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Police union: morale has been shaken

The mood at the Providence Police Department has been shaken by the arrests of three officers on drug charges, according to the police union.  

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Lawmakers consider school bus seatbelts

A House Committee is considering legistlation that would require school buses in Rhode Island to have seat belts.

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2 students say they support reform

But the pair also saythey did not want allhigh school personnel to lose their jobs

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McConnell tapped for U.S. court seat

The president nominates the local trial lawyer and Democratic Party backer for U.S. District Court

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Public barred from meeting

School Supt. Frances Gallo will meet with stakeholders to plan high school reforms

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An impassioned Kennedy rails against Afghan war

Congressman speaks in support of measure calling for withdrawal of U.S. troops

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Cicilline retreats on drug testing at Providence Police Dept.

PROVIDENCE — Faced with opposition ranging from the Rhode Island Affiliate of the American Civil Liberties Union to the Providence police union, Mayor David N. Cicilline on Wednesday backed off his order for immediate random drug testing at the Providence Police Department.

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Cranston clerical union ratifies contract

The pact, which includes 2-year wage freeze, now heads to the City Council for a vote

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Reinstated by GM, local dealers say theyre relieved

But Paul Masse and Fred Simon say they have to reestablish their businesses

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Warwick mans 22-count trial goes to jury

James Cook is accused of sexual-assault, drug-possession and identity-theft charges

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School board to change comment policy

In wake of criticism, board says it will do away with sign-up requirement

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York to lead run by Taveras

PROVIDENCE - Former Democratic gubernatorial candidate Myrth York has decided to head Democrat Angel Taveras’ campaign for mayor, rather than run for the office herself.

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URI seeks to aid struggling companies

It’s the first proposal from the university’s new president to partner with private sector

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6 Providence police officers promoted to detective

Three will be working in the detective bureau and three in the youth services bureau

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Actress Emma Watson said to be in Brown play

PROVIDENCE - “Harry Potter” actress and Brown University freshman Emma Watson is scheduled to take to a campus stage this weekend in a student-directed production of Anton Chekhov’s “Three Sisters.”

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City envisions rental revenue from cell towers

City Council endorses proposal and 10 city-owned parcels are seen as potential sites

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West Warwick assisting group on Station fire memorial park

WEST WARWICK - Organizers of a memorial park that will be built in remembrance of The Station nightclub fire, are getting a much needed boost from an unlikely source - the town.

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Cranston students film commercials about danger of substance abuse

As prom season nears,Cranston students take partin TV commercial about the dangers of substance abuse

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Pension liabilities mount

Twenty-three municipal retirement plans are in trouble, says the auditor general

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Police identify teen hit by car, bus

Police have identified the Somerset teen hit by a car, and then run over by a school bus as 15 year-old, Justin Charron.

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Garciaparra retires as a Red Sox player

Nomar Garciaparra rejoined the Red Sox for one day and then retired, ending a 14-year career in which he won two batting titles with Boston and became a beloved player in the city.

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RI man indicted on federal drug charges

A Providence man has been indicted on federal drug possession charges.

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Portsmouth home suffers smoke damage

Fire crews were called to the scene of a house fire in Portsmouth on Wednesday afternoon.

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Snoop Dogg will perform at Brown Univ.

Brown University’s Concert Agency has announced that hip-hop legend Snoop Dogg and grammy nominees MGMT will headline the 50th anniversary Spring Weekend Concerts.

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Patches ‘loses his cool’ on house floor

Congressman Patrick Kennedy attacks U.S. policy in Afghanistan and coverage of the war.

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Thief steals excavator in Rehoboth

Rehoboth Police are trying to track down a stolen excavator.

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"Operation Deception" cop bankrupt

One of the key players implicated in “Operation Deception,” filed for bankruptcy last year, according to federal court filings obtained by The Target 12 Investigators.

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URI plagued by elevator trouble

Elevators have been causing problems on the campus of URI this school year.

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Six officers promoted to detective

Good news for the Providence police department, six officers have been promoted to the rank of detective.

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‘My Time with the Mayor’ event

Mayor David Cicilline will meet one-on-one with Olyneyville residents. This event is part of My Time with the Mayor.

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