Saturday, May 4 From 'Social Butterfly' To Alleged Bomber's Wife Two weeks after Boston bombing susect Tamerlan Tsarnaev was killed and his brother, Dzhokhar, was found hiding in a dry-docked boat in a backyard in Watertown, Mass., Katherine Russell – Tamerlan's widow – and her young daughter remain at her parents' house on Coriander Lane in North Kingstown. Sunday, May 5 Police Charge 8 Suspects With Child Porn Possession Rhode Island State Police arrested eight people on child pornography charges on Tuesday, April 30. Monday, May 6 Portsmouth Pizza Shop Struggles to Recover After Electrical…

Saturday, April 27 Narragansett Rune Stone Returned; To Be Tested The state Attorney General's office said Friday that the Narragansett Rune Stone was returned to state custody April 16, following a joint investigation by that office and the state Department of Environmental Management.  Sunday, April 28 Sunset Music Series Adds 5 More Headliners Five more headliners have been added to the 2013 Nantucket Nectars Sunset Music Series, bringing the total number of concerts scheduled to-date to 16, the most ever in the 16-year history of the music series.   Monday, April 29 'Heather Strong' …

Saturday, April 20 Family Confirms Bomber's Wife from NK The family of Katherine Russell, wife of one of the suspected Boston Marathon bombers, issued a statement Friday evening outside their North Kingstown home. The statement was printed on a piece of paper and handed to a reporter outside the home on Coriander Lane.  Sunday, April 21 CCFD Announces Passing of Captain William J. Hall The Central Coventry Fire District announced the passing of Captain William Hall after a lengthy battle with occupational cancer. Monday, April 22 EG Teens Escape Boston Marathon Blasts By Moments On Thursday, …

Saturday, April 13 Skull Found At Site Fire District Wants For Station Archeology investigators found a skull last week on the parcel of land at Post Road and Cedar Avenue wanted by the East Greenwich Fire District for a new fire station. Sunday, April 14 Don't Panic if you See a Huge Fire off 295 Motorists on Route 6 or Interstate 295 on Monday might be alarmed to see smoke, fire and flames on the side of the highway. But don't worry — the fire will be part of a controlled grassland burn by Providence Water. Monday, April 15 Newport Resident Injured in Boston Bombing A Newport woman was …

Saturday, April 6 Woman Hit by Car on 295 Dies from Injuries An 81-year-old woman who was struck by a car on Interstate 295 late last night in Cranston has died from her injuries, police said. Sunday, April 7 Part of Newport's Cliff Walk Shut Down The walk is shut down from Ruggles Avenue to the end of the walk at Bailey’s Beachdue to damage from Tropical Storm Sandy. Man Shot in Tiverton Drive-by A drive-by shooting at Benjamin's Sports Pub on Saturday night left one man in the hospital with a gunshot wound to his back, according to Tiverton Police. A bullet after someone driving past the …

Saturday, March 30 Judge Orders Liquidation for Foundering Fire District Superior Court Judge Brian P. Stern ruled during a hearing Friday that the Central Coventry Fire District must be liquidated.  District Chief Andy Baynes and Special Master Richard Land had already shut down three of the district's five stations effective at 8 a.m. Friday in an attempt to cut costs. Sunday, March 31 Man Shot On Fairmount Street Bridge A man was shot last night on the Fairmount Street bridge at about 10 p.m., suffering serious wounds. Monday, April 1 American Bulldog Kills Portsmouth Dog in Attack A small…

Saturday, March 23 Forged By Grief: Son, 27, Talks About Losing Both Parents Andrew Maksymowicz was 19 years old when his father, Henry Joseph Maksymowicz, died of cancer. He was 26 a year ago when his mother died, also of cancer. It's an incomprehensible amount of loss for someone so young.  Sunday, March 24 Have You Seen Sunil Tripathi? Sunil Tripathi, a 22-year-old student at Brown University went missing last Saturday, March 16 around 11 am. He was last seen on the East Side of Providence, although the search has expanded to Boston, Connecticut, New York, and Philadelphia. Monday, March …

Saturday, March 9 Putting Post Road on a Diet? Big changes could be coming to North Kingstown's Post Road in the form of a “diet” from the Rhode Island Department of Transportation. DOT officials are considering reducing part of the roadway from four lanes to three, with two travel lanes in other direction and a center turn lane.  Sunday, March 10 Cowesett Lawyer Arrested for Embezzlement Rhode Island State Police arrested Janet A. Mastronardi, 52, of Cowesett for embezzlement and unlawful appropriation, state police Colonel Steven G. O’Donnell announced. Monday, March 11 DOT Needs Answer …

Sunday, March 3 Former Coventry Teacher Arrested After Threats Todd Gillheeney, a former teacher at Coventry High School, was charged with felony threats to public officials and two misdemeanor charges for the alleged harassment of Coventry High School Vice Principals Susan Chandler and Lori Ferguson. Monday, March 4 Couple Arrested on Felony Drug Charges Dennis McGovern, 45, of 47 Gibbs Ave. in Newport and Alycia Whitney Dougherty, 25, of 47 Gibbs Ave. in Newport were both arrested Feb. 25. on felony charges of possession of narcotics and controlled substance conspiracy. Tuesday, March 5 '…

Narragansett-South Kingstown: "ROMNEY CAN WIN Rhode Island with a message of creating jobs by taking govt off the backs off the job creators. Go Mitt... we need your message of economic liberty. We're in shackles here in Rhode Island." — Debra Puleo, commenting on Romney Takes Rhode Island Coventry: "And if Coventry keeps it, it will bring in 1.4 Million over the next 20 yrs. Or 2.1 Million over 30 yrs. Why would anyone sell it now?" — Chris, commenting on Committee Hears Landmark Dividend Presentation Cranston: "The school committee had a chance to stop breaking the law; they had no chance …

