Proposal Could Delay RI Killer's Release
A Rhode Island state senator is proposing a bill that would delay the expected release of the convicted killer of a 5-year-old to give officials more time to review his case.
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A Rhode Island state senator is proposing a bill that would delay the expected release of the convicted killer of a 5-year-old to give officials more time to review his case.
Rhode Island businesses would stand on the front lines of efforts to crack down on illegal immigration under a legislative proposal to require employers to check the immigration status of every job applicant.
Some Rhode Island lawmakers are looking to outlaw illegible writing by physicians.
In another sign of tolerance for America's most widely used illegal drug, Rhode Island lawmakers are reviewing legislation that would legalize marijuana for anyone over the age of 21.
Some 1,100 jobs are leaving Massachusetts and are going just a few miles away over the border to Merrimack, NH and Smithfield, RI. Why? Jon Keller is at large.
The father of a 5-year-old boy slain by a neighbor in 1975 says he'll kill the man who was convicted if he is released early from a 40-year sentence.
Forget to wear a seat belt in Rhode Island and you might be pulled over and fined $75 under a bill pending in the General Assembly.
Former Red Sox pitcher and video game entrepreneur Curt Schilling is scheduled to deliver the commencement address at the New England Institute of Technology.
Fire officials in Woonsocket are blaming arson for a weekend fire at an abandoned mill complex that forced evacuations in the surrounding neighborhood.
Relatives of the 100 people killed in a Rhode Island nightclub fire have formally asked a town council to take the site so they can build a memorial there.
Dozens of firefighters from Massachusetts and Rhode Island were at the scene of a massive fire at an abandoned dye mill in Woonsocket, Rhode Island on Sunday.
The U.S. Coast Guard is helping a disabled 432-foot ocean freighter carrying nine people about 70 miles southeast of Cape Cod.
The mayor of Providence, R.I., insists that the vast majority of teachers won't lose their jobs even though the school district has warned them all they could.
Rhode Island's U.S. senators are asking that part of the $2.5 billion in funding for Florida's high-speed rail projects be redirected to their state after Florida's governor turned down the money earlier this week.
Members of the Curry College men's hockey team were taken to the hospital Friday morning due to an illness they contracted from a Zamboni's fumes during a game in Rhode Island Thursday night.
Former Red Sox outfielder and Rhode Island native Rocco Baldelli announced his retirement on Wednesday.
Former major league pitcher Curt Schilling's video game company plans to move its headquarters from Massachusetts to Providence on May 1.
Reality TV star Richard Hatch is accused of violating probation on his tax evasion sentence, which he received for failing to pay taxes on his $1 million prize from the first season of "Survivor."
The newest members of the U.S. House of Representatives are completing training at Harvard University on leadership in Congress and the issues that they will face as federal lawmakers.
Two men have been ordered held without bail on weapons charges in connection with the fatal shooting of a Rhode Island man in Fall River.
A third man has been arrested in the June 23 beating and shooting death of an Attleboro man during a home invasion.
Sgt. Michael F. Paranzino, 22, of Middletown, R.I., died November 5 in Kandahar.
Providence's biggest tourist attraction is heading to Italy. Waterfire, the city's popular public arts event, will close the International Architecture Biennale 2010 in Venice on Nov. 19 and 20.
Newport, Rhode Island is not only a place with fantastic beaches and award-winning restaurants; it is also a destination where you can vacation out of the ordinary.
Organizers have announced dates for next year's Newport folk and jazz festivals.
Jon Keller said it's a mistake to think that young people will automatically gravitate to a younger candidate in Massachusetts.
Lazaro Montes homered in his big league debut, Randy Arozarena hit a three-run homer and Seattle ended a five-game skid with a 9-6 win over the Red Sox.
Massachusetts held its primary election Tuesday to decide who'll be on the November ballot. Here are the results.
Karen Read's first trial ended with a hung jury. Here's a look at how those deliberations played out as the Lindsay Clancy jury says it is deadlocked.
On Tuesday, Bostonians continued the time-honored, often-loathed tradition of seeing a majority of the city move in and out of their residences on the same day.
Jon Keller said it's a mistake to think that young people will automatically gravitate to a younger candidate in Massachusetts.
Massachusetts held its primary election Tuesday to decide who'll be on the November ballot. Here are the results.
Karen Read's first trial ended with a hung jury. Here's a look at how those deliberations played out as the Lindsay Clancy jury says it is deadlocked.
