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Police ID repeat bank robbery suspect
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May 22Marco A. Rivera, 34, is accused of robbing the Warwick Plaza Citizens Bank branch, located at 800 Post Road, as well as the branch inside of a Cranston Stop & Shop, located at 204 Garfield Ave. »
Cicilline fined $4K for 2010 violations
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May 22The FEC hit Congressman David Cicilline with a $4,530 fine last month for failing to properly report $37,600 worth of contributions made to his 2010 campaign. »
5 Men Shot
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May 22Five men, all in their 20s are shot on Academy Avenue in Providence late Monday night. Police are looking for a suspect. No one was seriously injured. »
Senate to vote on ending tourism tax
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May 22State lawmakers imposed tax last year to help aid the state's budget. »
Student to fight download appeal
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May 22Joel Tenenbaum was originally ordered to pay 675-thousand dollars for illegally downloading more than 30 songs. »
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Ex-R.I. Gov. Carcieri declines comment on 38 Studios difficulties
Projo Politics Blog
May 18By News staff Providence Journal files / Bob Thayer Curt Schilling, right, passes then-Gov. Donald L. Carcieri on Schilling's way to the podium in July 2010 after the Rhode Island Economic Development Corporation approved a $75-million loan guarantee f... »
'We're in deep,' Chafee says of R.I. involvement in 38 Studios' deal
Projo Politics Blog
May 18By maria caporizzo PROVIDENCE, R.I. -- Governor Chafee said Friday he is using "all my energies" and doing "everything possible" to make sure Curt Schilling's video-game company, 38 Studios, does not fail, while at the same time, protecting Rhode Islan... »
R.I. senator proposes legislature overturn Chafee executive order on gay marriage
Projo Politics Blog
May 18By Philip MarceloPROVIDENCE, R.I. -- A Rhode Island senator wants the legislature to overturn the executive order Governor Chafee issued Monday recognizing out-of-state gay marriages. Sen. Frank Ciccone, D-Providence, submitted a joint resolution of th... »
In Friday's Journal: The back story on Rhode Island's EDC and much more
Projo Politics Blog
May 17By News staff Journal files / Connie Grosch Keith Stokes in March. PROVIDENCE, R.I. -- Who is Keith Stokes, and how did he get to be executive director of the Rhode Island Economic Development Corporation? Who is Governor Chafee considering to be Stoke... »
R.I. Gov. Chafee proposes moving state offices into landmark 'Superman building' in Providence
Projo Politics Blog
May 17By Philip Marcelo Providence Journal file photo PROVIDENCE, R.I. -- With Bank of America set to vacate by early 2013, the landmark downtown skyscraper often referred to as the "Superman building" could have a new tenant: the State of Rhode Island. Gove... »