Narragansett-South Kingstown: "I Pray Lord that you would grant your daughter full restoration and more, that her limbs and whole body would function even better than before in the name of Jesus!" — Najla Singleton-McKinnon, commenting on Family Asking for Prayers for URI Student Coventry: "Yeah because that's exactly what I want my kid doing, spending more time online!! seriously people, think. Kids barely pay attention in regular classes do you really think they are going to retain any information from online classes?" — harry balzonya, commenting on Virtual High School Program Presented to…

Narragansett-South Kingstown: "Why is everyone so afraid of good oversight and transparency? The truth will stand in the end no matter how much emotion any of us want to wrap around an issue independent of how small." — LocalYokel, commenting on Split Council Votes to Investigate Miller Coventry: "In Coventry we need to change the mindset that next years new contract is a continuation of this ending contract. In the real world a contract has a shelf life with a start and end date. After the end date we start fresh. Get it??? A contract should not last for more years than you can guarantee the…

Narragansett-South Kingstown: "I have two words regarding the behavior of our esteemed town council...CLEAN SWEEP!!! I can only hope voters remember how childish and unprofessional they have acted and vote accordingly!" JoAnn Strickland, commenting on SK Council Reviews Rules of Decorum Coventry: "Shared sacrifice means just that. The graduated income tax was designed so those who made the most contributed the most to the betterment of society as a whole. To those who argue that we will just drive the job creators to move; we have bent over backwards over the last decade to give tax breaks …

Narragansett-South Kingstown: "The iceberg in Town Hall is a lot smaller now that there has been a managerial change, but some will not be satisfied until Mr. Miller is gone. They will try to undermine him at any cost. This episode is just the latest attempt." — I'm Tired of the Games, commenting on Town Delays Action on Proposed Town Manager Probe Coventry: "What's the hurry? It's only been 2 years? ... No, lets stand around like a bunch of overpaid idiots, and look at plans for a couple of months, bone the state taxpayers massive cost over runs, and still have a crappy bridge that might …

Narragansett-South Kingstown: "As a local "band mom"...I am so happy for Erika! She really has a great voice and we're routing for her! Go Erika!" — Robin G, commenting on Van Pelt Safe on 'Idol' Coventry: "Very logical, therefore has very little chance of passage. It somewhat lessens the room for mischief." — mjm, commenting on Kettle Proposes Greater Transparency in Grant Process Cranston: "At what cost democracy Mr Sepe? Are we to sacrifice the rule of law for political expediency? That is what a tyrant does sir." — Bill Greenaway, commenting on Letter: Ward 4 Special Election Would Cost …

Narragansett-South Kingstown: "With due respect, they had TWO POUNDS of marijuana. They're not using that amount recreationally, and if marijuana were legal, they would find another illegal way to make cash they don't have to report to the IRS." — rm, commenting on Two Pounds of Pot Found At Home of URI Students Coventry: "How does it take 5 MILLION dollars to repair roof(s)? Where are these numbers coming from? The figures that local towns, cities and even federal government come up with has always boggled my mind." — Denise Williams, Commenting on School Committee Adopts FY13 Budget …

Narragansett: "Personally, I am a proponent of full-day kindergarten. The State should "put its money where its mouth is" though." — Jonathan Daly-LaBelle, commenting on Poll: Full-Day K — A-OK? Coventry:"There is no irrefutable evidence that all day K alone results in smarter children. There are too many variables." — coventry voter, commenting on Gist Setting Lofty Goals For Rhode Island Students and Teachers Cranston: "Cranston residents,PAY ATTENTION to this ELECTION!" — Golden, commenting on Farina, Bucci Will Run for Council Seats East Greenwich: "I don't believe what I am hearing. Why …

Narragansett: "Never forgotten." — Kimberly Manchester, commenting on Loved Ones Observe 9th Station Fire Memorial Coventry: "We give passes to our elected officials. NO MORE PASSES... Please... If you take command you are in charge, you take the HIT for everything that comes out of your office.... Everything." — Henry Jacobs, commenting on POLL: BP Biden's Memo Misspells 'Rhode Island' — Forgiveable? Cranston: "Why can't someone just take a paint brush to the words Heavenly Father and Amen? Then the school is not violating anyone's constitutional rights and it won't cost $1000 to do it." — …

Narragansett: "Erica was such an amazing, beautiful, talented and gifted young woman. My prayers go out to the family and friends of Erica! She touched so many lives with her love, laughter, and generous spirit. She will greatly missed." — Shirley Kersey, commenting on South Kingstown Woman Killed in Torrey Road Crash Coventry: "There is an upside for Coventry that to me way out weighs the pension issue. No police academy costs to the town as these officers are already certified. Very little OJT will be required to get them on patrol. And they bring a 20year career of experience and training …

Narragansett: "For those who are uncertain and undecided about it, please go for it ... It changed completely my view of life and it strongly broaden my horizons." — Jan M, commenting on Take Your Talents Abroad Coventry:"Marijuana has proven medicinal purposes and needs to be taken seriously. We do not advocate pot heads but it can be regulated and taxed and help our economy and our sick, unlike cigarettes and alcohol. As with anything there are those that will abuse the system, that doesn't mean we can't find a way to make this work." — Robin, commenting on New Poll Shows Rhode Islanders …