Fallen Newport Soldier to Get Medals Posthumously
Army Sgt. Michael Weidemann died serving his country in 2006 and on Friday, his family will accept a Bronze Star and other medals.
View ArticleMiddletown Hotel Killing: Newport Woman Faces First-Degree Murder Charge
Lavern Price and Todd Sullo are accused of murdering a 51-year-old South Carolina man at a Quality Inn before stealing his car.
View ArticleRI Catholic School Bans Transgender Students
Alumni of Mount Saint Charles Academy in Woonsocket are reacting to a policy spelled out in the student handbook banning trans students.
View ArticleObituary: GMC Philip W. Boisseau, 82
GMC Philip W. Boisseau, U.S.N. Retired, 82, of Middletown, passed away peacefully, Friday, March 4, 2016.
View ArticleBig Drug Bust, Massive Fire, Tragedy on the Roads
Catch up with some of the stories you might have missed across Patch RI last week.
View Article166 Qualify to Run as RI Presidential Delegates
Check the complete list of delegates who will run alongside the presidential candidates they hope to represent at this summer's conventions.
View ArticleFamily of Fallen Newport Soldier Accepts Medals
Sen. Jack Reed presented a Bronze Star, Purple Heart and other medals to the family of Sgt. Michael Weidemann, who died in Iraq in 2006.
View Article38 Studios Fraud: SEC Charges RI EDC, Wells Fargo
The Securities and Exchange Commission said that voters were misled and important details were not divulged in the failed deal.
View ArticleRobert Redford to Star in RI-Shot Film this March and April
Robert Redford, Rooney Mara and Jason Segel are coming to Rhode Island to film the sci-fi love story "The Discovery."
View ArticleNeed a Job? Newport EXPO and Job Fair this Friday
More than 130 businesses will be showcasing their products at the EXPO; others will be accepting resumes and looking for new help.
View ArticleChristian McBride to Succeed George Wein as Newport Jazz Artistic Director
Grammy-winning bassist Christian McBride will work alongside and eventually succeed George Wein as Newport Jazz's artistic director.
View ArticleWonderful Pistachos Recalled over Salmonella Concern
The pistachios may be connected to an outbreak of Salmonellosis, according to the Centers for Disease Control.
View ArticleSenate Passes Hand-Held Cell Phone Driving Ban
The bill has been submitted every year since 2007, never able to pass both the House and Senate. Will this year be the year?
View ArticleTrump to Top RI Primary Ballot, For Democrats? Mark Stewart
A state lottery machine was used to decide who gets top billing on the ballot this November.
View Article17 Arrested in Cranston Police-Led Child Sex Trafficking Sting
Multi-agency operation targeting human sex traffickers, especially of juveniles, nets 17 arrests.
View ArticleNewport Celebrates St. Patrick's Day with Parade
The 60th annual Newport St. Patrick's Day Parade went off without a hitch on Saturday.
View ArticleWake Up, America; You're Not Getting Enough Sleep
Go ahead, sleep in this Monday. Sleep deprivation can be dangerous.
View Article80 Arrests During Newport St. Patrick's Day Parade Events
Arrests include open container violations, public urination, DUI and disorderly conduct. Police caught 16 minors drinking, too.
View ArticleScammers Blast Students with Job Con Emails
BBB warns College students to watch out for phony job offers. Con artists are promising flexible hours and good pay. It's a scam!
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