Scarlet letter? Try orange sticker; students challenge RI town law that brands party housesNARRAGANSETT, R.I. — Renters and homeowners in this southern Rhode Island beach town say the punishment for hosting a loud house party is tantamount to a scarlet letter: a large orange sticker plastered on the front door. RI’s Touro Synagogue, oldest existing Jewish house of worship in US, opens new visitors centerNEWPORT, R.I. — The Touro Synagogue was barely 25 years old when George Washington offered a vision of religious tolerance in a letter he sent its congregants. Seeger, Baez and some contemporary acts headline anniversary show at Newport folk festivalPROVIDENCE, R.I. — Joan Baez was just 18 when she performed at the first Newport Folk Festival, a self-described neurotic and high maintenance teenager who remembers trembling in her sandals as she waited her turn on stage. Existing home sales rise in June for the third consecutive month, as the Dow breaks 9000WASHINGTON — The U.S. housing market is finally on the mend after its most far-reaching collapse in 70 years. That could help rebuild consumer confidence and revive the economy. AP IMPACT: Cash-strapped states raid 911 call-center funds collected from wireless billsNEW YORK — More than $200 million collected from cell phone users for upgrades to the 911 system has been diverted in the last two years to plug state budget holes, keep campaign promises and, in at least one case, buy police uniforms, an Associated Press analysis has found. ACLU fights RI judge’s order banning woman’s Facebook comments on brother’s child custody casePROVIDENCE, R.I. — A civil rights watchdog group wants a Rhode Island judge to reverse a gag order banning a woman from commenting on a child custody case on Facebook. Hasbro 2nd-quarter profit rises 5 percent, boosted by sales of Transformers, G.I. Joe toysNEW YORK — Transformers aren’t just titans at the box office, they’re flying off toy shelves, too. Toy maker Hasbro Inc. said Monday strong sales of the morphing robots helped its second-quarter profit rise past analyst expectations. RI residents enter confidential agreement with New England Gas Company in mercury spillPROVIDENCE, R.I. — A lawyer for Rhode Island residents who claim they were exposed to mercury when a New England Gas Company building was vandalized in 2004 says his clients have reached a settlement. Jobless rate tops 10 percent in 15 states and DC, endangers economic recoveryWASHINGTON — Fifteen states have crossed a painful threshold: 10 percent unemployment. More states, and the nation, likely will follow, one of the biggest dangers to an economic recovery. Signs of the times: ‘Recession 101′ billboards try to put perspective on troubled economyPROVIDENCE, R.I. — “Interesting fact about recessions … they end.” ‘Survivor winner Hatch can’t end home confinement to star in show’s anniversary editionPROVIDENCE, R.I. — A federal judge in Rhode Island says “Survivor” winner Richard Hatch cannot leave home confinement early to star in a 10th anniversary edition of the reality show in Samoa. ‘Survivor’ winner Richard Hatch wants out of home confinement for anniversary show in SamoaNEWPORT, R.I. — “Survivor” winner Richard Hatch, who’s serving home confinement for tax evasion, wants a leave to star in a 10th anniversary edition of the show in Samoa. Debate over state’s official name _ linked to slavery _ divides Rhode IslandersPROVIDENCE, R.I. — George Lima is offended by his state’s full official name, and he wants it shortened. State-by-state list of cites and areas to receive stimulus money to combat homelessnessState-by-state look at cities, counties and communities where stimulus money will be distributed to combat homelessness and the dollars for each location, according to the Housing and Urban Development Department: RI bill raises fines for industrial polluters; prompted by Tiverton blue soil caseTIVERTON, R.I. — Rhode Island’s governor is signing legislation to increase fines on industrial polluters. 93-year-old RI man who fought in Spanish Civil War to receive honorary Spanish citizenshipPROVIDENCE, R.I. — In 1937, John Hovan volunteered to travel to Spain and fight on the side of democracy against Gen. Francisco Franco’s fascist forces in the Spanish Civil War. AP Interview: Rep. Kennedy says relapse warning signs led him to seek addiction treatmentPROVIDENCE, R.I. — Rep. Patrick Kennedy said Wednesday that he decided to enter an addiction treatment center last month because he was showing signs of a relapse and had been dealing with stress. Providence-bound Southwest plane returns safely to Baltimore’s airport after bird hits engineLINTHICUM, Md. — Southwest Airlines officials say a flight headed to Providence, R.I., has returned safely to Baltimore’s airport after at least one bird hit an engine. Bedeviled by budgets, states don’t have time, money to keep campaign promises or start reformsMADISON, Wis. — As lawmakers in cash-strapped states wrestled this year with revenues that kept on falling, both campaign promises and long-standing reform efforts got pushed to the side. There just wasn’t enough time or money to expand health care or improve education — or, in Rhode Island, finally get around to banning indoor prostitution — while also passing a budget. Hear ye, hear ye! RI town holds nation’s oldest July 4th celebration with parade, speechesBRISTOL, R.I. — In July 1785, the citizens of this waterfront town assembled to heap praise on their newly minted nation and to thank God for helping them survive a fierce assault by the British during the Revolutionary War. Heavy rains snarl traffic, knock out power in parts of Northeast ahead of July 4th weekendPROVIDENCE, R.I. — Torrential rains are soaking New England and causing traffic backups and power failures as the holiday weekend approaches. RI hospitals adopt same surgical protocol to help traveling docs, reduce potential errorsPROVIDENCE, R.I. — Surgeons in Rhode Island will start following the same procedures before surgeries, no matter which hospital they are working in. Amazon.com ends Rhode Island commission program due to new sales tax law that comes into forcePROVIDENCE, R.I. — Amazon.com has cut ties with Rhode Island Web sites that make referrals to the online retailer because a law designed to collect sales taxes on these transactions will soon come into force, the Providence Journal reported Tuesday. These streets were made for parking? Maybe not in Newport, which mulls trolley systemNEWPORT, R.I. — Scott Greenberg reached the breaking point of frustration when he was slapped with a $25 ticket for unwittingly leaving his Honda Accord in a spot reserved for Newport residents. RI lawmakers step closer to changing longest-in-nation state name to soothe wounds of slaveryPROVIDENCE, R.I. — The country’s smallest state has the longest official name: “State of Rhode Island and Providence Plantations.” RI debates changing its longest-in-nation name to soothe wounds caused by slaveryPROVIDENCE, R.I. — The country’s smallest state has the longest official name: “State of Rhode Island and Providence Plantations.” Ex-owner of RI nightclub where fire killed 100 released early from prison for good behaviorPROVIDENCE, R.I. — A former co-owner of a Rhode Island nightclub where a fire killed 100 people was released from prison Thursday after earning time off for good behavior. Twin River slot parlor seeks Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection under mounting debtsPROVIDENCE, R.I. — A Rhode Island slots parlor says it needs 24-hour gambling, millions of dollars for marketing and to end costly greyhound racing to regain profitability. Out of sight, out of mind: RI lawmakers moving to close indoor prostitution loopholePROVIDENCE, R.I. — The undercover police officer paid $60 to enter the Midori Spa just blocks from City Hall. A massage therapist rubbed the officer’s back, then simulated a sex act with her right hand. Mayors intend to accept White House invitation to meet following national conferencePROVIDENCE, R.I. — Officials from the U.S. Conference of Mayors said Monday they plan to accept a White House invitation to meet on economic issues facing their cities. |
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