New surcharges for licenses and registrations went into effect on July 1.
Drivers cited for the primary offense will be charged $40 instead of the prior $85.
The General Assembly recently passed an increase in the minimum wage, effective Jan. 1, 2014.
Businessman Alfred Costantino took his criticism — and Supt. Robert O'Brien made his reply — to the pages of the Valley Breeze.
A proposal by Sen. Stephen R. Archambault would allow the town of Smithfield to charge Bryant University for public safety service to the campus.
The $8.2 billion budget proposal for fiscal 2014 now heads to the state Senate.
The Rhode Island House voted to include the repayment of so-called "moral obligation bonds" in its fiscal 2014 budget proposal.
By a 5-4 vote, justices on June 26 ruled the Defense of Marriage Act unconstitutional.
Denis Finlay among speakers at "Shared Municipal Services in Action" forum.
Heavy wind, hail and heavy rain expected until 8:45 p.m.
Councilman Bernard Hawkins successfully lobbied for town council support of legislation to be sought from the Rhode Island General Assembly.
Blue skies will turn to thunder and lightning by Monday afternoon.
As part of last week's Town Financial Meeting, voters approved a plan to hold $450,000 in school funding until a performance audit of the school department is completed later this year.
In a voice vote, the majority of the 128 residents affirmed the $63-million spending plan for fiscal 2014.
Smithfield voters approved the $63-million spending plan for fiscal 2014. Here's the live coverage from the Town Financial Meeting.
A 'Nor'easter-like storm' is expected to bring 1 to 3 in. of rain later Thursday.
Voters will be able to cast their votes on the $63.25 million fiscal 2014 spending plan.
Flood warning issued for approaching storm in Southern New England.
Beginning on June 25, the Rhode Island Turnpike and Bridge Authority (RITBA) will discount the cost of its E-ZPass transponders from its usual price of $20.95 to just $10.
Some areas could see three inches of rain.
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Beginning today, advocacy services for domestic violence — including those provided by Sojourner House and the Women's Center of Rhode Island — will be closed on Mondays.
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The National Weather Service is warning of the potential for strong thunderstorms Wednesday afternoon.
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Among the proposed projects are a new garage for the Zamboni, and a conversion from oil to gas heat.
About 300 joined police and fire honor guards, local schools in honoring those fallen in service.
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Forecasters are predicting thunderstorms will develop again this afternoon.
The cost of the Smithfield's Enterprise Funds is expected to go up by about $300,000 in the next fiscal year.
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A bill legalizing same-sex marriage passed 56-15.
Roger Williams University hosted U.S. Sen. Jack Reed on May 1 to speak about the expected doubling of student loan interest rates.
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Members of the Brotherhood of Utility Workers and Local 369 have voted to authorize a strike against National Grid.
Alvin C. Bacon, D.O., over-dispensed prescribed medications, according to officials.
With the Senate's approval, the bill now goes to Gov. Lincoln Chafee for his signature.
Local farmers to show off their cider during celebration of farming industry.