New principal Kimberly Luca brings new energy to Nathan Bishop Middle School more

STOLEN TOOLS Officer Matthew Smith was dispatched to a North Fair Street residence on January 22 around 2:42 p.m. for a report of a larceny. At the scene he met with the resident who stated … more

EAST PROVIDENCE — The city council and school committee held its first joint meeting of the current session Tuesday night, Feb. 28, a forum focusing mainly on the looming issue of whether to … more

Local jazz, R&B and rock and roll icons join the Rhode Island Music Hall of Fame more

Bob Waring has a perfect view of Narragansett Parkway near Salter Grove. In fact, he looks at it just about every morning while enjoying a cup of coffee. “I’m seeing hundreds jog by the house … more

The Bishop Hendricken golf team remained unbeaten on Tuesday afternoon at Warwick Country Club, cruising past East Greenwich and Pilgrim with a team score of 154 to improve to 11-0 this spring. The Avengers weren't too far more

To the Editor: This past week the Rhode Island National Guard was mentioned twice in the Providence Journal. The subject was the same but the contributors were on opposite sides of the fence. The news story told of individuals from the National Guard more

Perry Raso's oyster farm has expanded into growing bay scallops more

IVERTON — Tiverton Police Department Lieutenant Timothy Panell walked out of the courthouse in Newport last Thursday morning a mostly free man after Second District Court Judge Colleen Hastings dismissed all but one of 58 criminal misdemeanor charges against him. On the single remaining charge — Count 1, obtaining money under false pretenses — Lieutenant Panell was allowed to "maintain a plea of not guilty," said his lawyer, Norman L. Landroche Jr. in a brief interview following the court proceeding. more

By ETHAN HARTLEY -- A petition signed by more than 70 parents of current and former students at Cedar Hill Elementary School is calling for the immediate removal of Dr. Colleen Mercurio as principal, citing six specific instances - including three instances of student-on-student sexual assault, an instance of cyber bullying and a child who was bitten by a tick and wound up with Lyme disease. more

The Cranston Police Department announced in a report on Tuesday that it has closed its internal investigation into an incident that occurred on May 18 at its annual police memorial ceremony. The report concludes that one officer, identified by various more

PORTSMOUTH — The School Committee has a strong message for state legislators: Don’t try to override Gov. Gina Raimondo’s veto of the “contract continuation” legislation … more

To the editor: The politically correct Left has once again reared its ugly head with its recent obsession with cultural cleansing. Like Isis blowing up ancient landmarks, like the Taliban smashing … more

LITTLE COMPTON — Christy Durant and her fiancé, Derek DeSalvo, both from South Kingstown, planned to get married at the Stone House on Sept. 16. Those plans have now been dashed. Also … more

When it comes to creating classic and clever events, Maryann Grace and Jennifer Burns are in a class of their own. Take last week’s celebration of National Assisted Living Week, for … more

By MICHAEL HUBER In the Memory Care Center at Cornerstone Adult Services, workers from Cornerstone and the Westbay Community Action Program were eager and excited Monday about a new community outreach program for homebound seniors. Birthday Bags" is a" more

Elvera (Parrillo) Pellegrino, age 95, of Hollywood Beach, FL (formerly of Johnston RI) passed away on September 20, 2017, two days before her 96th birthday. She was the wife of the late Matthew … more

By JOHN HOWELL When structures resembling anti-tank defenses used in World War II started appearing in an open field and trees that once filled a vacant lot came down, people asked questions. The answer to both developments in separate parts of the city more

By MERI R. KENNEDY Hundreds of people stopped in at The Thirsty Beaver in Cranston, as well as the one in Smithfield, on Dec. 4. to donate toys during the 4th Annual Toys for Tots toy drive benefiting Toys for Tots and The Rhode Island Dream Center. Last more

By THOMAS GREENBERG The Cranston YMCA is now going to be able to fix their roof and replace hot water heaters and boilers. The Scandinavian Home's going to get a much-needed" new fire alarm system. The Southside Community Land Trust farm is going to get" more

Volvo Ocean Race officials have now revealed that one fisherman was killed and nine others rescued after their fishing boat was involved in a collision with Vestas 11th Hour Racing early Saturday … more

DRIVING UNDER THE INFLUENCEOn February 9 around 10:22 p.m., Officer Holleran responded to 3376 Post Road in the area of The Remington House for a vehicle versus pedestrian motor vehicle accident. At … more

By ETHAN HARTLEY -- What's the most complicated yet important thing that any American adult has to deal with? Considering the date, you might be thinking taxes. However at any other time of the year, the popular answer would probably be healthcare. more

By THOMAS GREENBERG Paula Charleson doesn't make chocolate like most companies do. She makes it with honey rather than white or cane sugar and only uses four ingredients. And that unique spin on one of the most popular foods in the world, along with a more

By JOHN HOWELL Fifteen teams each comprised of a dog and their handler are ready to respond to emergencies across the state. It could be a fire where a family is displaced or a natural disaster, such as the threat of a hurricane that has prompted the more