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Grand Jury indicts Lincoln officer in brutality case
The Providence County Grand Jury on Friday indicted a Lincoln police officer on a charge of assault with a dangerous weapon -- his foot -- after he allegedly kicked a woman in the face.
Man killed in roll-over in Lincoln
A man was killed early Thursday morning after his car crashed and rolled over onto a highway ramp off Route 146 north.
Police Say One Killed in Rollover in Lincoln
The car rolled over several times, the driver was ejected and pronounced dead at the scene.
Santa Claus is Coming to Our Town in Northern Rhode Island
Santa Claus is coming to town! He is quite busy this holiday season but has made some time to stop and visit with both young and old at these following locations.
Fung, Nero disagree over type of school in Cranston
They work in adjacent buildings and greet each other on a first-name basis. But when it comes to sharing ideas on school reform, Mayor Allan W. Fung and Schools Supt.
Scott Turner: Attack of the cold-weather invaders
Urgent attacking rain thumped the roof of my 10-year-old Corolla, as the darkness of the warm night in the deeply forested road between Lincoln and Smithfield overmatched my headlights.
Lt. Gov. Elizabeth Roberts says that a break-in Sunday at her Edgewood home was unrelated to her state position.
Lincoln looks at consolidating fire services to save money
Several residents expressed support Monday night for an effort to consolidate Lincoln's firefighting services.
Businesses, have cash, but reluctant to spend
Businesses appear no more likely than consumers to go on a holiday shopping spree.
RI mayoral academies receive more than $1M in grants
Rhode Island Mayoral Academies , an umbrella organization that launched a charter school in Cumberland this fall, has received three grants that will help the organization to grow.
Rhode Island State Police swear in 36 new troopers
Governor Carcieri and Col. Brendan Doherty, superintendent of the state police, inspect the new troopers Friday at their swearing-in ceremony at the Community College of Rhode Island, in Lincoln.
Cranston mayor considers mayoral academy
By traditional measures such as reading scores and math scores, the city's schools are generally doing well.
Man charged in assault of fellow UNH student
University of New Hampshire police are crediting tips from the UNH community after their apprehension of a suspect in an assault that left a student unconscious.
Lincoln weighs partial redistricting for schools
Supt. Georgia Fortunato drew applause at a public forum Monday by announcing she will recommend the town go to a neighborhood configuration of elementary schools tied to carrying out full-day kindergarten and closing one school.
Gifts & Decorative Accessories
The 2009 White House Annual Ornament commemorates the second administration of President Grover Cleveland, when the first electric lights were used to illuminate the White House Christmas tree.
B. DOLAN and SAGE FRANCIS provided memorable highlights at this year's Rock the Bells in Mansfield; watch the Strange Famous reps slay Jerky's Bar with special guest SLEEP on THURSDAY .
Irish Theme for 'Autumn Classic'
Irish Theme for "Autumn Classic" Irish eyes will be smilin' again Nov. 20 when a stable of lucky leprechauns step into the ring for "Autumn Classic," presented by Jimmy Burchfield's Classic entertainment and Sports, Inc.
Twin River slot parlor goes to 24/7 on Nov. 19
The Twin River slot parlor in Lincoln said Monday it will begin operating 24 hours a day, seven days a week beginning Thursday, Nov.
RI Slot Parlor To Expand Around-The-Clock Gambling
LINCOLN, R.I. -- A struggling slot parlor in Lincoln plans to start offering around-the-clock gambling beginning next week.
Rick Springfield Concert Review Rick Springfield at Twin Rivers - Lincoln, RI. Friday, October 16, 2009: I have to admit I am not a fan of Rick Springfield.