Warwickonline.com - Wed Nov 25
William Arnold has been considered outstanding in his courage, business talent and leadership in the founding and settling of Pawtuxet by his friends.
Once-homeless woman pitches tent on R.I. State House lawnProvidence Journal - Wed Nov 25
Catherine Rhodes pitched her tent on the State House lawn Wednesday to protest what she says is a lack of shelter and help for the homeless this winter.
Truck fire that killed Narragansett man 'incendiary'Providence Journal - Mon Nov 23
The Narragansett father who burned to death in his pickup truck two weeks ago had caused the fire that killed him, the state fire marshal's office determined on Monday.
Red ribbon for car says 'Don't drink and drive'Providence Journal - Mon Nov 23
Rebecca Bowman, who was 13 when she lost her mother and her best friend, said a drunk driver "took away what I was." She and the police on Monday hailed a new law that the governor is expected to sign on Wednesday.
Interim ministry is important time in church cycleThe Standard-Times - Fri Nov 20
His days are numbered, and his schedule full. As the intentional interim minister of Mullein Hill Baptist Church, the Rev.
RI Woman Pleads No Contest in Charity Theft CaseWLNE-TV Providence - Fri Nov 20
A Rhode Island woman has pleaded no contest to charges that she stole more than $500,000 from two former employers, including a local charity.
RI judge made right call in smoke shop caseTurnto10.com - Thu Nov 19
A federal appeals court says a Rhode Island judge was correct to order a new trial for a state trooper who was ultimately cleared of using excessive force during a raid on a tribal smoke shop.
Westerly woman pleads no contest to embezzlementProvidence Journal - Thu Nov 19
A Westerly woman who stole a total of $506,649 from a heating company and a charity that provides therapeutic horse rides for disabled children pleaded no contest to the crimes Monday in Washington County Superior Court.
Scallops are in Nantucket for nowWarwickonline.com - Thu Nov 19
This is about a bushel and a half of Nantucket bay scallops. It took two people about 2 hours to catch and will net about twelve pounds of scallop meat.
Veterans exhibit celebrates service, reflects on war's impactProvidence Journal - Tue Nov 17
The Providence VA Medical Center is cosponsoring the 2009 "Veterans Gather" art exhibition along with the University of Rhode Island Feinstein Providence campus.
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