Burak standouts out for URI swimming team Nov 10, 2009
Matt Burak, a former Oliver Ames High School swimming standout has begun his fourth season for the University of Rhode Island men s swim team ... Next week, the University of Rhode Island swim team will host Springfield College. (Easton Journal, MA)
Swimming & Diving Fall To Rhode Island Nov 10, 2009
Swimming g Fall To Rhode Island ... Kingston, R.I. - The men's (1-2) and women's (0-3) swimming and diving teams traveled south to Kingston, R.I. to compete against intra-state rival Rhode Island on Saturday, November 7 ... The PC women's diving squad continued their strong diving from last week against Fairfield, posting a one-two finish against three Rhode Island upperclassmen. (Friars.com)
Where the melting pot still simmers Nov 8, 2009
By 1635 the hermit had left for the solitude of Rhode Island. The Puritans erected the hill s eponymous beacon, which could warn neighboring towns of enemy attack, at the summit now crowned by the Bulfinch Column in Ashburton Park, adjacent to the State House. (Boston Globe)
Bonnies face Mansfield in exhibition contest Nov 7, 2009
Katelyn Murray also earned a nod into the club after scoring her 1,000th point on February 10 at home against Rhode Island. Mitchell and Murray became the 16th and 17th players in program history to enter the exclusive club in the school s 38 seasons of collegiate basketball. (Gobonnies.com)
Luxury resort hopes to revive Rhode Island Nov 7, 2009
Luxury resort opening in depressed Rhode Island ... WESTERLY, R.I. Between the private beach and butler service, a new resort on Rhode Island's shore promises to be among New England's most luxurious when it opens in June ... Of course it's a risky time to open a luxury boutique hotel with $600-a-night rooms, especially in Rhode Island. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Travel)
A little trivia offsets Washington crazies Nov 6, 2009
Rhode Island is the smallest state with the longest name. The official name, used on all state documents, is Rhode Island and Providence Plantations ... There are almost twice as many people in Rhode Island than there are in Alaska. (Rockport Pilot, TX)
Men's Basketball Quotes from Media Day Nov 6, 2009
We used to travel everywhere in buses and vans at schools like Fordham and Rhode Island. Today' it's how big is your locker room. (Uhcougars.com)
Man fined for 911 call over missing McDonald's OJ Nov 6, 2009
Rhode Island's largest hospital was fined $150,000 and ordered to take the extraordinary step of installing video cameras in all its operating rooms after it had its fifth wrong-site surgery since 2007, state health officials said Monday. Rhode Island Hospital, the teaching hospital for Brown University's Alpert Medical School, was fined a second time for wrong-site surgeries, state health director David Gifford said ... Gifford said his department has issued only two fines - both to Rhode... (Fresno Bee)
Baseball Releases 2010 Schedule Nov 5, 2009
KINGSTON, R.I. - The Rhode Island baseball program has released its 2010 schedule, which is highlighted by a trip to Virginia for a three-game series against the Cavaliers, who participated in the 2009 College World Series ... Rhode Island will also face Northeastern (April 7), Sacred Heart (April 20) and Connecticut (April 21) on the road. (Gorhody.com)
Obama uses money to urge school changes Nov 4, 2009
And before that, charter school restrictions or budget cuts were eased in eight states Louisiana, Illinois, Tennessee, Delaware, Indiana, Ohio, Connecticut and Rhode Island. Duncan had repeatedly warned that such restrictions would hurt a state's chances at the money. (MSNBC -- Politics)
Bobcats facing quarterback conundrum Nov 4, 2009
William (7-1) stayed at No. 5 after a 39-14 win over Rhode Island. No. 21 Eastern Washington (6-3) made its way back into the Top 25 after thrashing Portland State 47-10. (Montana Standard, MT)
Men's soccer earns regional ranking in NSCAA poll Nov 3, 2009
The ranking comes after the Bonnies went 2-0 over the weekend defeating Rhode Island and Massachusetts on their home fields. The win against UMass breaks a 10-year losing streak as the last team to beat the Minutemen was in 1999 when the Bonnies won 1-0. (Gobonnies.com)
