Foster News

For Ken C. Hopkins, winning is routine. In fact, the Glocester resident has won so many awards at the Ancient and Horribles July Fourth Parade over the past 30 years that he has lost count.

Providence-based RDW Group took home 20 honors, more than any other local agency, from the Publicity Club of New England's 2008 Bell Ringer Awards.

David Quiroa of Newport ran for state representative as a Republican in 2004, but he renounced his Republican affiliation after Gov.

A park is being built on Pierce Street as part of an effort to revitalize the North End.

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Candidates for the open Town Council seat will find out Friday the order in which their names will appear on the July 8 ballot, Secretary of State A. Ralph Mollis announced.

A judge revoked bail today for a Fall River man charged with organizing a three-year campaign of gang rapes and intimidation of a mentally-handicapped Rhode Island man.

A team of physicists in the Institute for Ultrafast Spectroscopy and Lasers of the Physics Department at The City College of New York have developed new near-infrared broadband laser materials with tunability ...

New beginnings are happening for Memorial Day weekend with a partnership between Sal's Production and Lagniappe Productions sponsoring a new Cajun and Zydeco festival in RI. via BellaOnline

“I'm not coming from the sidelines.”

Three candidates submitted endorsement papers Tuesday for the Town Council seat vacated when Harold R. Shippee abruptly resigned in March. via Providence Journal

“And what started with chimpanzees moved to the rainforest and moved to all the species that live in the world's forests.”

At age 4, Jane Goodall hid in a hen house to find out how hens laid eggs. Once she found out, she ran to her mother, full of excitement. via Providence Journal

A Fall River man accused of raping and stalking a mentally disabled man is in trouble again. via WLBZ

The police are urging residents to lock their doors and be extra vigilant after a series of housebreaks in the area of the Foster Country Club late last week. via Providence Journal

An accident in Foster Sunday afternoon leaves one person dead and several other injured. via WJAR-TV

“Right now, it's probably closer to 10”

Law firm Tillinghast Licht, with roots dating to at least 1818, announced yesterday that it will wind down business in the next few months, with six key lawyers joining Adler Pollock & Sheehan on May 19. via Providence Journal

“We know people can't afford the tax increases”

The Town Council delayed approving its version of next year's town budget at a meeting Thursday, after it reduced the $13.86-million plan by about $266,000. The council is now looking at a budget of $13.6 ... via Providence Journal

“In the meantime, we must help the new executive director, Mike OConnell, by putting in place a new board.”

"Today, I am asking the R.I. Senate to consider and confirm a full slate of exemplary men and women to lead the Resource Recovery Corporation past its management challenges, through the next phases of ... via Providence Business News

“I agree with the governor that, while we need to do our due diligence, we need to get this board reconstituted and up and running.”

The board that oversees the Rhode Island Resource Recovery Corporation will have a new look, judging by the slate of nominees put forward by Governor Carcieri yesterday - one that includes an environmental ... via Providence Journal

“Greyhounds are so different than every other breed of dogs”

Story and photos by Dean Knuth Arizona Daily Star The long road to finding a home got shorter Saturday for countless greyhounds. via Tucson Region

Mr. and Mrs. Derek DiMeo Marisa Desautel of Foster and Derek DiMeo of Cranston were married Sept. via Providence Journal