A Rhode Island man who had been accused of sexually assaulting a girl under the age of 14 over a period of several years has been convicted by a jury of multiple charges, the state attorney general’s office said Thursday.… MORE
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This tale wags the dog: ‘Rescued by Ruby’ tells K-9′s story
This is the story of a mischievous mutt who turned out to be a very good girl. Such a good girl, in fact, that she saved a life.… MORE
Gillespie Big East POY again, Cooley 1st Friars coach to win
Villanova guard Collin Gillespie won his second consecutive Big East player of the year award Wednesday, and Ed Cooley was selected coach of the year after guiding Providence to its first regular-season championship.… MORE
Dunkin’ Donuts Center could soon have a new name
The sports and concert venue known affectionately as “The Dunk” by Rhode Islanders could soon have a new name.… MORE
Minority business group calls for more state support
A coalition of minority-owned businesses Wednesday celebrated its efforts to help other Black, Hispanic, indigenous, Southeast Asian and women-led businesses, issuing a call to the state for additional financial support.… MORE
Officials call for investigations into soaring gas prices
Rhode Island’s Attorney General is asking the public to show him any potential cases of gasoline price gouging in the wake of the surge in prices for gasoline and heating oil, and the Massachusetts secretary of state is calling on that state’s attorney general to investigate the soaring price at the pump.… MORE
VIDEO: Bryant beats Wagner for 1st NEC title, fight stops game
With 4:37 to play and the Bulldogs leading 68-32, play stopped for nearly 30 minutes. A small section of seats mostly occupied by Wagner fans sat next to Bryant’s student’s section and the contentious atmosphere led to a scuffle. None of the players or coaches made it into the stands, though Wagner’s Will Martinez attempted to and was ejected from the game and several players had to be restrained.… MORE
New information delays bond hearing for man in gun case
A federal judge has continued a bond hearing for a Rhode Island man who authorities say had an arsenal of more than 200 guns at his home after prosecutors introduced “extensive” new information about the case.… MORE
Rhode Island man gets life sentence in fatal stabbing
A Rhode Island man has been sentenced to life in prison in the stabbing death of his ex-girlfriend’s new romantic partner, prosecutors said Tuesday.… MORE
Convicted mayor’s aide avoids prison but gets hefty fine
The former chief of staff to a Massachusetts mayor convicted of federal corruption charges has avoided prison time, federal prosecutors said.… MORE