Hawaii's class time thin even before cuts Nov 2, 2009
Sunday, November 01, 2009. Give us YOUR Weekly Opinion. (Honolulu Star-Bulletin)
Transcript of Jim Baron's Oct.... Nov 2, 2009
com - RHODE ISLAND OFFICIAL ATHLETIC SITE. WEB. (Gorhody.com)
Men's Soccer Defeats Duquesne, 1-0, on Senior Day Nov 2, 2009
KINGSTON, R.I. - Rhode Island senior goalkeeper (Spennymoor, England) posted his 19th career shutout and junior (Providence, R.I.) scored the lone goal of the game as URI downed Duquesne, 1-0, on Senior Day at the URI Soccer Complex. Cox Sports will televise all of the action on Wednesday, Nov. 4 at 8 p.m.. (Gorhody.com)
Operation Troop Support of Danvers honored for outreach to soldiers Oct 31, 2009
US Family Health Plan at Brighton Marine currently serves 12,000 in Massachusetts and Rhode Island. For more information about US Family Health at Brighton Marine, visit www. (Danvers Herald, MA)
Yikes! Newt Gingrich making sense!?!? Oct 29, 2009
The same group of Republicans who want to overturn the NY selection of a candidate did the same in the Republican primary in Rhode Island. The result was Republican Chaffee losing the general election to liberal Democrat Whitehouse. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Opinion)
No. 1 Bulldogs Heading To Boston Oct 29, 2009
Providence College sails at the Rhode Island Yacht Club in Cranston, R.I., only a short distance from Brown's venue. The one-day regatta will be sailed in FJs. (Goyalebulldogs.com)
Two-Wheel Troublemaking: Have Motorists Let Bicyclists' 'Rights' Go Too Far? Oct 24, 2009
Two-Wheel Troublemaking: Have Motorists Let Bicyclists' 'Rights' Go Too Far. Search the District, Virginia and Maryland. (W-USA News, DC)
Wellesley Townsman police log: Oct. 22 Oct 24, 2009
It had been cashed in Rhode Island. She closed that bank account and her bank credited her the $150. (Wellesley Townsman, MA)
Money changed everything Oct 23, 2009
He offered a deed as a good faith deposit transferring his 50 percent stake of the Rhode Island vacation home. But as the negotiations dragged into December, Hank said, he learned the values of several properties were grossly overstated and requested additional collateral. (Boston Globe)
Rams Ease Past Fordham, 7-0 Oct 22, 2009
WAKEFIELD, R.I. - The Rhode Island women's tennis team turned in a 7-0 win over Fordham, Wednesday afternoon, at Broad Rock Middle School ... Rhode Island closes out its fall dual-match schedule with a 4-1 record. (Gorhody.com)
2010 Schedule to Include Three Home Meets Oct 20, 2009
On March 7, the Elis meet Rhode Island College and Springfield College before traveling to Rutgers on March 13. In addition to the Scarlet Knights, Yale will face five-time defending ECAC champion Towson. (Goyalebulldogs.com)
Men's Soccer Downs Temple, 4-1 Oct 19, 2009
KINGSTON, R.I. - Senior (Falkirk, Scotland) netted back-to-back goals in the second half, lifting the Rhode Island men's soccer team to a 4-1 win over Temple, Sunday afternoon at the URI Soccer Complex ... With the game-time temperature in the high 30's, wind blowing and rain pouring down sideways, Rhode Island wasted little time taking control as freshman (Espoo, Finland) netted his first career goal at the 2:43 mark. (Gorhody.com)
Holliston softball player headed to Cuba to play Oct 19, 2009
Although it began casually, the organization has grown to include 350 players from 102 cities and towns in Massachusetts, New Hampshire and Rhode Island, ranging in age from 50 to 78 and playing in three different leagues, based on skill. "Everybody takes the game pretty seriously," said Buxton. (Holliston Tab, MA)
Yanks winAlex Rodriguez hit a game-tying home run in the 11th inning, and... Oct 18, 2009
Bill in Rhode Island. 10/18/2009 3:34 AM. (New York Post -- Sports)
Frongillo named to New England Soccer Hall of Fame Oct 18, 2009
Other 2009 inductees include Boston College's men's soccer team head coach Ed Kelly, ESPN soccer commentator Janusz Michallik, and former Rhode Island Oceaneers attacking midfielder Michael Stricklin. All inductees are either from or have worked in New England, Rodriguez said. (Allston Brighton TAB, MA)
