Wednesday, September 15, 2010
Potential means nothing if it goes unrealized. That was the case for RB Laurence Maroney here in New England. Pats fans no longer have to worry about Maroney teasing them with his talent. He was sent to Denver Tuesday along with a 6th round draft choice in 2011. In return, the Pats receive a 4th round pick from Denver in the 2011 NFL Draft.
Wednesday, September 15, 2010
At least eight incumbents in the Rhode Island House were toppled in the primaries yesterday - including House Judiciary Chairman David Caprio and Doug Gablinske, who was the number one target of unions.
Wednesday, September 15, 2010
Peter Kilmartin won the Democratic primary for Attorney General, with 39.9 percent of the vote. Stephen Archambault edged into second place with 33.3 percent, leaving Joe Fernandez in third with 26.7 percent.
Wednesday, September 15, 2010
Cuba Gooding Jr. and megahit producer Jerry Bruckheimer were recently spotted enjoying the spoils of Newport and enjoying their time at the chic 41°N … He may know it’s only rock n’ roll, but it sounds like Sir Mick Jagger is getting to know Brown University too as the international pop icon was seen strolling the campus earlier this summer.
Wednesday, September 15, 2010
Despite several contested races and an anti-incumbent political season, voter turnout in yesterday’s primaries was low.
Explanations for the low turnout abounded yesterday--everything from the technicalities of the voting process to fatigue over the recession and cynicism about government.
Wednesday, September 15, 2010
The Latino community has had its impact on Rhode Island politics in recent years.
Providence Ward 10 Councilman Luis Aponte, the first latino to win office in RI, weighed in on the history of hispanics in Rhode Island politics. “It’s hard to pinpoint one person who has had the biggest impact on RI politics for the Latino community. It has, in fact, been an evolution in time,” Aponte says.
“People have been making a difference since back in the 1970’s. It’s a great thing how the Latino communities can emerge to become a political power.”
In fact, it has proven that Aponte, and even Taveras now, are having a huge impact on politics in Rhode Island.
Wednesday, September 15, 2010
Battles carry on in Rhode Island over where the best Chinese is located, and one of the state's highest-touted spots is Mumu Cuisine on Federal Hill. Even New Yorkers, who barely give credit to any local restaurant, love Mumu. How lovable was it? Sean DeBobes valet parked on Atwells and checked it out. Here are the five things he wants you to know.
Tuesday, September 14, 2010
David Cicilline, Angel Taveras and Peter Kilmartin were all big winners in the Democratic primary held on Tuesday. Despite low turnout and a lack of excitement across the Democratic party, each of these winners fought through complex and competitive races. The win by Angel Taveras gives him a clear path to being Providence's first Hispanic Mayor. Taveras will face Independent Jonathan Scott in November.
Providence Mayor Cicilline defeated three competitors to win the Democratic nod, but his 37% opens the door for John Loughlin of the GOP to make a claim that this seat is highly.
Tuesday, September 14, 2010
Though he doesn’t have a primary, independent gubernatorial candidate Lincoln Chafee isn’t taking a break from the campaign trail.
Tuesday, September 14, 2010
Polls for the primary are still hours away from closing, yet Republican John Loughlin is already ramping up his post-primary campaign against whoever becomes his Democratic opponent in the First Congressional District.
Loughlin will hold a press conference 1:30 p.m. tomorrow to discuss the 2001 and 2003 Bush tax cuts and urge the Democratic nominee to oppose any tax increases for Rhode Islanders. The event will be held in front of the state Division of Taxation on 1 Capitol Hill in Providence.
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