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Franken has first speaking role
In his first major appearance as US senator, Al Franken was humble and solicitous in his opening statement at Sonia Sotomayor's confirmation hearing before the...
Boston school teacher from Natick to be honored at White House
A Boston public school teacher from Natick has received a prestigious presidential Awards for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching (PAEMST). The teacher, Erin Flynn,...
Local option taxes on the table in some communities
Faced with steep cuts in state aid, some cities and towns are starting to consider adopting new local taxes on hotel rooms and restaurant meals...
Smoking linked to more rapid MS progression
Smoking cigarettes is known to raise the risk of developing multiple sclerosis, but medical researchers haven't established whether patients who already have the neurological disease...
Rhode Island news
Rhode Island Daily Lottery
The winning numbers in the Rhode Island daily lottery drawing for Monday were: 6-6-0-5 (AP, 7:38 p.m.)
RI hiring more staff to deal with food stamps
Rhode Island is using federal stimulus money to hire up to three more workers to process food stamp applications. (AP, 6:21 p.m.)
RI plans service for washed-out grave victims
Three years after their bones were scattered by rain and erosion, 71 men, women and children who have been reburied in a state cemetery are being remembered at a state memorial service. (Associated Press Writer, 7:18 p.m.)
Providence mayor seeks tax hike in new budget plan
Providence Mayor David Cicilline (Sis-uh-LEEN'-ee) is proposing raising property taxes and freezing salaries for all union and non-union workers. (AP, 2:58 p.m.)
Reed to rally support for health care overhaul
Rhode Island Sen. Jack Reed is joining cancer survivors to call for comprehensive health care reform. (AP, 1:08 p.m.)
New England govs want stimulus funding for trains
Rail service across New England would be faster, include more stops and attract twice as many riders by 2030 under an improvement plan that regional governors have backed while seeking federal stimulus funding for the project. (Associated Press Writer, 6:21 p.m.)
RI "Survivor" winner loses bid to travel to Samoa
A federal judge says "Survivor" winner Richard Hatch cannot leave home confinement early to star in a 10th anniversary edition of the show in Samoa. (AP, 12:08 p.m.)
Gas prices drop in RI for 3rd straight week
Gas prices in Rhode Island have dropped 4 cents per gallon, continuing a three-week trend. (AP, 10:18 a.m.)
Study: RI residents a pretty disagreeable bunch
Rhode Islanders are a pretty cantankerous bunch. At least according to a psychological study by researchers at Cambridge University in England, which measured residents of all 50 U.S. states and the District of Columbia on five personality dimensions -- openness, conscientiousness, extraversion, agreeableness and neuroticism. (AP, 7:28 a.m.)
Man found dead in RI lake
Police are investigating an apparent drowning at a Burrillville lake. Authorities say the 29-year-old local man went to Spring Lake Beach with family on Sunday and was reported missing a couple hours later. (AP, 7:18 a.m.)
Insect threatening ash trees in the Northeast
While the hardwood-munching Asian longhorned beetle continues to worry many New Englanders, forest officials are watching for another destructive insect that only attacks ash trees. (AP, 6:28 a.m.)
RI authorities investigate Providence slaying
Providence police are investigating the city's fourth homicide in a week. Authorities say a man in his 20s was found shot to death on Trask Street at about 8 p.m. on Sunday. (AP, 5:48 a.m.)
Coast Guard: Missing Conn. boater
The Coast Guard says a missing Connecticut boater has been found safe and sound. The Coast Guard had a cutter and a helicopter searching the waters off Rhode Island after he was reported overdue Sunday. (AP, 2:48 p.m.)
R.I. legislators, governor tangle over greyhound racing
LINCOLN, R.I. - Greyhound tracks are folding across the country, but in cash-strapped Rhode Island - where the unemployment rate is among the nation’s worst - lawmakers are betting on the dogs to save jobs. (Associated Press, 12 a.m.)
Rhode Island lottery
The winning numbers in the Rhode Island daily lottery drawing for Sunday were: 1-5-6-1 (AP, 7/12/09)
W.Va. woman wins $2 million on Ca$hola game
A Weston woman is $2 million richer after hitting the jackpot on a multistate progressive game at Tri-State Racetrack & Gaming Center. (AP, 7/12/09)
New RI Supreme Court chief justice to be sworn in
The new chief justice of Rhode Island's Supreme Court is being sworn in this week. (AP, 7/12/09)
No Jackpot Winner
None of the tickets sold for the Powerball game Saturday night matched all six numbers drawn, which were: (AP, 7/12/09)
R.I. divided over name linked to slavery
PROVIDENCE - George Lima is offended by his state’s full official name, and he wants it shortened. (Associated Press, 7/12/09)
Mass. Megabucks
The winning numbers drawn Saturday night in the "Massachusetts Megabucks" game were: 4-26-28-29-33-42 (AP, 7/11/09)
Rhode Island Daily Lottery
The winning numbers in the Rhode Island daily lottery drawing for Saturday were: 4-6-6-4 (AP, 7/11/09)
Rhode Island Wild Money
The winning numbers in the Rhode Island Wild Money lottery drawing for Saturday were: 3-7-12-16-29-Extra 18 (AP, 7/11/09)
Cessna will return $10M to Wichita, Sedgwick Co.
