Friend of the court: Therapy dogs get trial run in R.I. courthouses The Rhode Island judiciary began working with Windwalker Professional Pet Assisted Therapy to bring therapy dogs into the McGrath Judicial Complex in South Kingstown at the urging of Family Court Magistrate Paul T. Jones Jr. and his wife, Linda, both of whom sit on the Windwalker advisory board. More
From a taste of summer last weekend to a winter storm next weekend PROVIDENCE -- After last weekend's temperature touched 70 degrees and broke records, this weekend could bring a snow storm to Southern New England."There is potential for significant accumulating snowfall across southern New England," the National Weather Service says in its forecast discussion. More
Airline employee took woman's number from her bag tag, then followed her on a flight, lawsuit says Ashley Barno was in a boarding area at San Diego International Airport, awaiting a Chicago-bound flight, when a message from an unfamiliar number flashed across her phone, saying hello and asking how she was doing. The person then added, "Btw I must tell you that you are gorgeous!" Barno thanked the sender for the flattery and asked again for his name. More
U.S. had early warning about Iran's missile strikes on bases in Iraq AIN AL-ASAD AIR BASE, Iraq — American troops were informed of an impending missile barrage hours before their air base in Iraq was struck by Iran, U.S. military officials said Monday, days after the attack that marked a major escalation between the longtime foes.At 11 p.m. More
NBC 10 I-Team: School programs, positions in jeopardy across Rhode Island Burrillville’s superintendent says nine positions could be in jeopardy, including up to six ... are going to be at the middle and high school,” Servidio said. Fifteen districts are looking ... 04/25/2024 - 6:26 am | View Link
Rhode Island World War II veteran celebrates 100th birthday On Wednesday morning, more than 600 students from Pleasant View Elementary School in Smithfield celebrated his birthday. The students greeted him as he was escorted out of a classic car ... 04/24/2024 - 4:00 am | View Link
Police said Avedisian fled after causing a three-car crash in a McDonald’s drive-thru PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) — Rhode Island Public Transit Authority CEO Scott Avedisian submitted a letter of resignation to Gov. Dan McKee on Thursday just two weeks after he was accused in a hit-and ... 04/11/2024 - 12:12 pm | View Link
25 Cheapest Places to Live in Rhode Island The home of Brown University and the Rhode Island School of Design (RISD), as well as the world’s largest culinary school, Johnson & Wales University, it has a young population with a median age ... 04/3/2024 - 1:00 pm | View Link
Rhode Island artist fuses design and accessory to create art you can carry Pamela Watts of Rhode Island PBS Weekly reports for our arts and culture series, CANVAS. One artist has taken ever-popular designer handbags to a whole new level, transforming artwork into accessory. 04/1/2024 - 11:20 am | View Link
The message from Democrats is short and direct: “Trump’s Plan: Ban Abortion, Punish Women.”
The Democratic National Committee is having that message on a banner flown over Mar-a-Lago, former President Donald Trump’s private club and residence in Palm Beach, for four hours Wednesday afternoon and early evening.
The message is one small part of a strong push by President Joe Biden and Democrats to show voters across the country what voters should expect if Trump and Republicans win in November.
“Donald Trump is the reason for Florida’s extreme abortion ban, and for every abortion ban across the country.
Here’s the latest installment of our Miami Dolphins Q&A, where South Florida Sun Sentinel writers David Furones and Chris Perkins answer questions from readers.
Q: You guys don’t think paying AVG would have been better than drafting Chop? — Pete’s Takes on Dolphins Deep Dive w/Perk
Interesting idea. The Dolphins drafted Penn State edge rusher Chop Robinson with the No.
By PETER SMITH (Associated Press)
CHARLOTTE, N. C. (AP) — United Methodist delegates repealed their church’s longstanding ban on LGBTQ clergy with no debate on Wednesday, removing a rule forbidding “self-avowed practicing homosexuals” from being ordained or appointed as ministers.
Delegates voted 692-51 at their General Conference — the first such legislative gathering in five years.
By LISA MASCARO and KEVIN FREKING (Associated Press)
WASHINGTON (AP) — Republican Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene said Wednesday she would call a vote next week on ousting House Speaker Mike Johnson, forcing her colleagues to choose sides in a difficult showdown after Democratic leaders announced they would provide the votes to save the Republican speaker’s job.
Speaking outside the Capitol, Greene ranted against Republican Party leaders at the highest levels and pushed back against their public entreaties, including from Donald Trump, to avoid another messy political fight so close to the November election.
The wife of Miami commercial real estate developer George Pino agreed to pay $16 million to the family of a Lourdes high school student permanently disabled in a Biscayne Bay boat crash in which her husband was at the helm.
The settlement reached last week was agreed to by both parties earlier this month, but Cecilia Pino’s attorneys wanted a judge to keep the monetary amount confidential.
A 17-year-old girl, Luciana Fernandez, was killed in the Labor Day weekend crash on Sept.
BOSTON — The formal title is Vice President of Basketball Development.
But this postseason you haven’t found Udonis Haslem seated at the team’s practices and shootarounds with fellow Miami Heat executives Pat Riley, Andy Elisburg, Adam Simon, Alonzo Mourning or others from the team’s front office.
Nor had any of those titled officials been in sweats, on the court, rebounding, shooting, exhorting.
From the start, this next chapter for Haslem, the recently retired championship power forward, was going to be different.