Rep. James McLaughlin, a Democrat who represents Cumberland and Central Falls, filed a bill last week, H-8143, that seeks to protect community monuments with religious symbols by classifying them as having "secular traditional, cultural or community recognition and value." The legislation comes amid controversy over a white cross displayed in front ... (more)

Less than 18 months after joining the family business with a music studio of their own, twin sisters Rebekah and Esther Zabinksi have already expanded inside the Hope Artiste Village, 999 Main St.

Gail Montella said the bike, equipped for use by her son with cerebral palsy, was stolen Monday.

Fellow Warren residents and taxpayers, We, the Warren representatives of the Bristol-Warren Regional School Committee, wanted to take this time to address the school-related issues that have been discussed in our local newspapers, social media sites and coffee houses.

Providence-based website GoLocalProv.com this week profiled Mayor Joseph Polisena for its "Power Player" feature , asking Polisena about his support for Gov.

"Oh, Lord," says the actress, 46, calling from the New Orleans set of Ender's Game , a sci-fi film due next year.

A corrections officer at the Wyatt Detention Facility in Central Falls was arrested and charged with assaulting his 56-year-old father.

Police said Saturday that they have arrested two local men and recovered about 20 grams of cocaine after dual raids Friday.

It was a terrifying few minutes for a girl in a house alone on Frenchtown Road Monday afternoon .

A The following is a list of notable arrests made by Woonsocket Police between the dates of May 4 and May 8: Friday, May 4 At 10:16 p.m. on Clinton Street, Woonsocket Police arrested Jose A. Caguana, 47, of 14 Oliver St., apt.

East Greenwich Police are looking for a Cranston man they say was involved in the break-in in an occupied house in their town on Monday during which a young girl barricaded herself upstairs and called 911 and kept in contact with police throughout the ordeal.

Three candidates have declared their candidacy for the council seat that was vacated last week by Richard Aubin Jr., who pleaded guilty to two felony criminal charges in Superior Court.

State revenue officials called a special meeting of town leaders Tuesday to drive home the point that they could be facing a future similar to bankrupt Central Falls unless they resolve the crisis of runaway municipal retirement costs.

Scallon's case has been postponed until July, but the issues will come to play eventually.

CENTRAL FALLS, R.I. - A new park honoring Central Falls' history as a chocolate making center will soon open to the public.