Proposal Could Delay RI Killer's Release
A Rhode Island state senator is proposing a bill that would delay the expected release of the convicted killer of a 5-year-old to give officials more time to review his case.
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A Rhode Island state senator is proposing a bill that would delay the expected release of the convicted killer of a 5-year-old to give officials more time to review his case.
Rhode Island businesses would stand on the front lines of efforts to crack down on illegal immigration under a legislative proposal to require employers to check the immigration status of every job applicant.
Some Rhode Island lawmakers are looking to outlaw illegible writing by physicians.
In another sign of tolerance for America's most widely used illegal drug, Rhode Island lawmakers are reviewing legislation that would legalize marijuana for anyone over the age of 21.
Some 1,100 jobs are leaving Massachusetts and are going just a few miles away over the border to Merrimack, NH and Smithfield, RI. Why? Jon Keller is at large.
The father of a 5-year-old boy slain by a neighbor in 1975 says he'll kill the man who was convicted if he is released early from a 40-year sentence.
Forget to wear a seat belt in Rhode Island and you might be pulled over and fined $75 under a bill pending in the General Assembly.
Former Red Sox pitcher and video game entrepreneur Curt Schilling is scheduled to deliver the commencement address at the New England Institute of Technology.
Fire officials in Woonsocket are blaming arson for a weekend fire at an abandoned mill complex that forced evacuations in the surrounding neighborhood.
Relatives of the 100 people killed in a Rhode Island nightclub fire have formally asked a town council to take the site so they can build a memorial there.
Dozens of firefighters from Massachusetts and Rhode Island were at the scene of a massive fire at an abandoned dye mill in Woonsocket, Rhode Island on Sunday.
The U.S. Coast Guard is helping a disabled 432-foot ocean freighter carrying nine people about 70 miles southeast of Cape Cod.
The mayor of Providence, R.I., insists that the vast majority of teachers won't lose their jobs even though the school district has warned them all they could.
Rhode Island's U.S. senators are asking that part of the $2.5 billion in funding for Florida's high-speed rail projects be redirected to their state after Florida's governor turned down the money earlier this week.
Members of the Curry College men's hockey team were taken to the hospital Friday morning due to an illness they contracted from a Zamboni's fumes during a game in Rhode Island Thursday night.
Former Red Sox outfielder and Rhode Island native Rocco Baldelli announced his retirement on Wednesday.
Former major league pitcher Curt Schilling's video game company plans to move its headquarters from Massachusetts to Providence on May 1.
Reality TV star Richard Hatch is accused of violating probation on his tax evasion sentence, which he received for failing to pay taxes on his $1 million prize from the first season of "Survivor."
The newest members of the U.S. House of Representatives are completing training at Harvard University on leadership in Congress and the issues that they will face as federal lawmakers.
Two men have been ordered held without bail on weapons charges in connection with the fatal shooting of a Rhode Island man in Fall River.
A third man has been arrested in the June 23 beating and shooting death of an Attleboro man during a home invasion.
Sgt. Michael F. Paranzino, 22, of Middletown, R.I., died November 5 in Kandahar.
Providence's biggest tourist attraction is heading to Italy. Waterfire, the city's popular public arts event, will close the International Architecture Biennale 2010 in Venice on Nov. 19 and 20.
Newport, Rhode Island is not only a place with fantastic beaches and award-winning restaurants; it is also a destination where you can vacation out of the ordinary.
Organizers have announced dates for next year's Newport folk and jazz festivals.
Fort Sewall has been in Marblehead, Massachusetts for 381 years. It played a significant role in the War of 1812.
Massachusetts will mark 24 years since the 9/11 terrorist attacks with remembrance ceremonies, a recognition of heroism and a day of service in Boston.
There is outrage from lawmakers and activists across the board, who are condemning the political assassination of Charlie Kirk in Utah.
Lawrence Butler hit a ninth-inning walk-off single in a 5-4 win Wednesday over the Boston Red Sox.
Scientist Avi Loeb, who has made headlines for his theories about interstellar objects, says we are "probably not" alone.
Massachusetts will mark 24 years since the 9/11 terrorist attacks with remembrance ceremonies, a recognition of heroism and a day of service in Boston.
Conservative activist and Turning Point USA co-founder Charlie Kirk died Wednesday after he was shot at an event at Utah Valley University.
