A 17-year-old skipped school and then robbed a bank in Warwick, police said. Police said the teen, who was wearing a hooded sweatshirt, walked into the Coastway Bank on Warwick Avenue at about 11:30 a.m. on Thursday.

An Oakland Beach man was arrested Thursday for allegedly dealing marijuana out of his home.

An ambitious plan to build a hotel, parking garage and complex of buildings that will combine office and retail space on Jefferson Boulevard received final approval from the city Wednesday night.

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Joseph Trillo has quietly left the race for governor. The highly charismatic and outspoken Warwick state Representative and Republican national committeeman said yesterday he never really gained any momentum in getting his campaign off the ground.

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Federally insured Home Loan Investment Bank of Warwick, which has been facing financial problems, has received a $10-million capital infusion from its shareholders, the bank said on Wednesday.

WINNERS CIRCLE: Laura Perfetto's senior health class takes a break from their catered luncheon courtesy of the Cranston Applebees for their fundraising efforts toward breast cancer research and awareness.

Warwick School District officials Wednesday had different reactions to an investigation into the initial report of misconduct involving music teacher Todd Sheerer and a 15-year-old female student.

A WINDOW ON THE FUTURE: Crews install windows on the skywalk that will connect the Sundlun Terminal at Green Airport with a rental car garage and railroad station platform.

In this March 5, 2008 photo, James Woods arrives at the premiere of "10,000 BC" in Los Angeles.

During last week's special session held to complete some unfinished business, the legislature passed approximately 200 new laws.

Borders Group Inc. says it will close two mall-based bookstores in Southern New England as part of a nationwide effort to make the chain smaller and more profitable.

Two-time Oscar-nominated actor James Woods has sued a Rhode Island hospital over the 2006 death of his younger brother.