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October 2, 2008 Archives


Tonight: 'Another Part of the Forest' on a Warren stage

6:50 PM Thu, Oct 02, 2008 | | Write a comment
By Mike McKinney    Email

At 2nd Story Theatre in Warren, there's a performance of "Another Part of the Forest" at 8 tonight. A blurb about it on projothebeat.com, the......



'Rockefeller' now being held without bail

5:38 PM Thu, Oct 02, 2008 | | Write a comment
By Mike McKinney    Email

BOSTON -- The man who calls himself Clark Rockefeller thought it was so outrageous to be held on $50-million cash bail, he asked the court......



Update: Newport police, feds break up drug operation

5:18 PM Thu, Oct 02, 2008 | | Comments (1)
By Mike McKinney    Email

NEWPORT -- A five-month undercover investigation of drug trafficking involving federal agents and local police netted 18 arrests today in the city's North End, with......



Jury still has not reached verdict in hospital execs' retrial

4:20 PM Thu, Oct 02, 2008 | | Comments (1)
By Mike McKinney    Email

PROVIDENCE -- After three days of deliberations, the jury in the corruption trial of two former Roger Williams Medical Center executives has adjourned again today......



Brown profs. to address bailout at public forum tomorrow

3:02 PM Thu, Oct 02, 2008 | | Write a comment
By Brandie Jefferson    Email

The Senate just approved a massive bailout plan that calls for spending up to $700 billion to buy bad assets from failing financial institutions. And......



Station fire victims reviewing plan for cash settlements

2:58 PM Thu, Oct 02, 2008 | | Comments (1)
By Susan Areson    Email

By Tracy Breton Journal Staff Writer A court-appointed master has proposed a plan for distributing $176 million in settlement money to those who lost loved......



Drummer plays anti-bullying message for students

2:51 PM Thu, Oct 02, 2008 | | Comments (1)
By Brandie Jefferson    Email

Journal photo/ Kathy Borchers Rob "the Drummer" Gottfried, a nationally acclaimed children's motivational educator who uses the drums to deliver an anti-bullying message performs......



152-count federal indictment for fugitive physician

2:46 PM Thu, Oct 02, 2008 | | Comments (1)
By Mike McKinney    Email

PROVIDENCE -- A 152-count federal indictment charges a fugitive physician who had Providence and North Providence practices with health care fraud, illegal distribution of controlled......



Recounts tomorrow for 2 contested primary races

2:34 PM Thu, Oct 02, 2008 | | Comments (7)
By Mike McKinney    Email

PROVIDENCE -- Recounts will be tomorrow for the still-contested Democratic primaries for Senate District 9 -- between longtime incumbent Stephen Alves and Michael J. Pinga......



Helicopter scanning Black Point for body of Prov. man

1:25 PM Thu, Oct 02, 2008 | | Write a comment
By Mike McKinney    Email

By Amanda Milkovits Journal staff writer A helicopter from the Rhode Island Airport Corporation and the state environmental police have been scanning the area today......



Newport police, federal agents break up drug operation

12:51 PM Thu, Oct 02, 2008 | | Comments (1)
By Mike McKinney    Email

NEWPORT -- Local police and federal agents this morning broke up a large-scale drug operation uncovered during a five-month investigation, with 17 arrests made in......



Coventry accident sends two to the hospital

12:00 PM Thu, Oct 02, 2008 | | Write a comment
By Brandie Jefferson    Email

WEST GREENWICH -- A two-car collision injured two people late this morning. The accident was on Route 3, near the Coventry-West Greenwich Elks Lodge #25.......



DMV changes branch hours

11:41 AM Thu, Oct 02, 2008 | | Comments (1)
By Mike McKinney    Email

Beginning Oct. 14, the Division of Motor Vehicles' Woonsocket branch will be closed on Mondays, the Warren branch will be closed on Wednesdays and the......



Public can weigh in on proposed RIPTA cuts today

10:32 AM Thu, Oct 02, 2008 | | Comments (1)
By Jack Perry    Email

Providence will host public hearings today on proposed cuts to Rhode Island Public Transit Authority service. The hearings will be 2 to 4 and 6......



Langevin favors bailout, says RI voters beginning to, too

10:22 AM Thu, Oct 02, 2008 | | Comments (8)
By maria caporizzo    Email

By John E. Mulligan Journal Washington Bureau WASHINGTON -- While the financial rescue bill that passed the Senate last night faces uncertain prospects as the......



WaterFire rescheduled for this Saturday night

9:37 AM Thu, Oct 02, 2008 | | Comments (1)
By Jack Perry    Email

Journal file photo/ Ruben W. Perez A gondola passes through Water Place Park in downtown Providence during the first WaterFire of the season last......



Jury to begin 3rd day of deliberations in execs' trial

7:52 AM Thu, Oct 02, 2008 | | Write a comment
By Jack Perry    Email

PROVIDENCE -- The jury in the corruption trial of Robert A. Urciuoli and Frances P. Driscoll, two former Roger Williams Medical Center executives, will resume......



'Rockefeller' lawyer to ask for reduced bail

7:31 AM Thu, Oct 02, 2008 | | Write a comment
By Jack Perry    Email

BOSTON (AP) -- The lawyer for Christian Karl Gerhartsreiter, the man who calls himself Clark Rockefeller, is scheduled to appear in court to argue for......



Today in history: Marshall joins U.S. Supreme Court

7:21 AM Thu, Oct 02, 2008 | | Write a comment
By Jack Perry    Email

On this day in 1967, Thurgood Marshall was sworn in as an associate justice of the U.S. Supreme Court, becoming the first black to serve......



Traffic Alert: Accident cleared on Route 95 at Atwells

7:14 AM Thu, Oct 02, 2008 | | Write a comment
By Brandie Jefferson    Email

An accident that closed the shoulder on Route 95 South near Atwells Avenue has been cleared. The accident was at Atwells Avenue/Exit 21. See how......



Brandie's wake-up call: Clap Clap

7:09 AM Thu, Oct 02, 2008 | | Comments (1)
By Brandie Jefferson    Email

It's a little silly, but it's a good, poppy song, I think. I don't know that I could follow the instructions, though... It sounds complicated.......



It's not as bad as it looks -- sun on the way

7:01 AM Thu, Oct 02, 2008 | | Write a comment
By Brandie Jefferson    Email

More rain this morning, but things are looking up. Skies should begin to clear around 9 a.m. and the sun may actually make an appearance......



Today's front page: Financial rescue, Celtics, utility hike

7:00 AM Thu, Oct 02, 2008 | | Write a comment
By Jack Perry    Email

Today's front page reports the latest on the government's financial rescue plan. It also includes stories on a rate hike by National Grid and the......