A historic win for Mitt Romney. He's the first Republican since 1976 to win the Iowa caucus and New Hampshire primary. ABC6 Political Reporter Mark Curtis has more live from New Hampshire.
The Pawtucket Red Sox have named Aaron Goldsmith as their new radio broadcaster for the 2012 season. Aaron will join partner Steve Hyder, who returns for his ninth season, in broadcasting all 144
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) - Rhode Island's House of Representatives on Thursday overwhelmingly passed legislation allowing gay couples to enter into civil unions after a last-ditch effort to revive gay m
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) - The onetime Rhode Island Democratic candidate for governor who said President Barack Obama could "shove it" shortly before November's election has a new career at an Atlanta
The NBA says it IS consulting with an independent neurologist about establishing a league-wide protocol to handle concussions.
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) - Democratic gubernatorial candidate Frank Caprio didn't get President Barack Obama's endorsement, but a former Oval Office occupant is coming to Rhode Island to campaign with him. The Caprio campaign says former President Bill Clinton will campaign…
(PROVIDENCE, R.I.) - WLNE/ABC6 will produce its last Vote 2010 broadcast debate with seven candidates for Rhode Island Governor facing- off this Wednesday evening live from the Grand Hall of Bryant University's Bello Center for Technology. The debate will be…
Independent gubernatorial candidate, Lincoln Chafee's leading the charge without his right-hand man, as campaign manager JR Pagliarini resigned Thursday. Pagliarini resigned Thursday, following allegations that he was double dipping, collecting unemployment and a check from the Chafee camp. Friday, the…
Independent candidate for governor Lincoln Chafee answered questions tonight regarding his admission that he owes back taxes and his connection to a Ukrainian businessman reported to be a mob figure. A GoLocalProv.com investigation revealed that Chafee is on an advisory…
FALL RIVER, Mass. (AP) - The Bristol County sheriff was so fed up with people stealing and vandalizing his campaign signs that he decided to do something about it. Sheriff Thomas Hodgson says he and an officer from his department…
Independent candidate for governor Lincoln Chafee held a press conference today in which he accused Frank Caprio of corruption and cronyism. Chafee dredged up a 2007 incident in which Caprio, as Treasurer, re-hired a woman who had been terminated for…
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) - The Republican running for Rhode Island lieutenant governor is dropping out of the race, and an independent candidate who supports abolishing the office says she'll support him. The Republican Party on Friday said candidate Heidi Rogers…
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) - New York City Mayor Michael Bloombergsays fellow Republican-turned-independent Lincoln Chafee has thecommon sense and integrity to be Rhode Island's next governor. Bloomberg endorsed Chafee Thursday in downtown Providence,saying Chafee was the right man for the job.…
The Mayoral Primary in Providence is expected to come right down to the wire tonight. Councilman John Lombardi, State Representative Steven Costantino, former city judge Angel Taveras, and perennial candidate Chris Young are all vying for the Democratic nomination. Whoever…
Anyone with Special Healthcare Should Enroll in State Registry For people who use life-sustaining medical equipment or take life-sustaining medications, a power outage is a significant problem. The predicted high winds and rains could cause a power outage. The Rhode…
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) - The five people running for mayor of Providence sparred over how to fix the city's finances during their first televised debate. The Tuesday night debate featured four Democrats - state Rep. Steve Costantino, City Councilman John…
WASHINGTON (AP) - The Senate has confirmed Elena Kagan as the 112th justice and fourth woman to serve on the Supreme Court. The vote was 63-37 for President Barack Obama's nominee to succeed retired Justice John Paul Stevens. Five Republicans…
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) - Former President Bill Clinton is getting involved in Rhode Island's gubernatorial race. Clinton is scheduled to visit the state on July 29 to rally support for General Treasurer and Democratic candidate Frank Caprio. Caprio's campaign manager…
CRANSTON, R.I. (AP) - Rhode Island Republicans will hold their statewide convention to pick a slate of endorsed candidates for high-profile races such as governor and U.S. Congress. The convention being held Wednesday in Cranston features national GOP Chairman Michael…
From Thursday, July 29th Dennigan Denounces Incumbent's War VotesElizabeth "Betsy" Dennigan, Democratic candidate in Rhode Island's Second Congressional District, today voiced strong opposition to additional spending for the wars in Afghanistan and Iraq. Rep. James Langevin, the ten-year incumbent,…
WASHINGTON (AP) - A live video feed that shows the oil gushing from the blown-out well in the Gulf of Mexico is now available online. The video shows a large plume of oil and gas still spewing next to the…
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) - Two of the six leading candidates for governor of Rhode Island have made their income tax returns public. Democratic state Treasurer Frank Caprio and Democratic Attorney General Patrick Lynch released their returns. Republicans John Robitaille (ROH'-bih-teye)…
No one was celebrating more at the "announcement" that Clay Pell will make an "announcement" than the Gina Raimondo for Governor Campaign. While Clay Pell gears up to announce his run for Governor of
