Middletown mulls conservation zoning

MIDDLETOWN – With increasing pressures for commercial, industrial and residential development claiming broad swaths of Aquidneck Island's open space, Town Councilors in Middletown are moving toward replacing their conventional subdivision zoning process with one that emphasizes so-called conservation development. ‹ Full Story ›

24-hour gambling approved, vetoed, approved

NEWPORT – Twenty four hour gaming will be able to take place at Newport Grand after all. Over the span of ten days, legislation that would allow 24-hour gambling at the state's two slot parlors was passed by the General Assembly, vetoed by Governor Donald Carcieri, and over-ridden by the Democratic-controlled legislature less than 48 hours later. ‹ Full Story ›

Consignment tent to benefit Seamen's Church Institute

NEWPORT – Organizers of the 34th Annual Newport Spring Boat Show are adding a charitable touch to this year's annual brokerage boat show. ‹ Full Story ›

Council mulls support for non-profits during workshop

NEWPORT– Facing increasingly bleak economic indicators, a parade of social service advocates and community group leaders appeared before the Newport City Council during the second round of the city's budget workshops last week. ‹ Full Story ›