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Romney sweeps RI primary but Paul picks up delegates

WRNI Politics Blog

In an election where very few Rhode Islanders bothered to cast ballots, the state’s Republican voters fell in line behind Mitt Romney on a northeastern primary day when the former Massachusetts governor swept all five presidential primaries, cementing ... »

The no-drama presidential primary parties tonight

WRNI Politics Blog

There isn’t much suspense in today’s Rhode Island Republican and Democratic presidential primaries. About the only element anyone cares about is which party activists will win delegate slots to the Democratic and National Conventions. (Democrats in Cha... »

Romney pins RI’s economic woes on President Obama

WRNI Politics Blog

Rhode Island’s dubious status as a state that heads into downturns early and recovers late is hardly a new phenomenon. Don’t tell that to Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney, who puts the blame on President Obama in a news release detailing h... »

With Ruggerio’s arrest, the Senate gives the House a run for its money

WRNI Politics Blog

When five state representatives ran into various kinds of legal trouble last year, there was chatter around the Statehouse about how the state Senate looked good by comparison. The Senate now figures in the mix with the arrest Wednesday of 63-year-old ... »

Providence firefighers to lead protest this afternoon against Brown University

WRNI Politics Blog

UPDATE: Brown responds. Marisa Quinn, Brown’s vice president for public affairs and university relations, says Brown contributes $4 million to the City of Providence each year through voluntary payments and taxes. “Brown supports Providence and is comm... »

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Straw Poll, Sailing, A Sale & More

East Greenwich Patch

Hill & Harbor Knitting & Crochet Group: Do you love to Knit or Crochet? Stop in and share your designs and ideas with the Hill & Harbor Knitting and Crochet Group. It meets at the EG Free Library from 1 to 3 p.m. and all are welcome. That means you, be... »

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