There is outrage from lawmakers and activists across the board, who are condemning the political assassination of Charlie Kirk in Utah.
Scientist Avi Loeb, who has made headlines for his theories about interstellar objects, says we are "probably not" alone.
Market Basket CEO Arthur T. Demoulas has been fired, the board of directors announced Wednesday.
Massachusetts Gov. Maura Healey announced the state will be taking measures to ensure vaccines remain accessible to everyone.
While Massachusetts is a health care leader, it's actually quite difficult to find a primary care doctor in the state.
Researchers at Harvard Medical School in Boston say that, based on a study in mice, lithium could someday help treat Alzheimer's disease.
E-cigarettes have been drawing in young people for years and new research finds teenagers who vape have higher rates of depression and anxiety.
The Eastern equine encephalitis virus, or EEE, has been identified in mosquitoes in Massachusetts for the first time in 2025.
Massachusetts State Trooper Enrique Delgado-Garcia died as a result of complications from blunt force injuries during a boxing exercise at the State Police Academy.
Insurance companies are using drones to inspect properties without alerting homeowners. In some cases, policies have been canceled.
A WBZ I-Team investigation revealed the University of Massachusetts Chan Medical School leased weapon detection systems for hundreds of thousands of dollars, and found most of them are not being used very much.
Investigators are looking into a number of issues including the possibility that the fire was caused by smoking near an oxygen tank.
The Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court confirmed the conviction of a five-time drunk driver for driving with a revoked license, citing an I-Team investigation as evidence.
Rep. Jerry Nadler announced his retirement at age 78. So is it time for 79-year-old Senator Ed Markey to re-think his re-election plans in Massachusetts?
A former top public safety official for Massachusetts said his hometown of Concord has "an antisemitism problem."
As states like Texas and California work to redraw congressional maps in favor of one political party or another, some politicians say Massachusetts is an example of partisan redistricting
The Massachusetts Secretary of Education is pushing back on federal cuts to education funding, saying higher education needs to be more accessible nationwide, just like it is in the Bay State.
Some schools take student phones away during the day but there is pushback, saying cellphones can have benefits with education.
The drama between fired Market Basket CEO Arthur T. Demoulas and his family members has been going on for decades.
Stop & Shop says lower prices are coming to its 88 stores in eastern Massachusetts.
Hawaiian Airlines is ending its direct flights from Boston to Honolulu this fall.
Tax free weekend is coming up in Massachusetts. Here's what to know about the 2025 sales tax holiday.
Hannaford is closing one of its stores in Marlboro, Massachusetts, and another chain will be taking its place.
Just steps from the water's edge along Lake Winnipesaukee, a spectacular estate mixes modern architecture with breathtaking views.
An innovative craft winery located in downtown Meredith, New Hampshire, Hermit Woods is taking a different approach to winemaking.
Located on the water's edge along New Hampshire's Lake Winnipesaukee, Mill Falls blends elegant luxury with spectacular vistas.
Kohler Store by Supply New England and an interior designer showcases how beauty and functionality can breathe new life into a project.
James Beard-nominated pastry chef and co-founder of Bakey in Boston gives insight on how to make his world-famous babka.
Lawrence Butler hit a ninth-inning walk-off single in a 5-4 win Wednesday over the Boston Red Sox.
Stefon Diggs is feeling great after making his New England Patriots debut last Sunday, and is working on building up his relationship with quarterback Drake Maye ahead of Week 2.
The Boston Red Sox have called up Kyle Harrison, the left-handed pitcher acquired in June's blockbuster trade that sent Rafael Devers to San Francisco.
The New England Patriots will be down their defensive coordinator for Week 2, with Terrell Williams set to be away from the team due to a health-related issue.
The Boston Bruins have a new head coach in Marco Sturm, but the team will not have a captain to start the 2025-26 NHL season.
The Polaris Missile in Auburn's Goddard Park is headed to the EcoTarium in Worcester.
Old Thom the orca was spotted in a rare killer whale sighting off Massachusetts.
A Worcester woman thought she had scratched a $10,000 winning lottery ticket, but it turns out that she won a whole lot more.
A Massachusetts man won $2 million playing the Powerball thanks to a very lucky mistake.
A tourist was posing for a photo in front of Sullivan's Castle Island in Boston, when a seagull swooped in and swiped her hot dog.