LATEST RHODE ISLAND NEWS
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 ...

NEIGHBORHOOD HEALTH PLAN OF RHODE ISLAND AWARDED NCQA'S HIGHEST ACCREDITATION STATUS
Providence, RI (FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE) - Neighborhood Health Plan of Rhode Island (Neighborhood) announced today it has been awarded an Accreditation status of "Excellent" from the National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA), an independent, non-profit organization dedicated to improving health care quality.
Rhode Island AG warns about Super Bowl scams
PROVIDENCE, R.I. - Rhode Island's top law enforcement official is warning fans about scams as the New England Patriots...
Rhode Island lawmakers to review school bus...
PROVIDENCE, R.I. - School officials in a Rhode Island city are asking the state for permission to place advertisements on the sides of school buses.
Rhode Island AG criticizes Massachusetts over...
PROVIDENCE, R.I. - Rhode Island Attorney General Peter Kilmartin is criticizing Massachusetts environmental officials...
Public barred from bringing liquids into RI courts
The Rhode Island Judiciary has banned liquids brought into state courthouses by the public. The Providence Journal reports ( http://bit.ly/uGz8Jy ) that Craig Berke, spokesman for the Rhode Island Judiciary, called the ban a security decision..
Gina Raimondo Math Convinces Rhode Island of...
Gina Raimondo was running a Rhode Island venture-capital firm in Providence when the mother of two read with alarm that a growing fiscal crisis might force cutbacks in library hours and bus service in 2009.
Protecting the trees
by Angela JohnstonBarbara Roberts and the residents of Palo Alto's San Alma townhome community had no idea what their 60-foot-tall elm tree's heritage status implied until its limbs fell off one winter.
Rhode Island's 'Race to the Top' on Right Track
PROVIDENCE, R.I. - A new federal report shows that Rhode Island is doing a good job of implementing its goals for education reforms timed to its $75 million "Race to the Top" grant. That's according
Menlo wrestlers return home with big showing
by Menlo AthleticsMenlo's two-day trip to Arizona ended in grand fashion, as the Oaks came away with a dual-meet victory against host Embry Riddle and a dominant showing in the Mile High Championships in Prescott.
Gina Raimondo Math Convinces Rhode Island of...
Gina Raimondo was running a Rhode Island venture-capital firm in Providence when the mother of two read with alarm that a growing fiscal crisis might force cutbacks in library hours and bus service in 2009.
Rhode Island art woven across river in early...
A sculptural installation called "Weaving the Blackstone" spans the Blackstone River, in Pawtucket, R.I. The sculpture was created by artist Donald Gerola, of Providence, R.I., who used thousands of feet of cords stretched across the river to complete the project. AP Photo/Steven Senne.
Rhode Island's only VC firm leaves
PROVIDENCE - Point Judith Capital, Rhode Island's only venture capital firm, has left Providence for Boston.
RI education leader pushes for new nursing school
A Rhode Island higher education leader says building a new nursing school in Providence would address a looming shortage while boosting the life science industry.
Brookline Bancorp completes acquisition of Bancorp...
Brookline Bancorp, Inc. today announced that it has completed its acquisition of Bancorp Rhode Island, Inc., a $1.6 billion bank holding company based in Providence, Rhode Island. Bancorp Rhode Island's bank subsidiary, Bank Rhode Island, will continue to operate as a subsidiary of Brookline Bancorp and has 17 branch locations throughout Rhode Island. The total consideration paid by Brookline ...
College Football: Rhode Island Judge Calls West...
In a ruling that may have a great impact on college football, a Rhode Island judge denied the University of West Virginia's attempt to have a Big East lawsuit dismissed. It's hard to say what the ruling means for WVU's goal to become a member of the Big 12 Conference by 2012. Today, the Charleston Daily Mail reported that Providence County Superior Court Judge Michael Silverstein "rejected West ...
Rhode Island Printer Supports Global Malnutrition...
PROVIDENCE, Rhode Island - The work of one local printer is having an impact on the lives of children across the globe.
Rhode Island judge rules against West Virginia
A Rhode Island judge denied a request by West Virginia University to dismiss a lawsuit filed by the Big East Conference over the university's bid to make a quick exit for the Big 12. Providence County Superior Court Judge Michael Silverstein rejected all of the university's arguments for dismissal.
Rhode Island suspends leading scorer indefinitely
PROVIDENCE, R.I. The top scorer on the men's basketball team for Rhode Island has been suspended indefinitely.
Judge nixes WVU request to dismiss Big East suit
PROVIDENCE, R.I. -- A Rhode Island judge on Tuesday denied a request by West Virginia University to dismiss a lawsuit filed by the Big East Conference over the university's bid to make a quick exit for the Big 12.
Judge denies WVU bid to dismiss Big East suit
PROVIDENCE, R.I. -- A Rhode Island judge on Tuesday denied a request by West Virginia University to dismiss a lawsuit filed by the Big East Conference over the university's bid to make a quick exit for the Big 12.
Judge denies WVU request to dismiss Big East suit
PROVIDENCE, R.I. -- A Rhode Island judge on Tuesday denied a request by West Virginia University to dismiss a lawsuit filed by the Big East Conference over the university's bid to make a quick exit for the Big 12.
NCAA Game Summary - Providence at Rhode Island
Kingston, RI (Sports Network) - Bryce Cotton led all scorers with 19 points, powering the Providence Friars to an 80-61 victory over instate rival Rhode Island in a non-league matchup at the Ryan Center.
Cotton leads Providence past Rhode Island 80-61
Bryce Cotton scored 16 of his game-high 19 points in the second half to lead Providence to its seventh straight victory in an 80-61 nonconference win over Rhode Island on Friday night. The Friars, the first road team to win a game in this annual series in the last nine years, improved to 11-2 under new coach Ed Cooley, while the loss was the eighth straight for the Rams (1-11).
Cheeseboy expands to Rhode Island
Boston's Cheeseboy: Grilled Cheese to Go, will expand into the Rhode Island market with an opening at the Providence Place Mall today. The new Cheeseboy location will open at the mall's high-traffic food court, bringing the total number of locations to seven. The company will now operate restaurants in four states: Massachusetts, Rhode Island, New York and Connecticut.
Rhode Island wins second 'Race to the Top' award
Providence, R.I. - State Education Commissioner Deborah Gist said Friday that Rhode Island's second "Race to the Top" federal education award will help to dramatically improve pre-school

  Red Sox to announce Rhode Island scholarship...
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