Union request to livestream hearing highlights ‘gray area’ of R.I. Open Meetings Act

“This issue of quasi-judicial bodies is a gray area,” said Justin Silverman, executive director of the New England First Amendment Coalition. “There has been a lot of litigation in other New England states about what constitutes quasi-judicial bodies, advisory bodies, and other public bodies that don’t fit squarely within each state’s open meetings act. It’s … Read more

Supt. Royal defends herself against ‘daggers’ from city officials | Politics

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Resident Meglio, 100, recalls up-and-coming North Providence | News

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John Cafferty & The Beaver Brown Band rock the PPAC as part of their ‘Cool Summer Nights’ series

By Rob Duguay When it comes to talking about the history of rock & roll in Rhode Island, you have to mention John Cafferty & The Beaver Brown Band. They originally started out in 1973 while harnessing their sound in various bars and venues throughout the Northeast region while reaching the next echelon of stardom … Read more

Did his connections to rum-running do him in?

CRANSTON – “After one year from the ratification of this article, the manufacture, sale or transportation of intoxicating liquors within, the importation thereof into, or the exportation thereof from the United States and all territory subject to the jurisdiction thereof for beverage purposes is hereby prohibited,” so said the 18th Amendment to the United States … Read more

ACLU Settles Suit on Behalf of Pawtucket Firefighters After Unlawful Search of Personal Lockers

The American Civil Liberties Union of Rhode Island today announced the settlement of a federal lawsuit against Pawtucket city officials on behalf of five firefighters whose personal lockers at the fire station were searched by police without their knowledge or consent. The conclusion of this lawsuit affirms that the search was unlawful, violating both the … Read more

Rhode Island Dream Center delivers hope and faith daily

By PAM SCHIFF Special to the Herald The Rhode Island Dream Center is a 501c3 non-profit agency that focuses on helping Rhode Island individuals that are in need. They consist of five active outreach programs and are growing. Presently, its focuses on food, clothing and living supplies for those in need, addiction meetings and referral … Read more