News in Block Island, Rhode Island
Block Island exodus ahead of Earl
The ferry terminal at Point Judith was a hopping place Wednesday afternoon, as people began to flee block Island ahead of Hurricane Earl.Tropical storm watch issued for RI The National Weather Service warns Rhode Island residents to prepare for winds strong enough to uproot trees, storm surges of up to two feet, high surf and dangerous rip currents when Hurricane Earl sweeps off the coast. Tropical cyclone - Tropical cyclone warnings and watches - Rip current - Rhode Island - Hurricane Earl
Tropical storm issued watches for RI The National Weather Service warns Rhode Island residents to prepare for winds strong enough to uproot trees, storm surges of up to two feet, high surf and dangerous rip currents when Hurricane Earl sweeps off the coast. Tropical cyclone - National Weather Service - Rip current - Rhode Island - Hurricane Earl
Caprio moves to block RI deal with Schilling's co. Democratic gubernatorial candidate Frank Caprio said Tuesday he was working to halt the state's $75 million loan guarantee to Curt Schilling's video game development company, condemning the deal as bad for Rhode Island after weeks of offering mixed opinions about it.
Caprio moves to block RI deal with Schilling PROVIDENCE, RI — Democratic gubernatorial candidate Frank Caprio said Tuesday he was working to halt the state's $75 million loan guarantee to Curt Schilling's video game development company.
RI gov candidates discuss economy, job creation NEWPORT, R.I. - Rhode Island's gubernatorial candidates decried what they said was waste and abuse in government...
Caprio moves to block RI deal with Schilling co. PROVIDENCE, R.I. - Democratic gubernatorial candidate Frank Caprio is trying to block the state's $75 million...
Caprio moves to block deal with Schilling co. PROVIDENCE – In a move that has roiled both the financial and political waters in Rhode Island, General Treasurer Frank Caprio this week moved to torpedo the state’s loan guaranty agreement with former Boston Red Sox star Curt Schilling’s 38 Studios, bad mouthing the deal to bond rating agencies and a national periodical aimed at bond buyers.
Hurricane, tropical storm watches for Mass., RI State and local officials are keeping a watchful eye on the forecast as Hurricane Earl approaches the East Coast.
Caprio moves to block RI deal with Schilling co. Associated Press - August 31, 2010 12:55 PM ET PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) - Democratic gubernatorial candidate Frank Caprio is trying to block the state's $75 million loan guarantee to former Red...