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Woman pulled from burning home in East Providence

Wed, 22 May 2013 07:28:11 -0400

EAST PROVIDENCE, Rhode Island - An East Providence woman has been hospitalized after being pulled from her burning home by a neighbor.

RI Senate approves Chafee's pick to lead EDC

Tue, 21 May 2013 17:52:58 -0400

PROVIDENCE, Rhode Island - Rhode Island's Economic Development Corp. has a new leader after the state Senate on Tuesday unanimously approved Gov. Lincoln Chafee's pick to head the agency, still reeling from its failed investment in former Red Sox pitcher Curt Schilling's video game company.

Former RI Senate candidate runs for Colo. governor

Tue, 21 May 2013 16:40:07 -0400

PROVIDENCE, Rhode Island - Steve Laffey, a onetime Republican U.S. Senate candidate in Rhode Island, announced Tuesday he's running for governor of Colorado.

Providence man arrested, held in Ecstasy delivery

Tue, 21 May 2013 15:44:21 -0400

PROVIDENCE, Rhode Island - A Providence man has been ordered held after being arrested for allegedly delivering thousands of Ecstasy pills.

RI tea party members protest IRS

Tue, 21 May 2013 13:40:25 -0400

PROVIDENCE, Rhode Island - Tea party activists are rallying outside IRS offices in Rhode Island to protest the federal agency's scrutiny of their groups.

Providence police ID 19-year-old homicide victim

Tue, 21 May 2013 12:06:16 -0400

PROVIDENCE, Rhode Island - Providence police have identified the 19-year-old man fatally shot in the back.

Moderate Party chief Block to run again for RI gov

Tue, 21 May 2013 11:36:14 -0400

PROVIDENCE, Rhode Island - Saying Rhode Island is starved for effective leaders, Moderate Party founder Ken Block announced Tuesday that he will make another run for governor.

Woman charged with robbing Good Samaritan in Mass.

Mon, 20 May 2013 09:09:30 -0400

NORTH ATTLEBOROUGH, Massachusetts - Police say a Rhode Island woman is facing charges for allegedly stealing from a Good Samaritan who gave her ride after her car broke down.

New wastewater plant planned for Central Landfill

Mon, 20 May 2013 06:44:12 -0400

JOHNSTON, Rhode Island - A new $28 million wastewater treatment plant is being planned for Rhode Island's Central Landfill.

3,500 set to run in RI marathon and half-marathon

Sat, 18 May 2013 09:58:06 -0400

PROVIDENCE, Rhode Island - Some 3,500 runners are expected to take part in a marathon and half-marathon in and around Providence that will see the temporary closure of some city streets.

Lawyer: Assault on Brown athlete was self-defense

Fri, 17 May 2013 17:49:45 -0400

PROVIDENCE, Rhode Island - A 22-year-old Brown University student has been charged with disorderly conduct following an incident in which a Brown basketball player was assaulted and suffered severe head injuries.

RI memorializes WWII pilot, 69 years after death

Fri, 17 May 2013 16:21:31 -0400

PROVIDENCE, Rhode Island - Rhode Island memorialized a World War II pilot from Cranston on Friday, 69 years after his capture and execution by the Japanese.

Emergency shelter to remain open through summer

Fri, 17 May 2013 06:32:04 -0400

PROVIDENCE, Rhode Island - The Roman Catholic Diocese of Providence says it has raised enough money to keep the state's only emergency homeless shelter open through the summer.

RI regulator says bars can sell bottles

Fri, 17 May 2013 05:12:01 -0400

PROVIDENCE, Rhode Island - Rhode Island's liquor license regulator says bars and restaurants can sell whole bottles of distilled liquor to customers.

North Providence student killed in bike-car crash

Thu, 16 May 2013 13:45:24 -0400

NORTH PROVIDENCE, Rhode Island - A North Providence High School student riding his bicycle died after he was struck by a car late Wednesday night.

Confirmation vote set on Chafee's EDC nominee

Thu, 16 May 2013 12:13:07 -0400

PROVIDENCE, Rhode Island - The Rhode Island Senate has scheduled a vote next week on Gov. Lincoln Chafee's nominee to head the state's economic development agency.

Canoeists rescued by firefighters on training run

Thu, 16 May 2013 05:13:20 -0400

PROVIDENCE, Rhode Island - Two canoeists have been rescued from the Providence River by firefighters on a marine training run.

Providence to hold forum on underage drinking

Thu, 16 May 2013 03:10:06 -0400

PROVIDENCE, Rhode Island - The city of Providence is partnering with the Rhode Island chapter of Mothers Against Drunk Driving for a town hall meeting on underage drinking.

RI treasurer to lawmakers: Cap payday loan rates

Wed, 15 May 2013 19:38:20 -0400

PROVIDENCE, Rhode Island - Payday loan opponents including Treasurer Gina Raimondo urged Rhode Island lawmakers on Wednesday to limit interest rates on short-term loans - a proposal that payday lenders say could put them out of business.

Fallen Providence officer honored in DC service

Wed, 15 May 2013 16:27:07 -0400

PROVIDENCE, Rhode Island - A Providence police officer who was killed in an accident in the line of duty last year was among those honored at a ceremony in the nation's capital.

RI gets $654,000 in federal fire safety funding

Wed, 15 May 2013 15:34:24 -0400

PROVIDENCE, Rhode Island - Rhode Island is the recipient of over $654,000 in competitive federal grants for household fire prevention efforts, equipment upgrades and training.

Man robbed at Providence hotel during escort date

Wed, 15 May 2013 11:02:03 -0400

PROVIDENCE, Rhode Island - Providence police say a 32-year-old New Jersey man who set up a late-night meeting with a woman through an escort service became the victim of an armed robbery.

Providence shoplifting suspect sent to prison

Wed, 15 May 2013 07:08:13 -0400

NORTH PROVIDENCE, Rhode Island - A judge has sent a 64-year-old Providence man to prison after his arrest on a shoplifting charge.

Vote on bill to arm URI cops delayed

Tue, 14 May 2013 18:41:42 -0400

PROVIDENCE, Rhode Island - State lawmakers in Rhode Island on Tuesday postponed a vote on legislation that would allow University of Rhode Island police officers to carry firearms - but insisted the proposal remains under serious consideration.

RIPTA offers special PawSox bus service

Tue, 14 May 2013 15:15:21 -0400

PAWTUCKET, Rhode Island - The Rhode Island Public Transit Authority is offering special bus service to and from Pawtucket Red Sox games on Sundays for the rest of the season.