RI closes loophole that allowed indoor prostitution (The Standard-Times)

Providence News

• Rhode Island’s Top Two Youth Volunteers Selected in 15th Annual National Awards Program
  PROVIDENCE, R.I.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Theodore Palumbo, 16, of East Greenwich and Cheyenne Clarkin, 13, of Charlestown today were named Rhode Island's top two youth volunteers for 2010 by The Prudential Spirit of Community Awards, a nationwide program honoring young people for outstanding acts of volunteerism. The awards program, now in its 15th year, is c […]
• RIEDC and State Leaders Unveil Strategic Roadmap for Advancing Rhode Island’s Green Economy at Collaborative Forum
  PROVIDENCE, R.I.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Governor Donald L. Carcieri, Speaker William J. Murphy, Senate President M. Teresa Paiva Weed and the Rhode Island Economic Development Corporation (RIEDC) today hosted the Advancing the Green Economy forum, where they unveiled Version 1.0 of a strategic roadmap aimed at creating a clear strategy for the growth and advancem […]
• Cause of RI fire that killed 5 still unknown (WLBT 3 Jackson)
  PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) - The Rhode Island Fire Marshal says officials have pinpointed the origins of a house fire that killed five people, including a 7-month-old baby, but still haven't figured out the cause. […]
• New RI program trains builders for green industry (Connecticut Post)
  PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) — Builders in Rhode Island's recession-battered construction industry are being retrained for jobs in renewable energy with funding from the federal stimulus program. […]
• East Providence to send layoff notices to 105 teachers
  School Supt. Mario Cirillo recommended last night that layoff notices be sent to slightly more than 20 percent of the district's teachers for the next school year. […]
• Today in history: Execution date set for killer
  Projo 7 to 7 News Blog — Tue Feb 09 12:00:00 UTC 2010 By Thomas J. MorganOn the local front: A year ago today: Governor Carcieri announces the promotion of Department of Human Services Director Gary Alexander to oversee four state departments as secretary of the Executive Office of Health and Human Servic... about: Carcieri deputy secretary Director Departme […]
• Teens sentenced for roles in RI mall harassment (Boston Herald)
  PROVIDENCE, R.I. - Three juveniles have been sentenced in Family Court for their roles in an unprovoked attack... […]