January 06, 2009
Teacher pay dispute goes to court
A Superior Court judge will decide whether East Providence teachers will face a pay cut.
Town looks to cut $4M from school budget
The town manager says they are trying to make ends meet and they can’t afford the teachers contract they have.
January 05, 2009
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Man sentenced for bank, tax fraud
A Cumberland man is sentenced to prison for tax and bank fraud.
Single-family home prices drop in R.I.
The median sales price for single-family homes in Rhode Island plummets by almost 20 percent.
Crews still cleaning up from burst pipe
Crews are still cleaning up after a pipe burst at a Providence building.
Carcieri to release supplemental budget
Gov. Don Carcieri plans to unveil his budget plan during a televised speech Wednesday night.
User Video: Lights dance on Bristol house
The lights on a house in Bristol are synchronized to music.
School board orders cut in teachers’ pay
The game of hardball continues between the East Providence school committee and the teachers union.
Group seeks control of library branches
A power struggle is emerging for control of the library branches in Providence.
January 03, 2009
R.I. leaders calling for end to violence in Israel
Local leaders will call for an end to more than a week of fighting between Israel and Hamas militants in the Gaza strip that has killed hundreds of people, including Palestinian civilians.
January 02, 2009
Services cancelled at Pawtucket church
Weekend services at the Park Place Congregational Church are cancelled.
Classes to resume at school despite gaping hole
School will be in session Monday at Chariho Regional High School despite a gaping hole made by a plow driver.
Biden to attend Pell’s funeral
Vice President-elect Joe Biden will attend Sen. Claiborne Pell’s funeral on Monday.
Lawmakers return for start of rough year
Rhode Island lawmakers return to the State House next week.
