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Chariho officials authorize emergency repairs at the Hope Valley Elementary School after metal ties were found to be rusted and failing.

Citing legal concerns over the conduct of some of its employees, the Rhode Island Public Broadcasting System said PBS employees will stop taping town meetings on the company's time.

The roadways turned deadly over the final few days of Bike Week, with the latest fatal motorcycle crash occurring in Brentwood yesterday.

The state Board of Elections said yesterday afternoon the mail ballots for local races had been counted, and that it intended to transmit the figures electronically to the various town halls.

The final result of the nonbinding referendum was 1,622 votes in favor of withdrawal and 1,617 opposed, according to state Board of Elections figures.

Voters OK $23.5 million budget Hopkinton voters reject $3.5 million for road repair By Vickie Goff/The Sun Staff HOPKINTON Taxpayers narrowly approved a $23.5-million budget in a low-turnout 135-118 referendum ...

Although he has been the acting Chariho Regional Middle School principal for four months, Gregory Zenion's new role becomes official on July 1. The School Committee voted unanimously on May 27 to appoint Zenion ...

Legislation that could allow up to $25 million of construction at the Chariho Regional School District's Switch Road campus won unanimous approval from the state House of Representatives Wednesday.

Environmental officials are warning Hopkinton residents to be cautious after three fox attacks, including one by a fox that tested positive for rabies.

An education and outreach program offers free, lead-paint testing services and mitigation classes.

A fox in Hope Valley has been found to have rabies. HOPE VALLEY - Environmental officials are asking local residents to be on the lookout for rabid foxes, following several attacks in the Sweet Valley Estates ...

The state House Committee on Finance approved three bills designed to authorize $25 million in bonds for renovations and construction at Chariho's Switch Road campus Thursday.

Does Rhode Island have what it takes to compete with Massachusetts and Connecticut for the title of New England's movie-making king? Supporters say tax-credit programs now offered in all three states are no ...

“I know you can do it, so if you just want to shift them, I'm just going to sit until you do something.”

"Pick your days," says surfer Natalie Baggesen, 19, a URI sophomore who has surfed for about three years. via Providence Journal

A bipartisan group of U.S. senators has introduced legislation to improve medical care for women veterans. 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

“I remember running my hands through my hair and my hair feeling crispy and coming off”

One minute, the Samuel B. Roberts was steaming through the Persian Gulf at 25 knots, not a hostile ship or aircraft in sight. via Providence Journal

“I can't tell you how many letters of recommendation I've done for young Rhode Island filmmakers heading to Los Angeles.”

George T. Marshall, founder of the Rhode Island International Film Festival and a New England Emmy winner, knows a lot about films and filmmaking. via Providence Business News

“Our clients got the letter in the mail and said what does this mean?”

"We provide software as a service, one of the new buzzwords in the industry," said Shannon founder and chief executive officer Kevin H. Hoyle. via Providence Journal

Matthew Thomas, 46, charged with disorderly conduct, resisting arrest and simple assault, has served on the tribal council since 1990 and was elected the tribe's youngest chief sachem since Colonial times. via Providence Journal