Providence Journal - Sun Nov 22

Most Rhode Island banks have refused to participate in the federal stimulus package's only new loan program for small businesses, denying interest-free cash to struggling businesses that make up the bulk of the Ocean State's economy.

Providence Journal - Sun Nov 22

Dennis Tasker, 38, of Providence, pleaded guilty Thursday to robbing banks in Providence and Newport in July by using threatening notes, U.S. Attorney Peter F. Neronha .

Providence Journal - Fri Nov 20

A motorcyclist who crashed in June, killing his passenger, was ordered to give up his driver's license during his arraignment in Newport County Superior Court Thursday morning.