Tsarnaev's College Friends Face Federal Charges in Boston Marathon Bombing
In the days following the Boston Marathon bombings April 15, accused suspect Dzokhar Tsarnaev texted with a college friend thrusting him and two others into the precarious situation of helping the...
View ArticleFive Things You Need To Know Today, May 2
CPD Safety Event: The Coventry Police Department will host a free Child Seat Installation and Kids Workshop today from 12-3 p.m. at Walgreens (875 Tiogue Ave.). CSA Walk-In Registration: The...
View ArticleCHS Girls' Track Team Defeats Prout and Narragansett
The Coventry High School Girls' Track team concluded their dual meet season with a 5-4 record after defeating Prout and Narragansett on Monday, April 29, but losing to South Kingstown. Katie Cronin...
View ArticleDry Weather Leads to Fire Warning
The National Weather Service is warning of an increased risk of brush fires because of the extended dry weather conditions across New England. The NWS said the dry weather has created “unsafe burning...
View ArticleFrom Bruisers to Beauties: What's Your Dream Car?
Whether it started with the nearly imperceptible shape and accompanying wail of a passing Italian exotic, hours spent staring down the lines of a German poster car, or your first time slogging through...
View ArticleCentral Coventry Fire District Bill Heads to Governor
STATE HOUSE – One week after it received approval in the House of Representatives, a bill to help the Central Coventry Fire District address its financial problems was passed today by the Senate and...
View ArticleSame-sex Marriage Bill Wins Final Approval in House
STATE HOUSE – With a final vote in the House today of 56 to 15, the General Assembly has enacted same-sex marriage in Rhode Island, to cheers of advocates and citizens who have pursued passage of the...
View ArticleSame-sex Marriage Bill Becomes Law
STATE HOUSE – With Gov. Lincoln D. Chafee’s signature shortly after a 56-15 vote House, same-sex marriage became law in Rhode Island Thursday, to cheers of advocates and citizens who have pursued...
View ArticleGet Out - May 3-5, 2013: Bingo, Pancakes and More
It's Friday, and you've got no idea what you'll do for the weekend. Well, Patch is coming to the rescue. We've got the best bets for every age to make your weekend just what you've been waiting for....
View ArticleHow Can We Make Every Day Earth Day? (Sponsored)
Very few events are celebrated around the globe, but Earth Day is. This year, it’s come and gone. But we’re here to ask: What can we do to show our love of the earth on that day, and every day? On...
View ArticleArrest Log: April 24-May 1: Reckless Driving, Shoplifting and More
Erika L. Medeiros, 21, 379 Arnold Rd., charged with receiving stolen goods under $1,500 on April 24 at 3:03 p.m. Shannon I. Simoneau, 36, 18 Indian Trl., arrested on a bench warrant issued from third...
View ArticleCCFD Status Update Presented in Superior Court
During a Central Coventry Fire District status update in Kent County Superior Court on Friday, Judge Brian P. Stern asked Special Master Richard Land to share with the court the latest progress made...
View ArticleCause of Death Issued for Tamerlan Tsarnaev
The death of accused Boston Marathon bomber Tamerlan Tsarnaev has been ruled a homicide, according to a WCVB-TV report. According to the report, Tsarnaev's death was caused by gunshot wounds from...
View ArticleRI Student's Art Could Get International Exposure
Katie Heenan's "Deep Sea Search," the RI finalist in Google's national Doodle 4 Google contest, needs online votes to beat out the national competition. Americans will weigh in on their favorite...
View ArticleThe Week in RI: Bomb Threats, Child Porn Arrests
Saturday, April 27 Narragansett Rune Stone Returned; To Be Tested The state Attorney General's office said Friday the so-called Narragansett Rune Stone was returned to state custody April 16, following...
View ArticleHouse Hunt: Open Houses for May 4 and 5
6 Five Elms Cir., MLS# 1037821, open Saturday, May 4, 12-2 p.m., Beautiful 2 bed mobile located in Sherwood Valley, features 3 season room, central air, carport and open kitchen with stainless steel...
View ArticleMorgan Greets Bangladeshi Award Winner
State Representative Patricia Morgan (shown left) greets Jeanne Kirkpatrick Award winner Selima Ahmad of Bangladesh at the International Women’s Day Conference in Washington last month. Ahmad was...
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