The jury in Lindsay Clancy's murder trial told the judge Tuesday morning they are deadlocked, and left a Massachusetts courtroom hours later without reaching a verdict.
On Tuesday, Bostonians continued the time-honored, often-loathed tradition of seeing a majority of the city move in and out of their residences on the same day.
In Massachusetts, one high school explained steps it has taken to try and reduce head injuries.
This year, ER visits for tick bites have increased dramatically, corresponding with a new threat: a rise in Alpha-gal syndrome (AGS), where one bite from a lone star tick can make you violently allergic to red meat. How can you best avoid tick bites?
Moderna and Merck announced study results that reflect a "landmark moment" in treatment for one of the deadliest forms of skin cancer.
Sydney Towle, known for her social media content about living with a rare form of cancer called cholangiocarcinoma, died Wednesday in Bethesda, Maryland.
Massachusetts has seen more than 100 cyclospora cases this summer, with some linked to lettuce.
After a man sold his pickup truck on eBay he said the company held onto half his money - nearly $12,000. Here's how it was resolved.
A windshield replacement error knocked out the safety features in Meg Burke's car. When she paid nearly $500 to get it fixed, she couldn't get Safelite to pay her back, so she called the I-Team's Call for Action.
A man accused of heading up a violent gang is facing witness intimidation charges after he allegedly threatened a Massachusetts State Police trooper.
A young Roxbury mom says her car was supposed to be in an auto repair shop; instead, it was out on the road and it came back with more issues.
The device was found in the shower area of a women's locker room at Mass General Brigham's off-campus research lab facility.
Jon Keller said it's a mistake to think that young people will automatically gravitate to a younger candidate in Massachusetts.
Barney Frank, a Democrat who represented Massachusetts in Congress for 32 years, has died. He was 86 years old.
Both the Trump and Healey administrations are using government websites to blame each other for the shutdown.
Which party stands to take more of the blame from voters for the government shutdown? Here's what a new poll says.
A UNH Survey Center/Granite State poll shows John Sununu crushing Scott Brown by 23 points among likely primary voters in New Hampshire.
The immersive WNDR Museum in Boston's Downtown Crossing is set to close down just two years after it opened.
Panera Bread is moving its headquarters from St. Louis to Weston, Massachusetts.
Breaking Grounds Cafe, a Peabody, Massachusetts coffee shop known for employing people with disabilities, is closing.
The buildings that house the Somerville Theatre and the Capitol Theatre in Arlington, Massachusetts are for sale.
Golden Temple and Party Favors in Brookline are closing after a combined 100 years in business.
Beauport, the Sleeper-McCann House has become one of New England's most imaginative seaside estates.
Blending clean modern lines with the warmth of a classic seaside retreat, this stunning North Shore coastal home was designed to feel both elevated and inviting.
Set across thirty acres of rolling lawns, wooded trails, and contemporary outdoor art, deCordova Sculpture Park and Museum invites visitors to experience art in the landscape.
James Beard Award-winning chef and restaurateur Karen Akunowicz has become known for her bold, Italian-inspired cooking and unmistakable culinary voice.
Just a short drive from Newport, the Norman Bird Sanctuary spans 300 acres of fields, forests, and coastal trails with sweeping views and more than six miles of hiking paths.
Lazaro Montes homered in his big league debut, Randy Arozarena hit a three-run homer and Seattle ended a five-game skid with a 9-6 win over the Red Sox.
Trevor Story drove in the winning run with a bases-loaded single in the 10th inning, lifting the Red Sox to a 9-8 comeback victory over the Mariners.
The New England Patriots are bringing back their fan-favorite "Pat Patriot" throwback uniforms again this year, wearing them twice during home games at Gillette Stadium.
The New England Patriots have finalized their initial 53-man roster after making a final round of cuts and also adding offensive line depth with a trade Sunday afternoon.
Austin Wells homered twice in a nine-run eighth inning, and the Yankees widened their lead in the AL wild-card race with a 16-1 win over the Red Sox on Sunday.
A blue marlin weighing 1,260 pounds was caught by a charter fishing boat off Massachusetts.
Natick says it is installing a new floating boardwalk across Pickerel Pond.
Rising ocean temperatures are drawing more hammerhead sharks to New England waters, researchers say.
Some of the oldest military veterans in Massachusetts were honored with special flights on Friday in a World War II-era aircraft.
After marrying Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce, Adam Sandler went to Nantucket in search of a basketball court.