Span will allow traffic with weight restrictions for about a year before a permanent fix.
The RI Senate Judiciary Committee votes 7-4 today to move marriage-equality legislation to the full Senate on Wednesday; East Providence Sen. William Conley among those in favor.
Longtime Dist. 49 Rep. adds her name to list of mayoral contenders.
Council resolutions on tax cancellations, talk with General Assembly delegates on tonight's work session agenda.
Compost bags picked up at 7 a.m. on collection days.
A week of death and chaos comes to an end in a hail of gunfire and explosives.
The flight from a launchpad on the Virginia coast is a test run for a system that could eventually resupply the International Space Station.
Rhode Island based employees and family members are asked to log on to a web site so the Navy knows they are safe in the aftermath of the tragic bombings at the Boston Marathon.
Recent goings on at the Rhode Island State House.
The bill heads to hearing this Wednesday.
Patch sat down with local attorney to evaluate a gun registration bill that would require Rhode Island gun owners to register their weapons with police and pay a $100 registration fee.
Smithfield Rep. Brian Newberry said Rhode Island should welcome jobs from gun manufacturers.
In advance of the freshwater fishing season, about 80,000 trout have been stocked in Rhode Island ponds and streams.
Measure passed unanimously during April 1 City Council meeting.
Health Department reports no illnesses due to the recalled products in Rhode Island.
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Lonnie Jackson Jr. a freshly minted millionaire.
Woonsocket City Council members praised Alex Kithes's effort to champion legalized chicken keeping.
Prospective buyer has until April 19 to finish overdue, incomplete form.
Secretary of State's Office reminds business owners reports due to be dropped off today can be filed electronically as late as Sunday.
Cans may not be processed, may be contaminated by organisms or pathogens.
Board added funds to some line items, set to vote on document March 27.
The caucus made up of current or former public safety figures will focus on education and issues critical to first responders.
Two meetings with General Assembly reps lead to tax hike distributed across all residential classes.
Commission to attend at Parent Advisory Council's invitation.
Robert Harnois has no standing to pursue grievance after he and union agreed he'd resign.
More snow forecast just before spring's official start.
Annual celebration of theatre education hosted at Stadium Theatre, Beacon Charter School.
Legislation requiring 50 percent of sentence to be served goes to House for consideration.
Budget Commission has received about 100 letters from retirees asking questions about the new pension, healthcare rules.
Lights will blink yellow on Cumberland, red on Kendrick for two weeks before setting to normal operation.
Have a look at what the General Assembly has cooking for the state:
Legislation would require at least 50 percent of a sentence to be served by those convicted of first or second degree murder.
Young speakers draw compliments, praise, applause.
About 6-12 inches of snowfall expected from approaching storm.
Supplemental tax, vote on allowing back yard chickens, pitbull regulations tabled.
Connecting for Children and Families Launched new program this week.
Bristol might follow Barrington's lead, Providence Rep. proposes state-wide ban.
Representative faces tough challenge in aligning municipal interests.