Both men seeking the Democratic nomination for Rhode Island governor, along with an Independent candidate, say they'll back a gay marriage bill.

Attorney General Patrick Lynch and General Treasurer Frank Caprio, along with Senator Lincoln Chafee ...

A Rhode Island man who says he couldn't afford veterinary care for his dog has been charged with illegally operating on the pet. Alan MacQuattie recently removed a cyst from the leg of his 14-year-old Labrador mix. The dog was operated on again by professionals to deal with an infection from the first surgery. MacQuattie, 63, who says he ...

NEW YORK (Reuters) - Rhode Island Republican Governor Donald Carcieri on Tuesday proposed a new $2.85 billion budget, about a 5 percent or $151 million reduction from the current accord. Like most states, Rhode Island must close a deficit and Carcieri's statement said his plan shuts the $427 million shortfall without raising broad-based taxes. Though local aid that was ...