This Rhode Island Town Just Banned Balloons for the Best Reason

New Shoreham, R.I., might tout itself as being the smallest town in the smallest state, but it just did something really big for the environment and wildlife by banning balloons. The Town Council just unanimously passed an ordinance that bans the sale, …

Rhode Island could lose nearly $1M in federal funds

Former Rhode Island chief justice to address MSU grads

Former Rhode Island Supreme Court Chief Justice Frank J. Williams will be the commencement speaker for Mississippi State's three graduation ceremonies taking place next month. Approximately 3,200 students will receive degrees during May 3 and May 4 …

Town Council adopts 2018 town warrant

With few members of the public in attendance, the Town Council voted unanimously to adopt the warrant for the fiscal year starting on July 1, 2018 and provide an informational document for public review prior to the FTM regarding four big-ticket items …

Town employee housing cost: $1.5 million

The Town of New Shoreham will be asking its registered voters to fund a community housing project on the Thomas Property for $1.5 million that will include housing for the Town Manager. At the Council’s April 11 meeting, Councilor Sven Risom proposed …

Economic, racial gaps persist in Rhode Island schools

PROVIDENCE, R.I. — Rhode Island’s four-year high school graduation rates have improved slightly, but substantial racial and economic gaps remain. The state Department of Education announced Friday that 84.1 percent of the state’s class of 2017 graduated — …

Rhode Island’s capital aims to create affordable housing

PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) — Providence is trying to figure out how create more affordable housing. The City Council passed a resolution Thursday night creating a commission to look at why housing is expensive in Providence and what can be done about it. …

Board approves name of road leading to Rhode Island casino

The road that the leads to a new casino being built in Rhode Island is being given a name that will make it easier to find. The Newport Daily News reports that Tiverton's planning board granted a request from the Twin River-Tiverton casino to …

Rhode Island Free Clinic Welcomes New Board Member

The Rhode Island Free Clinic announces the appointment of two new members to the board of directors, Michele B. Lederberg and Jehanne Bjornebye, Esq. Michele B. Lederberg is currently Executive Vice President, General Counsel and Chief Administrative …

Commencement Speakers Announced: American, Howard, Marist, Maryville, MassBay CC, Mississippi Valley, Rhode Island ...