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Two Rhode Island Youth Honored for Volunteerism at National Award Ceremony in Washington, D.C.
Mon, 07 May 2012 11:01:00 -0700

Rhode Island’s top two youth volunteers of the year, Sandanie Ambalangodage, 17, of Smithfield and Nicholas Lowinger, 14, of Cranston, were honored in the nation’s capital last night for their outstanding volunteer service during the presentation of The 2012 Prudential Spirit of Community Awards.

Washington letter to go on display
Fri, 11 May 2012 00:12:26 -0700

Historic correspondence by President George Washington to a Jewish congregation in Rhode Island is the centerpiece of an exhibit in Philadelphia this summer.

Providence Car Accident Lawyer Calls on Rhode Island Parents to Discuss Safe Driving with Teens
Sat, 12 May 2012 05:04:15 -0700

Attorney Mark Gemma of Providence’s Gemma Law Associates, Inc., says National Youth Traffic Safety Month in May is aimed at raising awareness during one of the deadliest times of the year for young drivers.Providence, RI (PRWEB) May 12, 2012 Providence car accident lawyer Mark Gemma today encouraged Rhode Island parents to talk to their teen drivers about safe driving practices as part of ...

Deadline in Rhode Island to Apply for SBA Working Capital Loans Due to Tropical Storm Irene is June 6
Wed, 09 May 2012 12:04:11 -0700

ATLANTA, May 9, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The U.S. Small Business Administration is reminding small businesses, small agricultural cooperatives, small businesses engaged in aquaculture and most private non-profit organizations of all sizes that June 6 is the filing deadline for federal economic injury disaster loans available in Kent, Providence and Washington counties in Rhode Island as a ...

Lesbian couple can file for divorce in Md., court rules
Fri, 18 May 2012 08:42:35 -0700

Maryland's highest court has ruled a lesbian couple married out-of-state can legally file for divorce, even though Maryland's own same-sex marriage law does not take effect until next year.

Obama Stance Adds Fuel In Marriage Battlegrounds
Fri, 18 May 2012 13:28:20 -0700

PORTLAND, Maine (AP) -- President Barack Obama's support for gay marriage has emboldened activists and politicians on both sides of the issue, setting off a flurry of political activity in a number of

Lesbian couple can file for divorce in Maryland, court rules
Fri, 18 May 2012 11:07:26 -0700

Maryland's highest court has ruled that a lesbian couple married out of state can legally file for divorce, even though Maryland's own same-sex marriage law does not take effect until next year.

Romney Wins GOP Primaries in Connecticut, Rhode Island
Tue, 24 Apr 2012 17:37:49 -0700

Mitt Romney has won the Republican presidential primaries in Connecticut and Rhode Island.

Gazette.Net: Prince Georges County police reports
Thu, 17 May 2012 11:59:40 -0700

This activity report is provided by the Prince George’s County Police Department. It is not a complete listing of all events and crime reported.

RI flood and wind advisory in spring storm
Mon, 23 Apr 2012 08:30:58 -0700

A spring storm has resulted in a flood advisory for urban areas and small streams in several Rhode Island counties.