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Obama goes to Walter Reed, postpones Capitol Hill stop
President Obama's schedule puts him squarely in the middle of the two biggest stories in Washington. One stop on his itinerary, the White House insists,...
Family thanks community for support of Molly Eisenberg
Thank you seems inadequate to express our gratitude for the groundswell around the Volley for Molly event on Sept. 25 (Globe West, Oct. 1). However,...
Introducing Budget Blues, a new blog
We're launching a new blog, Budget Blues, to cover the financial struggles facing Massachusetts communities and their tax payers. We'll write about property tax overrides,...
Most people hunting for H1N1 vaccine failed to find it, Harvard poll says
Most adults who tried to get swine flu vaccine for themselves or their children have been unable to find it, even if they fall into...
Rhode Island news
Vehicle-related fatalities up in RI
The holiday driving season hasn't begun, but so far more people have died in Rhode Island motor vehicle accidents this year than in all of 2008. (AP, 4:08 p.m.)
RI gov weighs funeral planning rights for gays
Gov. Don Carcieri (kuh-CHEHR'-ee) must decide soon whether he'll allow legislation that expands funeral planning rights to same-sex couples to become law (AP, 3:28 p.m.)
RI expected to issue medical marijuana rules
Health officials may soon issue rules governing the operation of medical marijuana stores in Rhode Island. (AP, 11:38 a.m.)
RI vets groups to mark Veterans Day Sunday
Rhode Island veterans groups will mark Veterans Day this weekend with a wreath-laying ceremony at the state Veterans Cemetery. (AP, 10:28 a.m.)
Frank was there when partner arrested
WASHINGTON, D.C. US Representative Barney Frank confirmed last night that he was present when his domestic partner was arrested on marijuana charges two years ago in Maine. Frank, a Democrat who supports legalizing marijuana for medical use, said in a statement that he did not know that his partner, whom he had recently met, had marijuana plants and said he ... (Boston Globe, 1:07 a.m.)
Mass. Daily
The winning numbers drawn Friday night in the "Massachusetts Daily Lottery" were: 5-5-2-3 (AP, 11/6/09)
Rhode Island Daily Lottery
The winning numbers in the Rhode Island daily lottery drawing for Friday were: 0-3-2-6 (AP, 11/6/09)
Man shot during fight with trooper at RI park
A Massachusetts man has been shot in the face while scuffling with a Rhode Island State trooper during a sting operation in a state park. (AP, 11/6/09)
Actor Woods sues RI hospital in brother's death
Two-time Oscar-nominated actor James Woods has sued a Rhode Island hospital over the 2006 death of his younger brother. (Associated Press Writer, 11/6/09)
Jobless in RI can now get benefits up to 99 weeks
Unemployed Rhode Islanders can now collect jobless benefits for up to 99 weeks. President Barack Obama on Friday signed a $24 billion economic stimulus bill into law that gives 14 more weeks of benefits to the unemployed, and an additional 20 weeks of benefits to people out of work in high-unemployment states like Rhode Island. (AP, 11/6/09)
James Woods sues hospital in RI over bro's death
Two-time Oscar-nominated actor James Woods has sued a Rhode Island hospital over the 2006 death of his younger brother. (AP, 11/6/09)
RI gov orders flags lowered after base shooting
Rhode Island is lowering flags to half-staff to mourn the 13 people killed by a gunman during a rampage at Fort Hood in Texas. (AP, 11/6/09)
Review: Arsenault's latest novel a fast-paced romp
"Loot the Moon" (Minotaur), 276 pages, $24.99, by Mark Arsenault: Billy Povich, former investigative reporter, has been reassigned to write obituaries -- his newspaper's way of encouraging him to quit. (For The Associated Press, 11/6/09)
Little trail holds big dreams for NH city
A 4.5-mile trail for ATV riders running through the northernmost city of New Hampshire may be key to putting the North Country community, still suffering from the loss of its paper mill industry several years ago, on the path to economic recovery. (Associated Press Writer, 11/6/09)
Traffic pattern changes this weekend on I-95 South
Drivers heading south on Interstate 95 in Providence will face new traffic patterns this weekend. (AP, 11/6/09)
RI bank robber sentenced to more than 7 years
A Rhode Island man has been sentenced to more than seven years in prison for robbing one bank and attempting to rob another. (AP, 11/6/09)
RI Convention Center challenges city bylaw
The Rhode Island Convention Center Authority has filed a federal lawsuit challenging a Providence city ordinance that requires the convention center, the Dunkin' Donuts Center, the Veterans Memorial Auditorium, and three downtown hotels to retain employees for up to six months following a change in management. (AP, 11/6/09)
RI AG steps into electric rate fray
Rhode Island Attorney General Patrick Lynch is stepping in to fight Narragansett Electric's request to raise electricity distribution rates by nearly 30 percent. (AP, 11/6/09)
Mass. Daily
The winning numbers drawn Thursday night in the "Massachusetts Daily Lottery" were: 6-4-8-7 (AP, 11/5/09)
Rhode Island Daily Lottery
The winning numbers in the Rhode Island daily lottery drawing for Thursday were: 4-5-2-8 (AP, 11/5/09)
Rhode Island Wild Money
The winning numbers in the Rhode Island Wild Money lottery drawing for Thursday were: 6-15-21-22-29-Extra 11 (AP, 11/5/09)
Ex-Save the Bay head tapped for regional EPA post
The former executive director of a Rhode Island environmental group has been chosen to lead the regional office of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. (AP, 11/5/09)
Providence mayor's brother seeks early release
The brother of Providence Mayor David Cicilline (sis-uh-LEEN'-ee) will ask a federal magistrate judge in Boston later this month to release him early from prison. (AP, 11/5/09)
CVS says it is subject of FTC investigation
