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Two Rhode Island Youth Honored for Volunteerism at National Award Ceremony in Washington, D.C.
Mon, 06 May 2013 11:01:00 -0700

Rhode Island's top two youth volunteers of 2013, Marina Palumbo, 17, of East Greenwich and Cody Clarkin, 14, of Charlestown, were honored in the nation’s capital last night for their outstanding volunteer service during the 18th annual presentation of The Prudential Spirit of Community Awards.

Accused murderer Taylor waives right to appear
Fri, 17 May 2013 14:29:50 -0700

By MARIA SHANAHAN mshanahan@ricentral.com Taylor Mug.jpg Search warrants released; gruesome details unfold in murder of Allison M. Taylor NARRAGANSETT – Robert M. Taylor, 45, who is accused of brutally murdering and dismembering his mother, Allison M. Taylor, 65, waived his right to appear in Washington County Superior Court Wednesday. Taylor was due in Superior Court for a violation hearing ...

Rhode Island becomes 10th state to legalize gay marriage
Thu, 02 May 2013 16:51:06 -0700

Rhode Island became the final state in New England and the 10th in the country to legalize gay marriage after independent Gov. Lincoln Chafee on Thursday signed a bill that will allow same-sex marriage.

The IRS targeted tea party groups. Did liberal groups get better treatment?
Fri, 17 May 2013 10:27:38 -0700

Today marks the one-week anniversary of the Internal Revenue Service's disclosure that it improperly scrutinized certain conservative groups applying for tax-exempt status. As an inspector general report on the practice found, groups with phrases like "tea party," "patriots" and "9/12 project" were targeted for the "Be On the Look Out" or "BOLO" list, and often [...]

Rhode Island Becomes 10th State to Legalize Same-Sex Marriage
Thu, 02 May 2013 18:51:03 -0700

Rhode Island Governor Lincoln Chafee signed a bill legalizing same-sex marriage

Opinion: Rhode Island Beats Illinois To Gay Marriage
Thu, 25 Apr 2013 05:48:35 -0700

The Rhode Island Senate passes a gay marriage bill, meaning it will soon become the 10th state to allow the practice. Photo Credit: Getty

Richland florist, who won’t supply gay wedding, sues the state
Thu, 16 May 2013 16:20:32 -0700

The owner of Arlene’s Flowers in Richland, who refused a longtime customer’s request to provide flowers for his same-sex wedding, has launched a counter suit against state Attorney General Bob Ferguson, who sued her for violating Washington’s Consumer Protection Act. The counter suit, filed by an anti-gay-marriage group called Alliance Defending Freedom, argues that Ferguson’s suit is attempting ...

Indicted Sport Institute director Doyle asks court for OK to travel to Fla.
Fri, 17 May 2013 12:49:00 -0700

Indicted Sport Institute director Doyle asks court for OK to travel to Fla.

Indicted Sport Institute director Doyle asks court for OK to go to Florida
Fri, 17 May 2013 12:45:46 -0700

Indicted Sport Institute director Doyle asks court for OK to go to Florida

Beaches open Sat. for summer
Tue, 07 May 2013 11:21:37 -0700

After renovation prompted by superstorm Sandy, four state beaches in South County will be open on weekends, starting this Saturday.