Guatemalan national charged with armed home invasion, kidnapping in Mass. arrested in Providence
Federal immigration authorities have arrested a Guatemalan national charged with armed home invasion and kidnapping in ...
‘It’s personal for me’: RI lawmakers, health care advocates share legislative priorities
Rhode Island lawmakers and advocates with the Protect Our Healthcare Coalition announced their legislative priorities at an event at the R.I. State House on Tuesday.
Critics again target Sen. Whitehouse over wife’s work for environmental groups
The Rhode Island Democrat’s office dismissed the idea that his support for ocean and climate legislation represents a ...
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Why Have So Many States Named Milk As Their Official State Drink?
Have you ever noticed how many states claim milk as their official beverage? Dig into the history behind this weird choice, ...
In Providence, ICE arrests Guatemalan national accused of assault, kidnapping in Massachusetts
Edilio Agustin-Orellana was arrested in January and faces charges of assault with a dangerous weapon, three counts of ...
One year or 364 days? Why the RI Senate wants to reduce max misdemeanor sentences by one day.
Immigrants can be deported if they are convicted of a crime with a maximum sentence of one year. This bill could protect them in RI.
‘We’re definitely concerned': R.I. tourism officials on edge over the future of Canadian travel to the US
International travelers to Rhode Island represent about 180,000 visitors annually, and 44 percent come from Canada and Mexico ...
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New bill could expand tax exemptions for Providence veterans
The R.I. General Assembly is considering a bill that would allow the Providence City Council to implement higher property tax ...
When will the Diocese of Providence get a new bishop? Here's what we know
In August, Pope Francis named Bishop Richard G. Henning, the bishop of Providence, as Archbishop of Boston. So, when will Rhode Island be getting a new Catholic bishop?
Revered RI judge Bruce M. Selya, known for distinctive writing style, dies at 90
Bruce M. Selya, a celebrated judge and the first person of Jewish faith to ascend the federal bench in Rhode Island, has died at 90. Known for his expansive vocabulary and distinctive writing style, ...
Judge Bruce Selya dies at age 90
Judge Bruce Selya, a longtime federal judge who came from Rhode Island, passed away at the age of 90.Judge Selya served on ...