A new life about to commence for R.I.'s Tall Ship

Providence Journal - Wed Nov 25

The hull of the Oliver Hazard Perry was towed from Newport to the Port of Providence on Wednesday to undergo a "shave and a haircut," the second phase of construction on what will eventually become the state's next Tall Ship.

Warnings issued in Pacific as icebergs approach land

Newport Daily News - Wed Nov 25

A flotilla of hundreds of icebergs that split off Antarctic ice shelves is drifting toward New Zealand and could pose a risk to ships in the south Pacific Ocean, officials said Tuesday.

Mandate city, school consolidations argues Avedisian

Warwickonline.com - Tue Nov 24

Mayor Scott Avedisian told the Senate Commission to Study Municipal Shared Services Thursday afternoon that in his experience, if the state doesn't mandate that municipalities and school departments share services, they won't. "Our efforts to combine services and operations with the Warwick School Department remain a continued source of ...

Iguanas perish but Portsmouth a

Newport This Week - Tue Nov 24

Firefighters were able to save a Portsmouth house Friday afternoon but not two pet iguanas that lived there.

EDC told to ease R.I. permitting process

Providence Business News - Mon Nov 23

" Rhode Island needs to speed up its permitting process if it wants to attract industrial businesses, a consultant hired by the R.I. Economic Development Corporation said in a report released late Monday.

R.I.'s Tall Ship to be refitted

Providence Journal - Sun Nov 22

Rhode Island's only Tall Ship will be towed from Newport to Providence on Tuesday for steel and mechanical work.

High-stepping Irish dance

Providence Journal - Sun Nov 22

Quick movements of the feet, a great feel for rhythm and an absolutely stiff upper body are just some of the requirements needed to be a world-class Irish step dancer.

Man pleads guilty to robbing banks in Providence, Newport

Providence Journal - Sun Nov 22

Dennis Tasker, 38, of Providence, pleaded guilty Thursday to robbing banks in Providence and Newport in July by using threatening notes, U.S. Attorney Peter F. Neronha .

North Providence Man Files Complaint Over Taser Incident

WHJJ-AM Providence - Fri Nov 20

Millar says the officer told him it was a ``joke,'' and later told a paramedic the weapon discharged ``accidentally.'' NEWPORT, R.I. _ A North Providence man who claims a Newport police officer shot him with a stun gun has filed a notice of intent to sue the city.

License revoked in cycle fatality

Providence Journal - Fri Nov 20

A motorcyclist who crashed in June, killing his passenger, was ordered to give up his driver's license during his arraignment in Newport County Superior Court Thursday morning.