The Federal Trade Commission is investigating some of CVS Caremark Corp.'s business practices, the company said Thursday. (AP Health Writer, 11/5/09)
RI gov vetoes $7 fee for saltwater anglers
Gov. Don Carcieri (kuh-CHEHR'-ee) has vetoed legislation requiring a $7 license for recreational saltwater anglers in the Ocean State. (AP, 11/5/09)
Luxury resort opening in depressed Rhode Island
Between the private beach and butler service, a new resort on Rhode Island's shore promises to be among New England's most luxurious when it opens in June. (Associated Press Writer, 11/5/09)
Feds search RI home connected to Nazi-era art case
Federal agents are investigating whether a Rhode Island woman broke the law after importing a painting taken from a Jewish art dealer and auctioned by the Nazis. (AP, 11/5/09)
CVS Caremark 3Q profit up but loses big contracts
CVS Caremark disclosed more multibillion dollar contract losses in its pharmacy benefits management business and said the head of the unit will depart. (AP Health Writer, 11/5/09)
Police: RI teens left homework at home they robbed
A Rhode Island high school student is facing charges for leaving his homework at home. (AP, 11/5/09)
Republican lawyer formalizes RI AG bid
Republican defense lawyer Erik Wallin says he plans to run for Rhode Island attorney general. (AP, 11/5/09)
Brown offers early retirement to some
Brown University is offering some non-faculty employees an early retirement package as it tries to reduce a projected $30 million deficit for the academic year that starts next fall. (AP, 11/5/09)
House lawmakers meet on RI's tanking economy
State lawmakers are debating plans ranging from auto racing to consolidating municipal services to steer Rhode Island through a bleak financial crisis. (AP, 11/5/09)
No Jackpot Winner
None of the tickets sold for the Powerball game Wednesday night matched all six numbers drawn, which were: (AP, 11/5/09)
Mass. chases stimulus cash for broadband
WASHINGTON, D.C. Hoping to win a new chunk of federal stimulus money, Governor Deval Patrick pitched the Obama administration yesterday on three proposals that would expand broadband access in areas of Massachusetts that lack adequate high-speed connections. Beginning a two-day visit to Washington, Patrick met with Commerce Secretary Gary Locke to lobby for projects totaling $154 million that would expand ... (Boston Globe, 11/5/09)
Mass. Daily
The winning numbers drawn Wednesday night in the "Massachusetts Daily Lottery" were: 7-6-9-5 (AP, 11/4/09)
Rhode Island Daily Lottery
The winning numbers in the Rhode Island daily lottery drawing for Wednesday were: 0-8-3-8 (AP, 11/4/09)
Maine becomes 5th state to allow pot dispensaries
Voters approved a referendum making Maine the fifth state to allow retail pot dispensaries, but medical marijuana advocates say it won't become like California, where hundreds of marijuana shops have popped up and come under critical scrutiny. (Associated Press Writer, 11/4/09)
NH homeowners asked to look for destructive beetle
New Hampshire officials hope homeowners will check to see if the destructive Asian longhorned beetle has crossed state lines from Massachusetts and set up residence in their trees. (Associated Press Writer, 11/4/09)
Troubled RI slot parlor allowed all-night gambling
Rhode Island will allow a struggling slot parlor in Lincoln to offer gambling around-the-clock. Twin River spokeswoman Patti Doyle said Wednesday that the facility hasn't decided when its schedule will change. State Lottery Director Gerald Aubin authorized the expanded hours earlier this week. (AP, 11/4/09)
BVI judge hears requests before sentencing RI man
Prosecutors in the British Virgin Islands say a Rhode Island man convicted of killing his wife while scuba diving should serve at least 25 years in prison before getting parole. (AP, 11/4/09)
BVI judge hears requests before sentencing US man
A Rhode Island man convicted of killing his wife during a 1999 scuba trip should serve at least 25 years in prison before getting parole, prosecutors in the British Virgin Islands told a judge on Wednesday. (Associated Press Writer, 11/4/09)
Bishop, Rep. Kennedy to meet on abortion dispute
Rhode Island's Roman Catholic bishop and U.S. Rep. Patrick Kennedy have scheduled a meeting next week to discuss their public dispute on abortion and national health care overhaul. (AP, 11/4/09)
No children visitors at N. Providence hospital
Children under 18 are prohibited from visiting patients at Fatima Hospital in North Providence as a precautionary measure against spreading swine flu. (AP, 11/4/09)
Economist: RI unemployment to peak near 14 percent
The unemployment rate in Rhode Island will continue climbing and peak at 13.8 percent next year even as layoffs taper off, an economist told state budget officials Wednesday. (Associated Press Writer, 11/4/09)
RI methane gas burning plants gets $15M boost
The company building a methane burning power plant at the Rhode Island's Central Landfill has received $15 million in federal stimulus funds from the U.S. Department of Energy. (AP, 11/4/09)
Woman found hurt in middle of RI street
Pawtucket police are investigating the death of a woman who was found severely injured and lying in the middle of a city street. (AP, 11/4/09)
Rhode Islanders stricken by illness after trip
The signs of trouble arrived deep in the night: first, bloody diarrhea, then nausea and vomiting. Later, chills and a fever descended. (Globe Staff, 11/4/09)
Fontaine wins mayor's race in Woonsocket, RI
City Councilman Leo Fontaine will be the next mayor of Woonsocket. Fontaine, a Republican, defeated retired police officer Todd Brien, a Democrat, in Tuesday's election. Incumbent Mayor Susan Menard chose not to run again after 14 years in office. (AP, 11/3/09)
Winning numbers drawn in RI 'The Numbers' game
The winning numbers in Tuesday evening's drawing of the Rhode Island Lottery's "The Numbers" game were: (AP, 11/3/09)