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Quonset could play into Air Force's future
Rhode Island's 143rd Airlift Wing at Quonset is poised to be on the front line of meeting the Air Force's future needs.
Gas prices in RI up another cent
The cost of gas in Rhode Island is up a penny, marking the sixth straight week of rising prices.
RB sees opportunities at BC
Rhode Island doesn t produce a lot of high school football talent but the Eagles have identified a junior...
Temple cruises past Rhode Island 73-56
Ramone Moore scored 22 points and Aaron Brown had 15 points off the bench to help Temple cruise past Rhode Island in a 73-56 win on Saturday.
Temple dominates Rhode Island, 73-56
KINGSTON, R.I. - Regardless of the sport, chemistry can be an elusive element. But that isn't the case with Temple's basketball team - specifically guards Ramone Moore, Khalif Wyatt, and Juan Fernandez.
Moore helps Temple cruise past Rhode Island 73-56
Ramone Moore scored 22 points and Aaron Brown had 15 points off the bench to help Temple cruise past Rhode Island in a 73-56 win on Saturday. Khalif Wyatt added 16 points for the Owls (17-5, 6-2 Atlantic 10), who extended their longest winning streak this season to six games. Temple never trailed in the contest, jumping out to a 27-11 lead in the first half after back-to-back layups by Anthony ...
Temple rocks Rhode Island, 73-56
KINGSTON, R.I. - Regardless of sport, chemistry can be an elusive element. But that isn't the case with Temple's basketball team - specifically guards Ramone Moore, Khalif Wyatt and Juan Fernandez.
Rhode Island Student Has Special Bond With Giants'...
A Rhode Island high-school freshman is rooting for the New York Giants in the Super Bowl because of his special connection with cornerback and punt returner Will Blackmon
Temple Vs Rhode Island: Owls Travel To RI For...
The Temple Owls look to extend a five-game winning streak when they visit the Rhode Island Rams on Saturday at 2 p.m. After losing two of their first three games in the Atlantic 10 Conference, the Owls have rattled off five consecutive victories to move within a half-game of the La Salle Explorers for first place in the league. Temple most recently downed Fordham on Friday at the Liacouras ...

Police: Rhode Island student killed rabbit with hockey stick
NEWPORT, R.I. - Police in Rhode Island have charged a college lacrosse player with killing a cottontail rabbit...
Milford man arraigned in Rhode Island slaying of...
NEWPORT, R.I. - Zachary Lepelusa of Milford was arraigned Thursday in Newport County Superior Court, one week after a grand jury indicted him on charges of murder, kidnapping and eluding police in connection with the death of Antoinette Venditti Bruce of East Haven, his former co-worker at the Christmas Tree Shop in Orange.
Rhode Island cop goes undercover on pizza delivery...
NEWPORT, R.I. - Rhode Island police say two suspects picked the wrong pizza delivery guy to rob: an undercover...
Stuffies, gaggers cabinets? We're talking vintage...
Some come to Newport, Rhode Island, for the mansions. During my recent weekend visit, I was more interested in the mollusks.
Rhode Island to host international regatta in 2012
PROVIDENCE, R.I. Three decades after Newport, R.I., lost sailing's most storied race, the city will host an America's Cup World Series regatta next summer.
Rhode Island set to host international regatta in...
PROVIDENCE, R.I. Three decades after Newport, R.I., lost sailing's most storied race, the city will host an America's Cup World Series regatta next summer.
Police: Va. man drowns in Rhode Island
Police say the body of a Virginia man was pulled from the water near Commercial Wharf just hours after the victim arrived in Newport on a fishing vessel.
Rhode Island man arrested after two-state chase
NEWPORT, R.I. - A 33-year-old Rhode Island man has been arrested after a chase involving police in two states. The...
Timeshare Consumer Advocacy Group Adds Newport,...
Timeshare owners seeking information and advice regarding the industry can attend an afternoon seminar in Newport, Rhode Island conducted by the National Timeshare Owners Association.Baltimore, MD (PRWEB) August 01, 2011 The National Timeshare Owners Association (NTOA), the top U.S. consumer advocacy group in the timeshare industry, has added Newport, Rhode Island to its series of educational ...
