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For two train travelers, buses provide link to Boston and New York
Monica Murray had been visiting her mother in Rhode Island since Monday and was set to return home to New York City by train.
Photo: Scooting along the boulevard on a sunny day in Providence
With the temperature expected to scoot up near 80 today, Jayson Rosa, 5, takes his scooter out for a ride along Blackstone Boulevard on Providence's East Side Thursday morning.
Pawtucket to move 6th graders to junior highs
Pawtucket plans to move many of its sixth graders into empty junior high school classrooms in the fall to help alleviate overcrowding in the city's elementary schools.
Third of R.I. House urges vote to reject Chafee cabinet pay raises
With a deadline only days away, House Speaker Gordon Fox has announced his plan to introduce a resolution on Wednesday to block the compounded pay raises of 3 percent in June and another 3 percent in December that Governor Chafee plans to give state agency directors in June and December.
Survey Reveals Disparities in Medicare Charges at Area Hospitals
Bill would require photo ID on all EBT cards
A bill at the Rhode Island State House would require photo identification be put on all electronic benefit transfer cards.
RI lawmakers move to block Chafee cabinet raises
More than 20 state lawmakers say Rhode Island's General Assembly should block a proposal to give raises to 14 officials in Gov.
Police File a Spate of Domestic-Assault Charges Last Weekend
A spate of domestic-assault arrests last Friday and Saturday evenings, May 10 to 11, kept the East Providence police on their toes.
MUSIC: Ghostface Killah Hits Up The Met
Everybody is always working for the weekend and hip-hop once again reigned supreme at The Met in Pawtucket on Saturday.
Grow Smart to Honor Rumford Center
Saying there is no better way to promote the many benefits of smart growth than to profile successful local examples, Grow Smart Rhode Island will honor individuals, plans and projects that play to Rhode Island's strengths, generate sustainable economic benefits and improve communities and neighborhoods in the process.
Police Log: Wig-Wearing Fake Script Passer
Thursday, May 2 2:32 p.m. - The manager of Ruby Tuesday's on Division Street told police two customers sitting at the bar rang up a bill of $91.75 and left without paying.
Monday Five: Zoning and Stadium Building, Nixle, Water Flushing
Zoning Board - The Woonsocket Zoning Board of Appeals meets tonight, 7 p.m. in Harris Hall at City Hall.
23,000 Rhode Island Children Live In Extreme Poverty
Latest statistics show that 23,000 Rhode Island children under the age of eighteen lived in extreme poverty in 2012.
New Principal Hired at Wilson Elementary School
Framingham Superintendent of Schools Stacy Scott announced Friday afternoon he has hired a new principal for Wilson Elementary School , one of the town's level 3 schools.
Governor Chafee names former Sen. President Montalbano as Superior Court judge
Governor Chafee on Friday nominated former Senate President and current District Court Magistrate Joseph Montalbano to the Superior Court bench.
Arrest Log: May 1-8: DUI, Bench Warrants and More
Dennis J. Allen, 51, 0 Lakeshore Dr., West Greenwich, arrested on a bench warrant issued from third district court on May 1 at 7:29 p.m. Thomas M. Caparco, 38, 54 Cactus Dr., Warwick, charged with driving after denial of license on May 1 at 5:17 p.m. Heidi L. Johnson, 30, 4 Sidney St., West Warwick, arrested on a bench warrant issued from third ... (more)
Pawtucket police investigating bank robbery
The police are searching for two gunmen who held up a Pawtucket Credit Union near the Providence city line early Thursday afternoon.
Raucous crowd out to save Gorton Jr. High
FOR GORTON: Gorton teacher Jason Gervasini leads the audience in singing the Gorton Anthem, complete with posters containing the lyrics.
Police Log: Bad Driving On Main Street, Missing Diamond Rings
Monday, April 29 11:32 a.m. - A Coventry man told police someone took his wife's purse while they were at the McDonald's on New London Turnpike.
5 Weekend Musts: Misquamicut Springfest + More
Don't forget to treat Mom to her favorite outing or brunch this weekend, and save a little time to have some more fun yourself.