Arizona wineries rise above desert climate Oct 17, 2009
Transplants from Rhode Island, they thought Sonoita-Elgin was reminiscent of what Napa, Calif. was 35 years ago. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Travel)
Pioneers Travel to Union for Weekend Series Oct 17, 2009
The Pioneers travel to Rhode Island for a 7:00 pm face-off on October 24. . (Sacredheartpioneers.com)
Irish Blank Providence, 2-0, Behind Freshman Goaltender Mike... Oct 17, 2009
The victory improved Notre Dame to 2-2-0 on the season while the loss was the first of the year for the Friars who return to Rhode Island with a 2-1-0 record. With the shutout, Johnson becomes the second Irish goaltender in the last two seasons to pick up a shutout in his first career start. (Und.com)
Matchups get equal billing Oct 16, 2009
Another game between unbeaten teams takes place when Rhode Island s No. 1 team, La Salle (5-0), travels to Bridgewater to face the 5-0 Trojans. Copyright 2009 Globe Newspaper Company. (Boston Globe -- Sports)
Arts: the week ahead Oct 15, 2009
Rhode Island School of Design Museum of Art, Providence. 401-454-6500. (Boston Globe)
Irish Icers Set To Play Host To Providence College In A Thursday-Friday Series Oct 15, 2009
Notre Dame defeated Providence, 6-1, in Rhode Island in Oct. of 2006 and lost to the Friars, 2-1, in 1999 in the Denver Cup Tournament. SWEEPLESS IN SOUTH BEND: After dropping the first game of the series with Alabama-Huntsville, Notre Dame found itself in a position that hasn't happened very often over the last three seasons - looking at a possible opponent sweep. (Und.com)
Day care next frontier in fighting kids' obesity Oct 13, 2009
Her team visited one Rhode Island day care last fall where the kids didn't get to run around at all when it rained. Most states merely require that children "be active throughout the day. What does that mean?" she asked the recent Nemours meeting. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Health)
Rams Remain Unbeaten With 7-0 Win Over Monmouth Oct 12, 2009
WAKEFIELD, R.I. - The Rhode Island tennis team kept its perfect record in tact with a 7-0 blanking of Monmouth, Sunday afternoon at The Prout School ... Rhode Island went on to win all six singles matches as , Emery, , Cadigan, Barletta and Hoover earning victories at the No. 1-6 spots, respectively. (Gorhody.com)
Ryan Paces Rams at New England XC Championship Oct 12, 2009
Rhode Island placed 19th overall as a team ... BOSTON -- Rhode Island placed 19th overall as a team at the 2009 New England Championship, held at Franklin Park in Boston ... rounded out the Rhode Island scorers, in 150th place (19:53). (Gorhody.com)
Sacred Heart and Quinnipiac Play To Scoreless Draw Oct 12, 2009
The Pioneers return to action October 16th as they travel to Rhode Island to take on Bryant. Game time is set for 7:00 pm. (Sacredheartpioneers.com)
M. Golf Prepares for Firestone Invitational Oct 10, 2009
Aside from the Spartans, the Firestone Invitational field includes host Akron, Eastern Michigan, Kansas State, Kentucky, Marquette, Maryland, Pacific, Rhode Island, St. Mary's College, Toledo and Western Carolina. Michigan State is coming off a tie for fourth at the Rees Jones Intercollegiate this past Monday and Tuesday. (Msuspartans.com)
Special report on swine flu Oct 8, 2009
June 9: An elementary school in Rhode Island is closing because of the swine flu outbreak. June 3: A student at Derby Academy in Hingham has been diagnosed with influenza A, prompting the private school to take extra precautions to fight the spread of illness. (Allston Brighton TAB, MA)
Sea cow makes appearance in New England Oct 6, 2009
In September, manatee sightings were reported in Cape Cod, Connecticut and Rhode Island. Officials suspect all were the same animal as it moved around New England. (Daytona Beach News Journal)
Holy Cross Men's Golf Takes 15th At MacDonald Cup Oct 5, 2009
St. Edward's, Rhode Island and Central Connecticut rounded out the top five. Holy Cross finished 14 strokes behind Fordham. (Patriotleague.com)
