Police Searching for Barrington Bank Robber

The man fled the Bank of America branch on County Road with an undisclosed amount of cash.

LGBTQ Foster Parents Carry Family Service of RI Banner in Pride Parade

Part of “We Take Pride in All Families” Campaign

PLEASE JOIN US! Beach SAMP Stakeholder Meeting

TOPIC: Developing the Shoreline Change Special Area Management Plan (SAMP): a discussion of the plan’s draft outline and public process.

Sail Away to a Job on the Block Island Ferry

Or on the dock. Interstate Navigation is hiring.

Keep Your Kids Safe Online this Summer

Better Business Bureau Serving E. MA, ME, RI & VT offers tips to avoid the most prevalent risks that children may encounter.

David Dadekian to return as HONORARY CHAIRPERSON for the 5th Annual BIG TOAST Fundraiser to benefit Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Ocean State

October 1st 2015 at the OceanCliff Hotel and Resort in Newport. Tickets on sale now at www.TheBigToast.org

Gas Prices Tick Up Five Cents Last Week

The range in prices in the latest local AAA survey for unleaded regular is 30 cents, from a low of $2.69 to a high of $2.99.

Week Begins with Major Cool-Off, Rain

After highs in the upper 50s and lower 60s on Monday, temperatures will bounce back and sunshine returns on Tuesday.

Last Week in RI Crime: ISIS Recruit Charged, Toddler Beaten, Man Steals $50k in Scrap

A roundup of some of the notable police reporting on Patch sites in Rhode Island last week.

American Idol Auditions in RI on June 18

Is this the year you finally get a shot? Be ready for open call auditions in Providence on Thursday.

Here are your "Wild Women" of Newport County

These 12 local women were recently honored by the Women's Resource Center for contributing in positive ways to the community.

Needed: Luggage, Backpacks, Gym Bags for Foster Children

Family Service of Rhode Island has launched a drive to collect items for children in foster care

HIV Testing Saturday, June 27, National HIV Testing Day

AIDS Project Rhode Island is marking National HIV Testing Day with special hours

MNH Adult Program: Know Your Place

Museum of natural history, adult program, geography, education program, Rhode Island history, RI

MNH Summer Happenings 2015

Summer, museum, family, adults, kids, couples, Roger Williams Park, Summer Fun, natural history

MNH Community Day

Family, Museum, community, Vault tours, archives tour, planetarium show, kid’s fun

Bad Air Quality on Thursday, RI DEM Says

Conditions are favorable high ozone. People with lung disease, older people and some children might have some trouble breathing today.

Creepy, Crawly Family Fun Weekend

Family, Museum, Halloween fun, Vault tours, planetarium show, kids fun, trick-or-treat fun

Rhode Island Children's Chorus Spring Concert This Saturday

Rhode Island Children's Chorus to perform this Saturday in Providence, featuring the advanced level Principal and Chamber Choirs.

Fossil Frenzy Weekend: National Fossil Day Celebration

Fossil Frenzy, National Fossil Day, Museum, Fossils, Family Fun, Planetarium show, Natural History

Scouts: Everyday Science! (Girl Scout Brownies and Juniors)

Scout, Girl Scout, museum, museum workshop, museum quest, earth, space, science, rocks, badges

Scouts: Junior Naturalist! (Girl Scout Brownies and Juniors)

Scout, Girl Scout, museum, museum workshop, museum quest, earth, space, science, rocks, badges

Scouts: Cub Scout Geology Rocks!

Scout, Cub Scout, museum, museum workshop, museum quest, earth, space, science, rocks, badges

Scouts: Cub Scout Space Exploration!

Scout, Cub Scout, museum, museum workshop, museum quest, earth, space, science, badges

Nature Walks: Geology of the East Bay Bike Path

Museum, Nature Walks, Museum of Natural History, beach walk, education program, Roger Williams Park, Walks, outdoors, Rocks and Minerals

Nature Walks: Fall Bird Walks

Museum, Nature Walks, Museum of Natural History, Bird watching, education program, Roger Williams Park, Walks, outdoors

Nature Walks: Butterflies in the Park

Museum, Nature Walks, Museum of Natural History, Butterflies, education program, Roger Williams Park, Walks, outdoors

Life Long Learners: Statuary Stroll

Museum, Adult Program, Museum of Natural History, Statues, education program, Roger Williams Park, Walks

Life Long Learners: Statuary Stroll

Museum, Adult Program, Museum of Natural History, Statues, education program, Roger Williams Park, Walks

Life Long Learners: Motoring among Monuments

Museum, Adult Program, Museum of Natural History, Statues, education program, Roger Williams Park, Walks

Door to Apply for Marine Trade Apprenticeships Opens Soon

A state marine trades program that offers pre-apprenticeship positions to workers opens up soon — and it has been expanded recently.

Audition This Thursday for RI Children's Chorus

Audition for the award-winning RI Children's Chorus (grades 2-12)

Audition This Thursday for RI Children's Chorus Honor Choir!

Award-winning RI Children's Chorus invites you to audition for our NEW Honor Choir; seeking tenors and basses who LOVE to sing.

Mike Tully Basketball Camp for Boys and Girls at Roger Williams University

Camp is for boys and girls ages 7 to 15 for all skill levels. Runs Monday through Friday 9 to 4 July 20 through 24.

It's June, which means wedding season is upon us.

It’s June, which means wedding season is upon us.

Barrington Girl and 19-Year-Old Man Charged after Alcohol Party

The girl allegedly had the 19-year-old get alcohol for her and her friends. He is now facing social host charges.

Homeless Shelter Lucy's Hearth Needs Your Votes

Lucy's Hearth, a homeless shelter for women and their children located in Middletown, needs your votes to win a $15,000 grant!

Last Week in RI Crime: ACO Steals Shelter Donations, Rapes, Shootings, Heroin Bust

A roundup of some of the notable police action that happened in Patch towns across Rhode Island last week.

Nearby News: Alleged Tide Detergent Thief: Her Kind of Clean?

Plus, Rockwell JFK auction, heinous crimes, a terror probe, fires, heroin arrests, and more around Rhode Island.

Barrington URI Sophomores Get Early Acceptance to Brown Med School

Ethan Snow and Haran Mennillo, both Barrington High School grads, got in through the URI-Brown University Early Identification program.