Cessna Aircraft has announced plans to return $10 million to the city of Wichita and Sedgwick County after canceling a business jet program that had brought the company cash assistance and tax breaks. (AP, 7/11/09)
RI pond reopened for shellfishing
Clam diggers in Rhode Island will be able to harvest at Winnapaug Pond in Charlestown this weekend. (AP, 7/11/09)
Speaker Pelosi visiting RI with federal lawmakers
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi joined members of Rhode Island's congressional delegation during a stop in the state to discuss economic development and job creation. (AP, 7/11/09)
RI debates changing state name linked to slavery
George Lima is offended by his state's full official name, and he wants it shortened. (Associated Press Writer, 7/11/09)
RI 'Survivor' winner wants out of home confinement
"Survivor" winner Richard Hatch, who's serving home confinement for tax evasion, wants a leave to star in a 10th anniversary edition of the show in Samoa. (AP, 7/11/09)
Mass. Daily
The winning numbers drawn Friday night in the "Massachusetts Daily Lottery" were: 9-6-4-2 (AP, 7/10/09)
Rhode Island Daily Lottery
The winning numbers in the Rhode Island daily lottery drawing for Friday were: 2-3-3-0 (AP, 7/10/09)
Pelosi to visit Middletown, discuss economy
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, along with Reps. Patrick Kennedy and Jim Langevin, will be in Rhode Island to discuss economic development and job creation. (AP, 7/10/09)
Homeland unveils immigration enforcement plan
An overhauled federal program allowing local and state law enforcement officials to arrest and deport immigrants will focus on the most serious criminals and limit officers' police powers, the Homeland Security Department said Friday. (Associated Press Writer, 7/10/09)
RI councilwoman accused of DUI appears in court
A Central Falls councilwoman accused of drunken driving has appeared before a judge. Eunice DeJesus DeLaHoz was arraigned Friday on charges including driving under the influence of alcohol and driving on a suspended license. (AP, 7/10/09)
RI veterans' hospital gets $19.3M for construction
The Providence VA Medical Center is receiving $19.3 million from the federal government for several construction projects. (AP, 7/10/09)
RI gov vetoes voter pre-registration for teens
Rhode Island's governor has vetoed a bill that would let 16- and 17-year-olds register to vote. (AP, 7/10/09)
Speaker Pelosi to visit Newport, discuss economy
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, along with Reps. Patrick Kennedy and Jim Langevin, will be in Newport to discuss economic development and job creation. (AP, 7/10/09)
RI senator expects easy confirmation for Sotomayor
Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse predicted Friday that U.S. Supreme Court nominee Sonia Sotomayor was on track for a swift confirmation and that "something completely unexpected would have to emerge" to derail her chances of joining the court. (Associated Press Writer, 7/10/09)
Pelosi to visit RI for funeral of Dodd's sister
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi is expected in Rhode Island to attend the funeral of Sen. Chris Dodd's sister. (AP, 7/10/09)
RI health officials issue swimming bans
State health officials have declared four beaches safe for swimming. The Department of Health said Friday that bacteria levels were within acceptable levels to reopen City Park Beach, Conimicut Point Beach and Gorton Pond Beach in Warwick, and Warren Town Beach in Warren. (AP, 7/10/09)
Proposed RI hospital merger moves forward
A proposed merger between two Rhode Island hospital groups is moving forward. Lifespan and Care New England on Thursday submitted 110,000 pages of documents to the Department of Health and the attorney general's office in their application to form a single company that would oversee seven hospitals in the state. (AP, 7/10/09)
Proposed RI hospital merger moves forward
A proposed merger between two Rhode Island hospital groups is moving forward. Lifespan and Care New England on Thursday submitted 110,000 pages of documents to the Department of Health and the attorney general's office in their application to form a single company that would oversee seven hospitals in the state. (AP, 7/10/09)
Mass. Daily
The winning numbers drawn Thursday night in the "Massachusetts Daily Lottery" were: 6-9-4-2 (AP, 7/9/09)
Rhode Island Wild Money
The winning numbers in the Rhode Island Wild Money lottery drawing for Thursday were: 4-12-23-25-31-Extra 5 (AP, 7/9/09)
VP Biden visits RI for funeral wake
Vice President Joe Biden has visited Providence to attend the wake for Connecticut Sen. Chris Dodd's sister. (AP, 7/9/09)
RI to get more than $24 million for public transit
Rhode Island is receiving more than $24 million in federal stimulus funds to improve the state's public transportation. (AP, 7/9/09)
Some evacuations for small fire at RI hospital
A small fire at Landmark Medical Center led to some temporary evacuations. Hospital spokesman Bill Fischer said Thursday that the short-lived fire was likely caused by a generator on the fourth floor. He says only two patients had to be evacuated due to concerns about smoke. (AP, 7/9/09)
RI law stiffens fines for industrial polluters
Rhode Island Gov. Don Carcieri touted a new law Thursday that increases fines imposed on industrial polluters, a measure prompted by widespread soil contamination in the town of Tiverton. (AP, 7/9/09)
Distressed home sales jump in RI
Sales of foreclosed property have increased to almost 20 percent of Rhode Island home sales this year, much more than other New England states. (AP, 7/9/09)
RI community tackles underage drinking
Middletown has come up with a new plan to tackle the problem of underage drinking in the town. (AP, 7/9/09)
RI murderer's probation violation hearing stalled
A probation violation hearing for a convicted murderer from Rhode Island has been postponed. The hearing for Troy Lassiter was scheduled for Tuesday but will now be held July 21. (AP, 7/9/09)