Congress votes to reopen government, raise the debt ceiling.
The new pipeline would provide the least costly, higher quality alternative as a second source of water for Bristol, Warren and Barrington, town councilors told.
The RI Public Utilities and Carriers Commission sets Oct. 29 as the hearing date for an application for a new ferry service to Prudence Island.
The government office in charge of approving new craft beers and breweries has closed leaving some small breweries in limbo.
Warren Police Chief Peter Achilli has been given the go-ahead to being searching for a replacement for the Wood Street facility.
A forensic audit of the computer was approved by the Bristol Town Council; it received a preliminary summary of the findings at its meeting this week.
The Rhode Island Turnpike and Bridge Authority has established a new policy to collect its 10-cent toll on the Sakonnet River Bridge.
The Town Council signs off an amendment to the ordinance that increasea the number of chicken hens you can keep for eggs from 3 to 6.
Town Council votes to fix problem with website by spending up to $20,000 for a new one.
A Prudence Island couple seeks to offer ferry services to Prudence Island.
More than 90 percent of homeowners in the U.S. will see higher heating expenses this year.
The Town Council votes 3-2 against an ordinance to create 'protected trees', a Tree Commission and a tax exemption for owners of those trees.
Warren Town Council meetings tonight in Town Hall.
The Bristol Town Council holds a special meeting tonight to review a renovation plan for the Quinta-Gamelia building in Colt State Park.
Monday's strong winds could cause power outages.
Mars rover in danger of going dark thanks to furloughs at NASA.
The state Republican Party plans to raffle off an M-16 style weapon Sunday. Is this an an appropriate fundraiser for a political party? Tell us in comments.
Some 3,000 residents in Bristol and Warren could lose food assistance, depending on how long the federal shutdown continues.
Food stamps, child care services and small business assistance could all be canceled or delayed if the federal government shutdown is prolonged.
The Roger Williams Memorial and Blackstone River Valley National Corridor are among those that may be impacted by a shutdown.
The two towns are getting profit sharing checks from Rhode Island Resource Recovery on Monday — what could be done with the money?
Less beltway traffic, no museum visits, but you'll still get your mail. Local reps blame the crisis on the Tea Party.
FEMA holds session in the Barrington library for East Bay property owners.
There are no federal age restrictions on e-cigarettes and no rules about advertising those products to youths.
The move is expected to generate $2 billion in new revenue for the postal service.
Tell us: Should the state require water authorities to provide early notification of possible contamination?
State officials will be addressing changes in the 2012 flood insurance law at a meeting on Sept. 26 in Barrington.
The state rep calls for lower carbon emissions at the Brayton Point power plant in nearby Somerset, MA, after a new report lists it as second "dirtiest" in Massachusetts.
Sen. Christopher Ottiano is one of 20 members appointed to a new task force which will review gun ownership guidelines.
Executive Director Pamela Marchand's salary will be about $129,000 after the raise.
The Republican mayor took one step closer to a run for Rhode Island governor.
U.S. Sen. Jack Reed announced the $861,000 federal grant on Sept. 9.
Now is the time to tell Congressman Cicilline where you stand. Should he vote in favor of the Syria attack? Vote in the comments section and share your thoughts.
Warren voters at last year's Financial Town Meeting level-funded the town's contribution to the regional school district.
The Bristol County Water Authority Board put off decisions on a $6,200 raise for Executive Director Pamela Marchand and a new $100,000 engineer position.
The recently-switched Democrat decried the "irrational negativity" in Rhode Island political circles.
That's the question that Bristol Town Administrator Tony Teixeira is seeking to answer.
The water utility board is considering 1-percent interest charges on late bills to cover the $40,000 that goes unpaid every year.
If you're open for business on Labor Day, post your hours in the comments section.
It's been debated, contested, and protested — and now it's here. Will you pay the new toll on the Sakonnet Bridge?