The councilors are expect to decide whether to buy the former Belmont Supermarket building for a new library.
State Sen. James C. Sheehan has submitted a bill to require post-election audits in Rhode Island.
The plan calls for the Wakefield and Westerly branches to close on May 22 and stay closed for two months.
Rhode Island is one of only six states that do not have the line-item veto.
The program is open to college students who can commit to working a minimum of 10 hours a week.
Patch's survey about drinking on town or city property has so far turned up zero municipalities that allow alcohol, but the Statehouse does.
Gov. Gina Raimondo published estimates about the impact on Rhode Island if Obamacare is repealed, but critics say the numbers are not true.
Cong. James Langevin (D-RI) is co-sponsoring the FAST Voting Act, which is being reintroduced in Congress.
Andrew Zucker, a Harvard freshman, contacted Patch about his radio interview with R.I. Cong. Jim Langevin about a future run for governor.
The ACLU says an ordinance, aimed at unruly students living off campus, is unconstitutional, and violators should not be charged.
Emergency Management says the authorities are aware of the problem.
All the state's Washington County representatives have signed letters to U.S. Sen. Jack Reed and to the federal Railroad agency.
President-elect Trump's pick to lead the Environmental Protection Agency could be bad for RI's fishing industry, Whitehouse said.
A Superior Court justice on Thursday overturned the zoning board's decision and said the substance-abuse program can rent a 2-family house.
The neighbors might think it stinks, but Judge Gallo overturned the local building inspector and zoning board.
All the ballot questions passed.
The library bond sailed through, but the Tiverton casino almost went down in Narragansett.
Here's the lowdown for Tuesday's Election Day.
Here's the lowdown for Election Day.
The state AG's office has filed a complaint against the school.
The Town has issued $6.1 million in general obligation bonds at 1.97 percent interest.
Thirty acres of marsh on the eastern shore of the Narrow River estuary will be the focus of efforts to protect the area from storms.
Chris Brown was recognized by the Obama administration for his efforts to make fishing a sustainable industry here.
The governor is scheduled to speak at URI tomorrow in support of a $45 million plus bond for two construction projects for higher education.
The controversial homestead exemption would give property owners a break on their taxes if they live in Town 183 days of the year.
The Independent is running for Rhode Island's House District 2.
Evelyn Wheeler, of the Rhode Island Historical Cemeteries Commission, asked Middletown councilors about a tax break for property owners.
The EPA and the state DEM will honor the longtime South County senator for her work on environmental issues next week in Narragansett.
Teresa Tanzi defeated two challengers vying to unseat her in House District 34.
All five candidates will sit down to answer questions at Narragansett Town Hall at 7 p.m.
The lawyer, farmer and business owner said he wants to keep advocating for "South County Values: ethics, environment, liberty, local rights.
Officer Kevin O'Connor was recognized by the 100 Club for diving into the treacherous waters off Hazard Rock to try and save a man who fell.
Seasonal and day passes would cost half as much according to the proposed spending plan.
The BAT mobile is coming to town. If you plan on driving drunk this weekend, plan on getting arrested.
A former South County House representative, Lally's appointment shortly after he resigned drew scrutiny for flouting a revolving door law.
"Bernie consistently has fought for the working men and women of America," said the District 36 Democrat.
Without compromise, the " the General Assembly likely will continue to operate in an ethics code vacuum," Sen. James C. Sheehan writes.
Pamela Nolan, who came to Narragansett in 2013, has died.
"While I have always been extremely proud of this legislation, it is particularly gratifying to see it put to use," writes Sen. Jim Sheehan.
The minimum wage goes up and politicians must adhere to new campaign finance laws in Rhode Island effective Jan. 1.