The city of Pawtucket is lifting restrictions on political campaign signs under a settlement with the American Civil Liberties Union of Rhode Island, officials said Tuesday.… MORE
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Rhode Island man charged in Jan. 6 assault on the U.S. Capitol
A Rhode Island man was arrested without incident by federal agents Tuesday, charged in the January 6, 2021 breach of the U.S. Capitol when rioters tried to disrupt the certification of the election of Joe Biden and the transfer of power from former President Donald Trump.… MORE
Four shot, two dead in domestic murder-suicide
A deadly, quadruple-shooting in the night in Fall River where authorities are treating the incident as a domestic murder-suicide. A man shot and killed another man and wounded two women, before turning the gun on himself.… MORE
Adult-use marijuana now on sale in Rhode Island
Recreational marijuana can now be legally purchased in Rhode Island, with the December 1 start of adult-use cannabis sales at five state-sanctioned compassion centers under a newly enacted law. … MORE
New England senators seek help to avoid energy disruptions
Senators from Connecticut, Vermont and Maine called on the Biden administration Tuesday to bring together federal, state and regional officials to find ways to prevent possible energy disruptions this winter across New England, while Senator Jack Reed of Rhode Island urged the Biden administration to add more money to make additional heating aid available for the winter season. … MORE
Ex-mayor, elected at age 23, loses corruption case appeal
A federal appeals court has upheld the extortion and fraud convictions of a once-celebrated young Massachusetts mayor who was found guilty of extorting hundreds of thousands of dollars from marijuana businesses.… MORE
Providence Police promote two to top posts
Two already high-ranking officers were promoted Monday to top positions in the Providence Police Department.… MORE
Coat exchange draws hundreds to the State House lawn
Hundreds of people lined up for a free winter coat, hat or gloves on “Black Friday” in a long-standing tradition, the “Buy Nothing Day Coat Exchange”, where “gently used” donated items are handed out to those in need, no questions asked.… MORE
Pope Francis IDs successor to conservative Providence bishop
Pope Francis has named a Catholic priest from New York to succeed Rhode Island Bishop Thomas Tobin when the conservative cleric retires, potentially next year.… MORE
RI based hospital group plans sale to a non-profit
A group that owns two major hospitals in Rhode Island wants to sell itself to a not-for-profit group. … MORE
