Providence Journal - Thu Jul 02

Although a lot less rain fell in June than most people assume, the cloudy skies and dampness have created a "disaster" for the state's strawberry farmers, Al Bettencourt, director of the Rhode Island Farm Bureau, said Thursday.

Providence Journal - Tue Jun 30

The Town Council on Monday night approved the fiscal 2010 budget, which carries a 3-percent increase in the residential property tax rate, as taxpayers begged officials to take more aggressive steps to curb the costs of local government.

Providence Journal - Tue Jun 30

Three businesses were chosen Tuesday morning to represent people owed money by Twin River in the Lincoln gambling hall's bankruptcy case.