Cumberland NewsLocal news for Cumberland, RI continually updated from thousands of sources on the web.R.I. poll: Most favor scrapping Electoral College, electing presidents directly- June 9, 2008 Three-quarters of Rhode Islanders want to scrap the Electoral College and choose future presidents by popular vote, according to a poll conducted for a national advocacy group pushing for the switch.http://www.topix.net/city/cumberland-ri/2008/06/r-i-poll-most-favor-scrapping-electoral-co... Motorcyclist, 19, killed in Monday crash- June 7, 2008 The victim was identified by police as Patrick Holmes, 19, of Abbott Run Valley Road.http://www.topix.net/city/cumberland-ri/2008/06/motorcyclist-19-killed-in-monday-crash?fro... Police investigating spate of copper thefts around Rhode Island- June 5, 2008 Police in Rhode Island are investigating a spate of scrap metal thefts believed to be linked to the high market value of copper.http://www.topix.net/city/cumberland-ri/2008/06/police-investigating-spate-of-copper-theft... New principal at Middle School- June 5, 2008 Although he has been the acting Chariho Regional Middle School principal for four months, Gregory Zenion's new role becomes official on July 1. The School Committee voted unanimously on May 27 to appoint Zenion ...http://www.topix.net/city/cumberland-ri/2008/06/new-principal-at-middle-school?fromrss=1 Cumberland PD investigates fatal crash- June 3, 2008 One person has died as the result of a motorcycle crash in Cumberland late Monday night.http://www.topix.net/city/cumberland-ri/2008/06/cumberland-pd-investigates-fatal-crash?fro... |