Intense rivalry Oct 5, 2009
"Our neighbours, Vermont, Maine, Massachusetts and Rhode Island are all very high tax states and we have a very low tax burden and a business-friendly environment," he says. "That's what distinguishes us as a brand.". (BBC News -- Americas)
Tennis Falls To Rhode Island Oct 3, 2009
The Providence College women's tennis team fell to in-state rival Rhode Island on Wednesday, October 1, by a final score of 7-0. Each singles match was decided in two sets with the exception of the No. 1 singles match between Providence freshman and Rhode Island sophomore Kirsten Leikem. (Friars.com)
Pair Of A-10 Road Matches On Tap For W. Soccer Oct 3, 2009
Charlotte will play host to Rhode Island on Friday before taking on the Minutewomen on Sunday. The 49ers are 8-2-0 on the season and 2-0-0 in A-10 play, including the past four straight. (Umassathletics.com)
Taking the game far afield Oct 3, 2009
The league has about 350 players, from age 50 to around 80, drawn from more than 100 communities in Massachusetts, Rhode Island, and New Hampshire, said Gray, who is a pitcher. The Cuba trip was open to any player in the league, at a price of about $3,000, he said. (Boston Globe)
Guest Commentary: Something for everyone at Nauset Newcomers Oct 3, 2009
We come from near and afar Massachusetts, Connecticut, Rhode Island, New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Virginia and California, among others. Before retiring to the Cape, most of us vacationed here for years, and many previously owned homes on the Cape. (Harwich Oracle, MA)
Paul B. Fay Jr., confidant of President Kennedy; at 91 Oct 2, 2009
He met Kennedy at PT Boat School in Rhode Island. In the South Pacific, each skippered a boat. (Boston Globe)
MS wins overturn of patent award Sep 30, 2009
After six years of legal wrangling culminated in a trial earlier this year, a jury in the U.S. District Court for the District of Rhode Island found in favor of Uniloc in April, awarding the large damages against Microsoft. Microsoft then appealed the ver 00004000 dict. (India Times)
American Airlines Offers Patriots Fans in New England a Chance to Follow Their Team to London Sep 26, 2009
Entrants must be a legal resident of one of the six New England states: Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont, Massachusetts, Rhode Island and Connecticut. A complete description of sweepstakes rules is available at AA.com/Patriots. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Jeff Schultz's weekend predictions Sep 25, 2009
Rhode Island, New Hampshire and possibly New Brunswick, since nobody else was really claiming them, anyway. New England was the birthplace of American literature and free public education. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Fall foliage in New England, from $28 a night Sep 19, 2009
Good deals on trips to Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island ... The Real Deal: Go leaf peeping in Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, and Rhode Island, with perks like a Mustang car rental, a moose-watching safari and spa discounts ... Guests also get in-room Internet service and a Rhode Island fall foliage map, and will have access to an outdoor saltwater pool. (MSNBC -- Travel)
Tigers fall 1-0 in Tournament Opener Sep 19, 2009
Missouri suffers first road loss of the season to Loyola-Marymount. - The University of Missouri women's soccer team (4-3-1) fell 1-0 to Loyola Marymount (5-3-0) in the opening match of the UCLA Women's Cup on Friday evening. (Mutigers.com)
Gallery Glimpses Sep 18, 2009
Andrew Stein Rafferty, an associate professor of printmaking at the Rhode Island School of Design, selected the artists for this year s exhibition. His work is featured in the permanent collections of the Whitney Museum of American Art, the Metropolitan Museum of Art, the Cleveland Museum of Art and the Fogg Art Museum. (Wellesley Townsman, MA)
Women's Basketball's 2009-10 Schedule Released Sep 18, 2009
The Colonials visit Rhode Island (Jan. 12), Massachusetts (Jan. (Gwsports.com)
Soccer Travels to UCLA Women's Cup Sep 18, 2009
