Newport debates valet parking for tourists- August 13, 2008 Newport leaders are considering making valet parking available to tourists visiting the swanky seaside resort.http://www.boston.com/news/local/rhode_island/articles/2008/08/13/newport_debates_valet_pa... Cocaine found hidden in Providence police cruiser- August 13, 2008 A repairman found a surprise while cannibalizing an unmarked Providence police cruiser for spare parts: a half-pound of cocaine tucked behind the radio.http://www.boston.com/news/local/rhode_island/articles/2008/08/13/cocaine_found_hidden_in_... R.I. hires new cleaning contractors- August 13, 2008 Rhode Island hires 15 janitorial contractors to take over for the two companies fired for using suspected illegal immigrants to clean state buildings.http://www.boston.com/news/local/rhode_island/articles/2008/08/13/ri_hires_new_cleaning_co... Toddler's death ruled an accident- August 13, 2008 The state medical examiner rules the drowning death of a toddler an accident. Police say 18-month-old Luke Metro drowned Friday after he fell into a small fish pond at his baby-sitter's North Kingstown home. The boy's parents were identified as Paul and Pamela Metro of Exeter.http://www.boston.com/news/local/rhode_island/articles/2008/08/13/toddlers_death_ruled_an_... Sen. Reed announces funding for URI laboratory- August 13, 2008 Rhode Island Sen. Jack Reed has announced nearly $1.5 million in federal funds for alternative energy research at the University of Rhode Island.http://www.boston.com/news/local/rhode_island/articles/2008/08/13/sen_reed_to_announce_fun... CVS Caremark buys Longs Drug Stores- August 13, 2008 CVS Caremark Corp. is expanding its reach westward, snapping up a drugstore chain with a major California presence in a $2.7 billion deal.http://www.boston.com/news/local/rhode_island/articles/2008/08/13/cvs_caremark_buys_longs_... Services set for girl, 7, killed in flash flood- August 13, 2008 NORTH SMITHFIELD, R.I. A funeral is planned for a 7-year-old Rhode Island girl who was killed by a flash flood at a New Hampshire campground last week. Kaitlyn Ferra of North Smithfield died Thursday when two brooks merged into a raging torrent and swept her family's sport utility vehicle downstream in Ashland, N.H. The Rev. Maurice Brindamour identified Kaitlyn as ...http://www.boston.com/news/local/rhode_island/articles/2008/08/13/services_set_for_girl_7_... Rhode Island Wild Money- August 12, 2008 The winning numbers in the Rhode Island Wild Money lottery drawing for Tuesday were: 9-10-22-27-33-Extra 6http://www.boston.com/news/local/rhode_island/articles/2008/08/12/rhode_island_wild_money?... Rhode Island Daily Lottery- August 12, 2008 The winning numbers in the Rhode Island daily lottery drawing for Tuesday were: 6-9-4-5http://www.boston.com/news/local/rhode_island/articles/2008/08/12/rhode_island_daily_lotte... Feds reach cleanup deal with URI of Superfund site- August 12, 2008 The University of Rhode Island and two towns have reached a $2.3 million agreement to clean up a Superfund site in South Kingstown.http://www.boston.com/news/local/rhode_island/articles/2008/08/12/feds_reach_cleanup_deal_... |