Providence Journal - Fri Nov 27
The Providence location of today's coat exchange has been changed because of the weather.
Appeals panel rules against developerProvidence Journal - Wed Nov 25
A three-judge federal appeals panel struck down a developer's claims that he acted as a whistleblower in raising allegations that Woonsocket officials misled the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development about its commitment to affordable housing in order to gain grant money.
Urban schools given longer-hours grantProvidence Journal - Wed Nov 25
Governor Carcieri together with the state Department of Education and the Rhode Island Afterschool Plus Alliance announced a $100,000 grant to help four urban schools extend the school day and rethink the way the day is organized.
R.I. officers can now compel blood-alcohol samplingProvidence Journal - Tue Nov 24
Drunken drivers beware. The state has a new law that allows the police to compel motorists who are suspected of drinking and are involved in crashes resulting in death or serious bodily injury to undergo blood-alcohol testing.
Plan to house R.I. homeless criticizedProvidence Journal - Tue Nov 24
A state plan to house the homeless this winter is woefully inadequate and could lead to deaths when the weather gets colder, advocates said Tuesday.
RI boosts number of homeless shelter bedsWHJJ-AM Providence - Tue Nov 24
The number of beds available in Rhode Island's homeless shelters this winter is being boosted by 88.
Interim ministry is important time in church cycleThe Standard-Times - Fri Nov 20
His days are numbered, and his schedule full. As the intentional interim minister of Mullein Hill Baptist Church, the Rev.
Computer Hard Drives Stolen from Woonsocket City HallWLNE-TV Providence - Fri Nov 20
Police are investigating the disappearance of two hard drives from Woonsocket City Hall.
United Way awards $1.7M to 9 agenciesProvidence Business News - Fri Nov 20
" The United Way of Rhode Island has announced it will award nearly $1.7 million in grants to nine agencies over the next three years aimed at helping low- and moderate-income residents achieve financial stability and independence.
Providence/New Bedford News, Weather and SportsWLNE-TV Providence - Thu Nov 19
The RI Department of Health has confirmed to ABC 6 News that there have been two more deaths in the state, related to the H1N1 virus.
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