KINGSTON — The Board of Trustees of the University of Rhode Island has announced the selection of Professor Marc B. Parlange, provost and senior vice president of Monash University in … more

PROVIDENCE — The Senate Judiciary Committee, chaired by Sen. Cynthia A. Coyne (D-Dist. 32, Barrington, Bristol, East Providence), unanimously approved Gov. Daniel McKee’s appointment of … more

PROVIDENCE — Henry Barnard School has announced Kyle Quadros as Head of Lower School, effective for the 2021-2022 school year. Mr. Quadros will take the helm at a pivotal moment for the … more

EAST PROVIDENCE — Providence Country Day School and the Henry Barnard School announced a merger of the two private, independent institutions with the anticipation the latter, 122-year-old … more

EAST PROVIDENCE — Spurred on by calls from the Rhode Island Music Education Association the Rhode Island Department of Education last week announced updated guidance for group performances amid … more

PROVIDENCE — The Rhode Island Hockey Hall of Fame has announced the names of four local greats voted into its Class of 2021, including one with East Providence ties the legendary Rhode Island … more

EAST PROVIDENCE — The Providence Country Day School has announced its honor roll of students for the first trimester of the 2020-21 term. Students are listed alphabetically, including class, … more

PROVIDENCE — The Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) is advising pet owners that Midwestern Pet Foods, Inc. is recalling certain Sportmix dog and cat food lots due to tests indicating … more

The Rhode Island Emergency Management Agency (RIEMA) is preparing for a significant snowstorm expected to impact the state starting late Wednesday into Thursday. A Winter Storm Warning has been … more

Little Compton residents Hilary Woodhouse and son Tom sat = on the deck of the Sakonnet Yacht Club waiting for a ride out to their Alden Sakonnet sloop for some late season racing. The … more