Seven different players scored as the No. 21 University of Missouri soccer team utilized a balanced offensive attack to erupt for a 7-1 victory over Rhode Island Friday night at Walton Stadium to improve to 3-1-0 on the year ... First off, the Tigers will face the Rhode Island Rams (0-2-0) at 6:30 p.m. on Friday at Walton Stadium, followed by a match against the Long Beach State 49ers (1-1-0) on Sunday morning at 10:00 a.m.. (Mutigers.com)
A-10 announces women's basketball conference slate Sep 18, 2009
20) and a trip a week later to Rhode Island ... Rhode Island's home court proves to be a nemesis for the Brown and White as the Bonnies have not won there since the 1998-99 season. (Gobonnies.com)
Set sail this fall and save up to 72 percent! Sep 17, 2009
Set off from Brooklyn on October 29, hull pointed towards Newport, Rhode Island, where the elaborate summer cottages of the Vanderbilts, Astors, and other American elitists remain. INTERACTIVE. (MSNBC -- Travel)
Researcher Trips Amputees In Effort To Develop Improved Prosthetic Legs Sep 17, 2009
Brasier's trips and slips occurred by design as part of a University of Rhode Island research study that seeks to improve the safety of prosthetic legs by developing a reliable and responsive stumble detection system ... The project was funded in part by the Rhode Island Science and Technology Advisory Council, which believes that a successful prototype could quickly lead to a commercially available component that will enhance the safety of prosthetic limbs. (Science Daily)
Cox Communications Receives J.D. Power and Associates' Highest Honor in Telephone Customer Satisfaction in the East and West* Sep 17, 2009
Cox's East markets include Rhode Island, Central Connecticut, and Hampton Roads, Fairfax County, Fredericksburg and Roanoke, Va. Cox subscribers also associate with important performance related attributes, such as call clarity, sound quality and having a large local calling area, according to Cox's internal research. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Chairlift offers new perspective for leaf-peepers Sep 16, 2009
Getting there: From New York City, Boston and Providence, Rhode Island, take I-91 to exit 2 in Vermont, then Route 9 west 20 miles to Wilmington. Turn right at the stoplight on to Route 100 north and proceed nine miles to Mount Snow. (MSNBC -- Travel)
Week 6 » Sep 15, 2009
Key Statistics: Whittet is a Rhode Island native who played at high school powerhouse Mount Saint Charles before a post-grad year at Kent School en route to being a four-year letter winner for Brown. He appeared in 74 games on defense and was a part of an Ivy League championship team in 1992, two Lake Placid trips for the ECAC Hockey championship weekend and an NCAA tournament berth in 1993. (ESPN -- College Sports)
Washington's New Buzzword Sep 14, 2009
$1 million for marine education on Narragansett Bay in Rhode Island. Calls for fiscal responsibility ring hollow. (Human Events Online)
Tennis Season Opener vs. Wheaton Rained Out Sep 14, 2009
KINGSTON, R.I. - The Rhode Island tennis team's season opener vs. Wheaton - originally scheduled for 3:15 p.m. start on Sunday, Sept. 13 - was cancelled due to rainy weather conditions in Rhode Island. A make-up date has not been scheduled. (Gorhody.com)
Thanks for the cards, travelers Sep 13, 2009
I'm not sure what all this says about the economy, gas prices or America's latest summer travel habits, but I would like to thank our lone visitor to Rhode Island. The smallest state generated only one postcard. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Let it glow, let it glow, let it glow Sep 13, 2009
Best way to toast the season For the best of all worlds -- fall foliage, rolling farmland, sparkling water views, and a tasty tipple or two -- pick up the Coastal Wine Trail () beginning in Westerly, Rhode Island, and drive some or all of its 170 miles, stopping for a few sips along the way ... Best place to rough it Trail rides through the crisp fall air at Stepping Stone Ranch (401-397-3725, ) in West Greenwich, Rhode Island, are hard to beat. (Boston Globe)
