In political science, the lesser evil principle is that of two bad choices, one is not as bad as the other, and should therefore be chosen.
President Barack Obama and Gov. Mitt Romney squared off in the third and final presidential debate on Tuesday, Oct. 22. Here's how Rhode Island Republicans and Democrats reacted.
Monday night's foreign policy debate in Florida was the last time the two candidates will meet before the election Nov. 6.
President Barack Obama and former Governor Mitt Romney will face off in one final debate on Monday, Oct. 22. Get the information you need here.
A local church has received federal recognition by the Department of the Interior.
Did Obama redeem himself? Was Romney as masterful as in the first debate?
Tuesday's round two between President Barack Obama and Gov. Mitt Romney is Oct. 16 at 9 p.m. Eastern Time. The town-hall style debate will be moderated by CNN’s Candy Crowley.
Finance Director Laura Sitrin presented her findings after evaluated the Newport School Department's business office.
Tell us who you thought did better in Thursday night's debate: Vice President Joe Biden or Congressman Paul Ryan.
According to a report published this week, Rhode Island has one of the worst tax climates for business in the country.
Question 5 would allow for bonding up to $20 million for clean water projects; Question 6 would allow for $20 million in bond money for environmental management projects.
The project, designed by Maya Lin, is set to be completed next Spring.
Here are details on Thursday's debate between Vice President Joe Biden and Congressman Paul Ryan.
The first Engage Newport event will be held tonight, Thursday, Oct. 11, from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Quaker Meeting House.
The former Salve Regina University student accused of killing a rabbit and playing with its corpse was sentenced today.
If you have a question for the candidates, submit it in the comments section below and it could be asked during the televised Oct. 16 Town Hall Presidential Debate.
Gov. Lincoln Chafee and Senator Jack Reed mark the opening of this new infrastructure.
Two Rhode Island facilities received medication from the recalled lots linked to a nationwide outbreak of meningitis.
Here's a quick look at holiday schedules and closures for Monday, Oct. 8, 2012.
There will be no trash, recycling or yard waste collection on Monday.
With the opening of the new Sakonnet River Bridge and the coming tolls, Rep. John J. Edwards requested RIPTA restore services to Tiverton.
Watch tonight's presidential debate online and on TV. As you watch, stop back share your thoughts with the community!
Sen. Jack Reed toured the Broadway area on Tuesday morning.
The candidates, incumbents and issues that will be affecting Newport and Newport County.
A Salmonella outbreak led to more than 100 nut butter spreads recalled. Check out the complete list.
The Block Island Ferry has proposed discontinuing the conventional ferry at Fort Adams for a fast ferry running out of Perrotti Park.
City Manager Jane Howington called a press conference on Wednesday afternoon to address an array of assault rumors.
The southbound lanes of the Sakonnet River Bridge will open on Friday, closing the old bridge to all traffic.
In honor of National Voter Registration Day, we’re giving you all the information you need on how and where to register to vote.
Gov. Lincoln Chafee and state Department of Transportation Director Michael P. Lewis toured the new Sakonnet River Bridge with members of the media on Monday morning.
The Sakonnet River Bridge will open both of its lanes to traffic later this week.
This one-minute video shows you how to get a free identification card that you can use when voting in November.
Robert J. McKenna Boulevard was officially dedicated at Fort Adams State Park.
Mark your calendar! A fly-fishing train ride will arrive on the island on Oct. 27.
What did you think of the new traffic pattern?