Rhode Island group seeking to host carrier JFK
The Rhode Island Aviation Hall of Fame, a nonprofit group, has been campaigning to bring the retired aircraft carrier John F. Kennedy to Newport County as an educational attraction.
Murder at the Museum: "The Hunt for Hunt's...
Newport Museum presents a murder mystery.  Whodunit? Search forclues, question suspects and uncover the secret location ofarchitect Richard Morris Hunt's lasting legacy during thesefamily-friendly
New England summer travel in Rhode Island
Little Compton WHY GO It's about an hour and a half from Boston, and getting there requires no ferries, planes, or Cape bridge crossings. Yet Little Compton feels a world away from the city – and from the throngs at Newport. So do its spectacular uncrowded beaches and rolling farmland.
Rhode Island golfer makes U.S. Open Sectionals,...
This week is all about the professionals playing at in the Players Championship, but for some amateurs out there, this week was just as big, as countless players teed it up in U.S. Open Local Qualifying tournaments around the country. University of Rhode Island golfer Taylor Fontaine was one of the brave few that showed up at Newport (R.I.) Country Club to play in blustery conditions that had ...
Rhode Island man charged with drunken driving,...
Alan Calvo, 33, of Newport, was stopped at 9:44 p.m. in the 900 block of North Boulevard for driving on the wrong side of the road, police said.
U. sues Newport News over stolen sword
<BR> In pursuit of a priceless relic that has been missing for more than 30 years, the University is suing the city of Newport News, Va. and noted Civil War collectors Donald and Toni Tharpe for the return of a Tiffany and Company ...
Chariho roundup: Girls' basketball overcomes big...
NEWPORT - Chariho High's girls' basketball team wiped out a13-point halftime deficit and defeated Rogers 47-44 in a nonleaguegame Monday night.
Rhode Island will know soon if Newport will be...
America's Cup Even Authority remains firm that it will announce race locations
Rhode Island won't commit to America's Cup by...
Rhode Island won't be ready to commit to the America's Cup until after a Friday deadline set by the team selecting the host city, but that shouldn't hurt Newport's chances because the people behind the bid are working closely with race organizers, the state's top economic development official said Wednesday. The state is a week or two away from knowing how much it would cost to host the 34th ...
RI not ready to commit on America's Cup by Friday
Rhode Island won't be ready to commit to the America's Cup until after a Friday deadline set by the team selecting the host city, but that shouldn't hurt Newport's chances because the people behind the bid are working closely with race organizers, the state's top economic development official said Wednesday.
Rhode Island Balks At Dec. 31 America's Cup...
NEWPORT, R.I. -- Rhode Island's top economic development official says the state won't be ready to commit to the America's Cup until after a Dec. 31 deadline set by the team selecting the host city.
RI EDC working with race organizers
If Rhode Island is chosen to host the 2013 America's Cup, the state could see a huge economic boost, according to the results of an economic impact study the Newport Chamber of Commerce released Tuesday.
Official: Interest in RI for next America's Cup
Rhode Island's top economic development official said Sunday that representatives of BMW Oracle Racing and Golden Gate Yacht Club have expressed an interest in holding the next America's Cup in Newport but haven't made a final decision.
Rhode Island America's Cup negotiations intensify
According to an insider, talks have intensified to bring the America's Cup back to Newport, Rhode Island, in 2013,
San Francisco May Lose America's Cup To Rhode...
Top officials for the America's Cup flew to Rhode Island to look at possible venues Thursday for the America's Cup race in Newport.
AP Source: Newport, RI, in talks for America's Cup
Negotiations have intensified to bring the America's Cup back to Newport, Rhode Island, in 2013, a person with knowledge of the talks told The Associated Press on Thursday. The person spoke on condition of anonymity because no agreement is in place. Talks with Rhode Island officials resumed after San Francisco's bid faltered.

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