It was a rare, stinging rebuke of state officials by an enforcement wing of the federal government. Then the Ocean State’s Attorney General weighed in, reddening the handprint left behind … more

Johnston Mayor Joseph M. Polisena Jr.’s office announced more than $5 million in funding for home buyouts on Belfield Drive, the site of “persistent flooding issues.” Now … more

As they handed out Christmas gifts to those in need last week, Westbay Community Action received one of their own – $20,000 – from an avid golfer. Westbay President and CEO Paul … more

Residential Properties Ltd. has announced the sale of 911 Frenchtown Road in East Greenwich for $626,000. Sales Associate Mark Ryan represented the seller as the listing agent in this transaction. … more

On Nov. 16, the Rhode Island Airport Corporation renewed a three-year agreement valued at $575,791 annually with president and CEO Iftikhar Ahmad, making him one of the highest-paid state employees, yet a far cry from URI men's basketball coach Ryan "Archie" Miller, who is paid $1,405,000.05 according to a Channel 12 report Under the agreement approved by the board … more

By JOHN HOWELL Mayor Frank Picozzi set off fireworks Monday when he asked on his Facebook page what residents would think of moving the July 4 fireworks from Oakland Beach to Rocky Point. … more

Timetable to groundbreaking for new high schools Feb 13 - retention of OPM Mid April - complete design for bid docs Late April - Out to bid for design build contractors Late May, early June - … more

Packing winds of nearly 70 MPH and more than two inches of rain, Monday’s southeaster caused extensive flooding along Warwick’s 39 miles of shoreline, downed trees and fortunately … more

April 18 There is a sewer line leaking on West Shore Rd in the vicinity of the Islander. Repairs are underway. (Story in this edition) Food trucks are back for the season! Attendance … more

Dozens of people packed their blankets and picnic lunches and headed to Oakland Beach to beat the heat. Three lifeguards watched over beachgoers clad in bright bikinis and board shorts. Though some … more

In a 3-2 vote Tuesday, the Warwick School Committee saw a quiet but dramatic shakeup in leadership, as Shaun Galligan replaced David Testa as School Committee Chair. Galligan  was backed by … more

Children and their families enjoying a week of school vacation got to enjoy a day out at Warwick Mall at the sixth annual Family Fun Expo this past Thursday. The expo was run in collaboration … more

Everyone wanted to launch Saturday, recalls Joe DiCenzo of Pleasure Marina in Oakland Beach, even the owner of Twisted Thoughts, a 55-footer that made it into the slings with an easy foot to spare on … more

BASF, an international chemical company, has submitted a sediment sampling workplan to the Environmental Protection Agency to determine if sediment along the Pawtuxet River in the Warwick/Cranston … more

Usually this isn't the time of year to be walking the beach. And usually, in late January ice locks Brush Neck Cove. But like a summer scene, the setting sun is reflected in the sand and ripples of a … more

The Executives Association of Rhode Island presented donations and clothing for the second year to Project Undercover, a non-profit organization supporting children living in poverty in the Ocean … more

TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) Chapter #38 East Greenwich, recently held their Fall Rally at Gregg's Restaurant on South County Trail. Awards were presented to women for being KOPS (Keep Off Pounds … more

Lakewood Baptist Church hosted its19th Annual Rhode Island Community Food Bank Benefit Concert, Palm Sunday, March 24th. This year’s concert was dedicated to everyone that has come to the … more

Postal carriers found people more generous than last year in its annual “Stamp out Hunger” food drive conducted Saturday. The local drive coordinated by Jim Harrington also received the … more