Warren Times-Gazette readers faced a sad story when they opened their papers on Feb. 29, 1968: “One by one the machines are slowing to a halt. A worker in the weaving room, another in the … more

The Town of Warren has received four offers from groups hoping to redevelop the Liberty Street School. But they are so low — in one case, less than 10 percent of the property’s assessed value — … more

Sakonnet River Bridge construction crews began work Thursday to secure the flotilla of barges there in advance of Earl. The large barge on the Tiverton side is held in place by pilings and will … more

LITTLE COMPTON — Town beach commissioner Jim Farrell late Thursday morning announced that South Shore Beach will close Thursday, Sept. 2, at 9 p.m., with re-opening to be determined early Friday morning. Staff will be at the beach at 4 a.m. both Friday and Saturday mornings, and a decision will be made then whether or not to reopen for the day. more

EAST PROVIDENCE – When East Providence School Superintendent Mario Cirillo presented the school committee with his budget proposal for fiscal year 2011 (FY11) on Tuesday, Aug. 24, there were about a dozen people in the audience. Just one day earlier, Mr. Cirillo presented a plan to restructure recess at the elementary level. more