Hope Valley News

Conservation official cites lawn watering for water shortages

Providence Journal - Sat Nov 15

Southern Rhode Island has enough water to allow for some growth, but only if residents stop wasting it, a partnership of environmental and economic groups says.

Three nabbed in local credit card scam

The Pawtucket Times - Fri Nov 07

Three New Yorkers alleged to have been involved in an incident of credit card fraud at a local supermarket on Tuesday - and similar incidents at stores in Lincoln and nearby Massachusetts - have been arrested ...

Barn fire kills fowl, damages building

The Westerly Sun - Fri Oct 31

A firefighter stands on a roof surrounded by smoke after clearing a hole to vent smoke from the second story of a barn filled with hay.

Spotlight on Volunteers: Judy Maynard

The Westerly Sun - Mon Oct 27

CHARLESTOWN After retiring in 1996 from 29 years with Mass Mutual Insurance, Judy Maynard decided she "needed to give back to the community and make herself valuable." She called around at some different ...

Animal abuse case set for March trial

Daily Journal - Sat Oct 25

A former Washington County jailer's trial has been scheduled for March 4. St. Francois County Prosecuting Attorney Wendy Wexler Horn said Lance Mason's misdemeanor animal abuse case was recently set for trial ...

Free financial advice arrives on the 'Money Bus'

Providence Journal - Fri Oct 24

On a break from jury duty the other day, Louise Kodzis was strolling through Kennedy Plaza when she happened upon a bus.

NEW Fall Automotive Special Section

The Westerly Sun - Fri Oct 24

Paul Masse Chevrolet has flown south. The longtime East Providence dealership has expanded to Washington County, with the purchase and renovation of the old Yankee Chevrolet in Wakefield.

Rhode Islanders cut back to cope with economy

Providence Journal - Wed Oct 22

Even with yesterday's chill in the air, Kay-Lynn Roderick refuses to turn the heat on in her home.

Feeling the pinch

Providence Journal - Sat Oct 18

Nursing a bad knee, Gustavo Cardona pumps his purple mountain bike through Westerly's streets, empty at 3:15 a.m. A former alcoholic, the 44-year-old homeless man works at an upscale golf course near Foxwoods ...

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The Westerly Sun - Sat Oct 18

Join us for a day of fun, food, craft and farm stands, raffles, childrena s games, live music and more! A Fall Festival and Great Pumpkin Painting Contest will take place on Sunday, Oct.