By THOMAS GREENBERG When Democratic candidate Lammis Vargas garnered 1,472 votes - roughly 70 percent according to the currently unofficial results from the board of elections - in last week's primary with Jeff Gale, she punched her ticket to a general more

By ROBERT HOUGHTALING A significant portion of my job is working with young people regarding leadership, problem solving and critical thinking. These skills can help prepare students become more capable citizens. I wrote this article shortly after a High more

The Rhode Island Department of Education (RIDE) has launched two student design contests, giving students the opportunity to make a mark on Rhode Island education. High school students with relevant computer science experience are eligible to compete to more

By JOHN HOWELL -- A daunting lineup was seated in the front of the room to discuss the ongoing fight against overdoses and how to improve treatment in the state. more

Mt. Pleasant High School, Class of 1983, will have its 35th Class Reunion Oct. 6 at 6 p.m. at The Last Resort, 325 Farnum Pike, Smithfield. Cost is $35 per person. RSVP by Sept. 15. A fun evening with great friends, dinner and music. Send check payable more

Maybe we're not passed the point of being able to have civil dialogue just yet. We can hope, at the very least. Results from the Rhode Island Foundation's ambitious social experiment - Together RI - has outlined positive potential for our society's more

Rhode Island College alumni are invited to return to campus Sept. 27-29 for the annual RIC FEST - homecoming and reunion weekend. Most events - family-friendly and interactive - are free and open to RIC graduates, the campus community and friends of the more

Governor Gina M. Raimondo and the Rhode Island Congressional delegation joined the Rhode Island Department of Education (RIDE) Monday in announcing a $9 million grant from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services to support stronger mental and more

Every day, thousands of children are put at risk because they aren't properly restrained in the car. Rhode Island families can make sure their young passengers are protected with the help of the Seats 4 Safety program at Hasbro Children's Hospital when more

Flight Tango - the 20th flight conducted by the Rhode Island Association of Fire Chiefs - was held Saturday with 24 veterans, leaving and returning to Green Airport after a full day of visiting the nation's war memorials in Washington. As it has done more