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Lawmakers 'Hopeful' New Bill is Key to Blocking Tolls
A bill introduced on Wednesday night in the House and Senate would create an a dedicated funding source to pay for large bridges statewide.

A bill introduced on Wednesday night in the House and Senate would create an a dedicated funding source to pay for large bridges statewide.

Tiverton High School's Class of 2013 will graduate on June 14.
More than 100 graduating seniors were honored on Wednesday at Tiverton High School's Award Night.
Private, individual and group tennis lessons are available this summer in Little Compton.
Sen. Christopher S. Ottiano co-sponsored legislation that could save families money while providing more access to quality health care.
Sen. Christopher S. Ottiano co-sponsored legislation that could save families money while providing more access to quality health care.
Check out the recent real estate transactions in Tiverton-Little Compton.
Rhody Joe's in Wakefield took home the second place prize in the Best Seafood Chowder category of the 32nd Annual Polar Seltzer Great Chowder Cook-Off in Newport this weekend.
Sen. Christopher S. Ottiano co-sponsored legislation that could save families money while providing more access to quality health care.
The legislation was part of a larger package of bills intended to shake up the way RI manages economic development.
The House passed a bill on Tuesday sponsored by South Kingstown Rep. Donna Walsh that will create Council of Economic Advisors.
The House passed a bill on Tuesday sponsored by Bristol-Warren Rep. Kenneth Marshall that will create a business development center to promote small business growth.
The man drove to the Hope Valley barracks to file a damaged-vehicle report and reportedly showed signs of intoxication; his blood alcohol level was twice the legal limit.
The offshore wind developer agreed last week to bury its transmission lines that will make landfall in Narragansett.
A Wakefield resident, Sherman was a fixture of his and the Jamestown communities.
A life-long South Kingstown resident, Myrtle Rostrup donate thousands of hours of her time to South Kingstown Hospital and other town organizations.
Check out the recent real estate transactions in South Kingstown.
Check out the recent real estate transactions in Portsmouth.
Portsmouth High School faculty and administrators recognized 10 graduating seniors for their academic, artistic and civic excellence throughout the past four years.
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