Pawtucket News

First witness says child was bruised, swollen

Providence Journal - Wed Nov 19

The murder trial of Gilbert Delestre, who is accused of beating to death 3-year-old Thomas J. Wright in Woonsocket four years ago, began today with a rescue worker testifying the child was so bruised "he ...

Reed backs extended unemployment assistance

The Providence Phoenix - Wed Nov 19

From an op-ed by the senior senator in today's Call of Woonsocket and Times of Pawtucket: The average benefit to Rhode Island job seekers is $309 per week and may usually be collected for up to 26 weeks.

Food Bank needs help for holidays

Turnto10.com - Wed Nov 19

The worsening economy means more Rhode Islanders will be needing help this holiday season.

Chase ends with officer shooting car

The Westerly Sun - Tue Nov 18

A car chase that began in Westerly ended with a police officer firing shots to stop a car.

Jean Barros still comes out ahead in Pawtucket recount

The Pawtucket Times - Mon Nov 17

With a recount showing the number of ballots unchanged from what was reported on election night, Jean Philippe Barros has finally been declared the official winner of the District 5 City Council race.

City man faces gun charges in Lincoln

The Pawtucket Times - Mon Nov 17

Police quelled what could have been a "tragic situation" - according to Chief Brian Sullivan - when they arrested Daniel Carrero, 19, of 63 John St., Pawtucket, early Sunday morning on a felony charge of ...

RIPTA still counts on state rescue

Providence Journal - Mon Nov 17

The state transit authority's board of directors yesterday approved service reductions affecting 47 of its bus routes and eliminating about 20 bus drivers' jobs, although its chairman said he is optimistic ...

State set to patch up river bridge

The Pawtucket Times - Sat Nov 15

While a permanent fix in the way of a new bridge is still at least two years away, repairs are scheduled to start in January to strengthen the existing span, according to a DOT official.

3 RI men indicted on contraband cigarette sales

WHJJ-AM Providence - Fri Nov 14

The indictment accuses them of selling an agent 155 cartons of cigarettes without the proper Rhode Island state tax stamps.

A Woonsocket man was convicted of first-degree child molestation on Wednesday.

WHJJ-AM Providence - Fri Nov 14

A man from Woonsocket was charged with one-count of first-degree child molestation on Wednesday, Novemeber 12.