in Alberta, Canada.
Police gain DWI tool
World War II veterans proudly take in DC’s memorial on the Mall
This is also a good time to reflect on your perennial garden's performance.
Regional school board votes 9-2 to look for ways to assist member towns should the cash-strapped state make more cuts.
Chapel also has an annual Thanksgiving Dinner scheduled Nov. 15 at Chariho High School.
Change takes effect on Saturday
School Committee hopes to have permanent superintendent on the job by July 1.
First-time offenders of the Rhode Island ban on texting while driving face $85 fines.
Throwing footballs and throwing pots are not two things you often see together.
Rhode Island veterans of World War II are in Washington, D.C., for Veterans Day ceremonies at the WWII Memorial.
In rejecting legislation to reopen a DMV office in Westerly, Carcieri points to the state's "severe fiscal crisis."
On Nov. 14, the Kingston Fire Department will play host to a Rhode Island Blood Center drive and bone marrow registry.
Merrick Alpert, of Mystic, a veteran and Democratic challenger to U.S. Sen. Chris Dodd, begins a 117-mile walk across Connecticut.
Decision to be made next month when full board is present
Supplies are being collected for Operation Christmas Child, a project of Samaritan's Purse International Relief Organization.
Local service agencies strain to keep up with the rise in need experienced by former members of the middle class.
Monday Profile
She has been volunteering at Rhode Island Assisting Those in Need, RI CAN, ever since 2005.
Local parade honors those who served
According to Green Roofs for Healthy Cities, a nonprofit industry association, green roofs are gaining popularity.
With a little preparation, grapes can be successfully grown in the home garden on a trellis or on an arbor.
The event was put on by the 40 students in the school's student government.
"Westerly cannot afford this contract at this time"
The 34th annual photography show and the Connecticut Women Artists, Inc. juried shows will be on display at Mystic Arts Center through Nov. 14.
Big splash at Granite Theatre
Chairman James Murano Jr. says commenting further would create both legal and financial problems for the school district.
Emily Hamilton hopes to raise about $750 to sponsor a Soccer Without Borders team in South America.
Haberek trounces challenger in Stonington; Mullane grabs 13th term in North Stonington
St. Pius drew the earliest date, while the latest is expected to take place Dec. 14 at Westerly High School.
Unannounced event at Sutton Park's skateboarding park drew crowds of skaters and spectators.
Haberek, Mullane win by large margins
Local man tests positive for H1N1
Resident and media reports have noted larger- than-usual populations of the bug.
Local women leads effort to raise $150,000 for building a village in Haiti.
If no agreement is reached tonight, the teachers and school board will enter arbitration
The most feasible sites for harnessing the wind are in White Rock
Through the Interact Club, Moen always finds ways to help those in need.
Former resident looks back at Pierce Street house
Open house held for North Glen Condominiums
Current chair among those in the running
Much has been done to prevent major oil spills.
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