The halls of the former Pawtuxet Village Care and Rehab center are vacant, but the dust from the firestorm following the media blitz surrounding its closure has not entirely settled. Deborah … more

A bill that would provide legal protection to 9-1-1 callers in drug-related emergencies has passed the Senate Judiciary Committee with similar legislation now awaiting approval from the House … more

The Community College of Rhode Island will hold an orientation session for those interested in the college’s Comprehensive Pharmacy Technician II program at 5 p.m. on Wednesday, June 13, in Room … more

So Darius the Great and Alexander the Great didn’t cross swords… more

Members of the city’s Municipal Retirement Board will take part in a June 11 fiduciary training seminar sponsored by the Rhode Island League of Cities and Towns. The seminar, geared … more

Monday wasn’t a perfect day to start a vacation. It was cold and rainy, not what one would expect for June. For Paul Earnshaw, it turned out to be a day of saving Buckeye Brook from yet … more

The final budget hearing took place Monday night, with the council approving Mayor Scott Avedisian’s $279.7 million budget on a 6-3 vote. The approval means the property residential tax rate will … more

“Men are welcome and encouraged to attend.” more

It’s been nearly two years since the floods of 2010 infiltrated Warwick Mall and caused its temporary closure. The reopening unveiled a new look and many new stores, and Warwick Mall has been … more

Another contender has tossed his hat into the ring in the race for Congressional District 2. In addition to incumbent James Langevin, Democrat John Matson, Republicans Michael Gardiner and Michael Riley, and now Independent Abel Collins, are all vying for the second Congressional district seat. Collins officially announced his candidacy yesterday at a press conference at the State House … more