$10,000 Lottery Ticket Bought in E.P.

Chafee Nixes 'Choose Life' License Plates — What Do You Think?

Rhode Island Gov. Lincoln Chafee recently vetoed a bill that would have created a new registration plate.

Rumford Library Transforming Into Home

East Providence City Council approves sale to Riverside buyer who agrees to deed restriction for home so it can't be used for commercial space.

Spending of $800,000 in Community Development Funds in E.P. Approved

The East Providence City Council signs off on the spending plan for the Community Development Block Grants.

Last Week in RI: H-H-H, WBC

Miss anything that happened this week? Take a look at some of the top stories from around Rhode Island. Click the headlines to read the full story.

Budget Board OKs Hiring of Coaches, Transfer of Cash for Cemetery

The East Providence Budget Commission takes care of business on Thursday in about 15 minutes.

Fiscal Advisor, Not AFO, Coming to E.P.

Amendments made last session to the Fiscal Stability Act replace an administrative and finance officer with a fiscal advisor in East Providence; it will still cost half of salary.

War of Words Over Police Chief Escalates

Police chief's attorney, Thomas McAndrew, accuses East Providence city manager with making misstatements and inferences to undermine Joseph Tavares.

Cunha Scolds Rossi, School Board Member for 'Political Nonsense'

City Councilor takes colleague Chrissy Rossi and Anthony Ferreira to task at City Council meeting Tuesday night for recent comments they've made.

Automated Recycling Coming Soon to E.P.

You'll be wheeling a 95-gallon blue recycling container to the curb soon, where MTG will pick it up for tipping into the truck with a mechanical arm.

Repeat Liquor-License Offenders Get Whacked, Including Loss of a License

East Buffet loses its liquor license for at least 6 months and must close on Friday; Brookfield Liquors must close for three days this weekend.

Repeat Offenders Face Liquor-License Hearings Before City Council

East Buffet Restaurant, cited 3 times, and Brookfield Liquors and the Comedy Connection, cited twice each, face show-cause hearings on serving alcohol to minors.

Last Session in the General Assembly

Here are some of the highlights of the 2013 General Assembly session.

E.P. Legislators to Sit on Special Bridge Toll Study Commission

Sen. Daniel DaPonte and Rep. Helio Melo appointed to the bridge toll board.

Last Week in the General Assembly

Fiscal Year 2014 budget signed into law during final week of RI General Assembly session for 2013.

Job Lot Olives Recall Expanded

You are advised not to eat any Bel Frantoio olives sold at any Ocean State Job Lot.

Wet June Triggers Mosquito Explosion

DEM has been capturing more mosquitos in the traps it sets to monitor diseases than in the past 20 years.

Amore's Oral-Cancer Care Bill OKd

East Providence Rep. Gregg Amore sponsored the House bill that puts oral cancer treatments on same page as IV chemotherapy for insurance coverage.

New Financing Model for Home-Energy Efficiency Upgrades Goes to Governor

Sen. William Conley Jr. of East Providence is a sponsor of the legislation for a new form of loans for energy upgrades that becomes a property assessment.

Seatbelt Law Stays, Fine Drops. What Do You Think?

Drivers cited for the primary offense will be charged $40 instead of the prior $85.

Fixing Up High School Critical for Accreditation

Superintendent tells School Committee that East Providence High School's physical condition is a concern for keeping its accreditation in five years.

Amended Legislation Would Clear Way for AFO in East Providence

It appears that E.P. will only have to split the cost for an administrative and financial officer for five years under amended legislation.

Last Week in the General Assembly

Passage of the 2013-2014 state budget highlights the headlines in the General Assembly last week.

Wine, Spirits Sales Tax Trimmed

The General Assembly eliminated the tax to help level the playing field for RI liquor stores competing with neighboring Massachusetts stores.

RI Minimum Wage Hike OKd — What Do You Think?

The General Assembly recently passed an increase in the minimum wage, effective Jan. 1, 2014.

Trash Pickups Change for Holiday

Your trash will be collected a day later next week if your pickup day is Thursday or Friday.

City to Start Search for 12 Firefighters

The East Providence Fire Department is looking to fill a dozen vacant positions; it received the approval to start the recruitment process by the budget commission.

Supreme Court Overturns DOMA

By a 5-4 vote, justices today ruled the Defense of Marriage Act unconstitutional.

Longtime Restaurants, Liquor Store Slapped for Selling Beer to Teens

The East Providence City Council levies the minimum amount of fines for serving minors, including two 17-year-olds.

More Heavy Rain on Deck For Next Two Days

Flood warning issued for approaching storm in Southern New England.

Return of Tax Exemptions Sought for 9 E.P. Nonprofit Organizations

The East Providence City Council votes to send resolutions for tax-exempt status for the nonprofits to the legislature.

City Council OKs Financing Plan for Kettle Point Housing Development

East Providence councilors vote unanimously for an ordinance that creates tax-increment financing to pay for public improvements and remediation at the 407-unit development on the waterfront.

House Passes Melo's Bill to Create Executive Office of Commerce

The legislation was part of a larger package of bills intended to shake up the way RI manages economic development.

Liquor Stores Face License Hearings; Kettle Point Bonds on Docket

The East Providence City Council meets today at 7:30 pm for its first June meeting with 'show-cause' hearings on the agenda for three liquor stores.

Court Advocates Protest Budget Cuts

Beginning June 3, advocacy services for domestic violence — including those provided by Women's Recource Center of Newport and Bristol Counties — will be closed on Mondays.

Last Week in the General Assembly

Passage of East Providence Sen. William Conley's bill for energy-upgrade financing among the highlights of last week in the RI General Assembly.

City Takes Step Closer to Hiring AFO

The East Providence Budget Commission sets a compensation package for the Administrative and Finance Officer but puts off approving an organizational chart with the position.

RIPTA Bus-Route Hearings Starting

The Rhode Island Public Transit Authority is starting a second round of hearings on proposed bus route changes in the the Barrington Public Library today, May 29.

Historic Hall Gets Preservation Grant

The Rhode Island Historical Preservation and Heritage Commission (RIHPHC) gives $7,500 for a study of the vacant Odd Fellows Hall -- a historic building near the waterfront.

Last Week in the General Assembly

Here are some highlights from last week's session in the General Assembly.