Margo Sullivan is the editor of the Rhode Island Patch. She has worked at news organizations in New England and in New York City for 20 years. Her favorite assignments (besides Patch, of course) were The Gabby Dog column, a pet column featuring her cats Asia and Charlie (because cats always get top billing) and her dogs Gabby, Lucky, Heather and Lollypop and an all too brief stint on the City Desk at the Worcester Telegram & Gazette.
Fires could spread quickly due to gusty winds, and the entire state is under an elevated risk for Sunday, the National Weather Service said.
Old man winter is not done with Rhode Island, according to the National Weather Service.
A neighbor called police after a dog wandered out on the roof of a house at 36 Cottage St. Police found 17 dogs inside.
A Pawtucket Rep wants the state to pay people to move here.
"Fresh Air host families open their hearts and homes, and share the everyday joys of summertime with Fresh Air children."
Here are recent arrests and citations. Information comes from the police log.
The driver who fled a Johnston police officer Tuesday will be charged with a felony in connection with his passenger's death.
The custom built home is located in Bittersweet Farm, according to Lila Delman Real Estate International.
It's probably something that will never happen, but it could, the experts say. Rhode Island is one of the states in the danger zone.
Police are looking for a suspect caught on camera in the Plainfield Pike Walmart. He allegedly robbed an 86-year-old woman.
Here are recent arrests and citations. Information comes from the police log.
Lucilo Mena, 56, allegedly started dealing firearms without a license in April 2017, court papers show.
Paul was America's oldest male Matschie’s tree kangaroo, and he will be missed, his friends wrote on the zoo's Facebook page.
The 47-year-old victim was a Providence resident and had a "lengthy criminal record," Johnston police said.
Both victims were at the Zambarano unit and were described as "non-verbal." One was immobile.
The state will be closing lanes on the bridges this spring and summer, according to an announcement Wednesday.
Fishermen reported a drifting kayak on Wednesday morning, and a search was conducted.
The passenger in the car that fled Johnston police has died. His name is not being released pending family notification.
Black cats are the best, and Cindy is a youthful 4. She's Pet Refuge's Pet of the Week.
State Atty. Gen. Peter Kilmartin is suing the Tiverton Town Council and Councilor Randy Lebeau over a document he held up in a July meeting.
