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November 04, 2009
All-night gambling approved for Twin River
Gambling will go 24 hours at Twin River.
Town approves change in government by 1 vote
The town clerk says she’s not sure there’s any way to trigger a recount.
Supporters of same-sex marriage vow to continue fight
Same-sex marriage supporters in Rhode Island are undeterred by voters in Maine.
Three senators join forces to rescue climate bill
A trio of senators - each with differing politics - is launching a rescue effort for troubled climate legislation.
Interactive: U.S. Election Map
An interactive map showing key races nationwide has been updated with full election results.
North Kingstown voters OK sewer project
Voters Tuesday approved a $10-million sewer bond.
November 03, 2009
Moreau re-elected mayor of Central Falls
Incumbent Mayor Charles Moreau wins a fourth term against Hipolito Fontes.
Fontaine elected Woonsocket mayor
Come January, Woonsocket will have a new mayor.
New mayor elected in Worcester
Massachusetts’s second-largest city will have a new mayor in January.
Will Flanagan elected Fall River mayor
Will Flanagan wins the race for mayor of Fall River.
High school senior loses in Attleboro
Joseph Lazzerini lost to Cherie Felos in the race for the Ward 1 City Council seat.
Boston Mayor Menino elected to record 5th term
Boston Mayor Thomas Menino appears to be holding off a challenge from City Council President Michael Flaherty.
Lang wins re-election in New Bedford
New Beford Mayor Scott Lang trounces challenger Fernando Coelho.
Carcieri signs bill banning indoor prostitution
Gov. Don Carcieri has signed legislation closing a loophole that made indoor prostitution legal.
Communities hold municipal elections Tuesday
Off-year elections will be held Tuesday across Southern New England.
RI panel rejects complaint against AG
Rhode Island’s Ethics Commission unanimously votes to dismiss a complaint accusing Attorney General Patrick Lynch.
Student challenges mother of 5 for city council
It’s the high school senior versus the mother of five on Election Day.
November 02, 2009
Caprio beats rival Dem in fundraising for RI gov
General Treasurer Frank Caprio’s campaign reported raising about $135,000 during a three-month period.
New Mass. transport super agency takes over
The new Massachusetts DOT will oversee almost all major roads and bridges, as well as municipal airports.
October 30, 2009
Fishermen school up to criticize new catch rules
Hundreds of fishermen from the Northeast rally in front of the headquarters of federal fishery managers Friday.
Parole violators could petition for release
Parole violators could petition for release under a new bill passed by the General Assembly.
RI lawmakers adopt indoor prostitution ban
The measure would make prostitution a misdemeanor offense regardless of where it occurs.
RI House approves texting while driving ban
A bill to ban texting while driving in Rhode Island goes to the governor.
October 29, 2009
New water conservation system heads to Carcieri
State lawmakers approve a bill that could raise the cost of wasting water but offer discounts for those who conserve.
Three candidates qualify for Dennigan’s former House seat
Three candidates qualify to run for state Rep. Elizabeth Dennigan’s former House seat.
Retirement board suspends DiMasi’s pension
The former House speaker will receive about $25,000 in back payments.
Lawmakers may finalize indoor prostitution ban
Legislation banning indoor prostitution in Rhode Island may soon be heading to the governor.
Patrick plans state job cuts, but spares local aid
The governor says job cuts could begin next week without union concessions.
Robinson says he’ll run for Kennedy seat
Perennial candidate Jack E. Robinson says he’s running for Edward Kennedy’s U.S. Senate seat.
October 28, 2009
Gov. Don Carcieri H1N1 news conference
Watch Gov. Don Carcieri’s H1N1 news conference.
