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10 Great Pets in Need of Loving Homes - Sept. 15

Lifestyle

Calling all animal lovers! If you're on the lookout for a new pet for you or your family, look no further.

RI-Based SquadLocker Taps Tech Veteran - Seeks to be “Teespring” of Team Sports

Business

SquadLocker, which recently raised $1.75 million in capital towards a seed round of $2.25 million, has tapped a top technologists to advance its model for allowing coaches and organizers to buy team apparel is a seamless online structure.

Father of Rhode Island’s Lottery John Hawkins Dies at Age 80

News

John Hawkins was the powerful Majority Leader of the Rhode Island State Senate in the 1970s, but his biggest impact on Rhode Island was his creation and leadership of the RI Lottery. Hawkins died Sunday evening at the age of 80. The lottery and income from gaming facilities in Rhode…

10 Great Pets in Need of Loving Homes - Sept. 15

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10 Great Pets in Need of Loving Homes - Sept. 15

Raimondo’s Venture Fund and State Likely to Lose Millions in Nabsys Closing

Business

The closing of Nabsys, first reported by GoLocalProv, is likely to cost the state’s Slater Fund about $1 million and may have an impact on the Rhode Island pension fund. Nabsys, LLC received over $40 million—including millions in investment and loans from both Rhode Island’s Slater Fund and Governor Gina…

FBI Files - The Patriarca Papers - Entry 6

Patriarca Papers

This week's Patriarca Papers from the files of the FBI raises questions about whether the head of organized crime was tied to drug importation through the Port of Fall River.

Cheat Sheet 6, FBI Files Unveils Patriarca’s Ties to Port and Alleged Connection to Drugs

Patriarca Papers

Each week accompanying the segments of the FBI files on Raymond Patriarca and expert analysis on the documents released, GoLocal provides a “cheat sheet” of some of the key elements from the documents. Make no mistake about it, the files are layered with information about a time where the scope…

New Miss America Says Tom Brady Cheated

Sports

The new Miss America winner out of Georgia, Betty Cantrell, was asked whether or not Tom Brady cheated and deserved a four game suspension that was originally handed down to him by NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell.

5th Annual “Bark on the Beach” Set For October 3

Lifestyle

Narragansett Town Beach will be hosting the fifth annual “Bark on the Beach,” a charity dog walk to benefit Animal Rescue Rhode Island.

Lardaro Report: Economic Conditions Remained Steady in July

Business

The magic number is now up to five - for five consecutive months, the Current Conditions Index has either matched or exceeded its year-earlier value. July was yet another very good month for Rhode Island, as its overall economic performance continued to improve and its labor market appears to be…

Three Providence Buildings Receive Rhody Awards

Business

The 2015 Rhody Awards are set to be held on Sunday, September 27 from 4 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. at the Dunes Club in Narragansett.

Moore: RI Has Bigger Ethics Issues Than Lally’s Job

Politics

GoLocal's Russ Moore doesn't understand the furor over Lally's new job when there are bigger issues.

Secrets and Scandals: Reforming Rhode Island 1986-2006, Chapter 28

News

Between 1986 and 2006, Rhode Island ran a gauntlet of scandals that exposed corruption and aroused public rage. Protesters marched on the State House. Coalitions formed to fight for systemic changes. Under intense public pressure, lawmakers enacted historic laws and allowed voters to amend defects in the state’s constitution.

Revolution Beat Toronto 3-1 For 5th Straight Win

Sports

The New England Revolution (12-9-7) defeated (11-12-4) Toronto FC 3-1 on Sunday evening in Toronto. The Revolution have now won five straight games and have outscored opponents 13-2 during the streak.

Smart Benefits: Determine Independent Contractor vs. Employee for ACA Compliance

Business

A new Administrator’s Interpretation is designed to help employers correctly classify employees – and avoid DOL enforcement actions.

College Admissions: President Obama’s College Scorecard Rankings

Lifestyle

Amidst pressure from colleges and academic advisors, President Obama’s College Scorecard website declined to publish ratings for colleges this week.

Guest MINDSETTER™ Tony Santos: Lally, Cicilline, and Raimondo - Follow the Breadcrumbs

Politics

If the Rhode Island Ethics commission wasn’t reduced from Stallion to Gelding, they’d be focused not on the “Revolving Door” to a manufactured post in the Raimondo Administration, but to the what may have been a “Back Door” attempt to seat Susan Cicilline Buonanno, to RI District 33 seat abandoned…

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NEW: Miss Rhode Island Alexandra Curtis Misses Miss America Finals

Lifestyle

Miss Rhode Island 2015 Alexandra Curtis competed in the Miss America Pageant in Atlantic City on Sunday night—but did not make the top 15.

Greatest New England Food and Sports Rivalries - and More

Lifestyle

There are a lot of great things about living in New England, the beaches, summer wheather, changing of seasons, the Patriots and more.

Ask a Bartender: What Should I Drink this September?

Food

Saying good-bye to summer shandies and watermelon kegs can be difficult, but there are so many other great drinks to take their place this month. If you still aren’t ready to immerse yourself in all things pumpkin, no one can blame you. There are other options to get you in…

David Ortiz Hits 500th Home Run

Sports

Red Sox slugger David Ortiz hit is 500th career home run on Saturday night against the Tampa Bay Rays in Tampa.

Leonard Moorehead, the Urban Gardener: Some Like it Hot

Food

It’s in the air. Breath deep and there it is, the sweet scents of late summer. Ripe grapes entertain a drunken host of Yellow Jackets under enormous green grape leaves. Pungent windfalls bruise easily and ferment. Like so many marbles scattered upon thick layers of hay and seaweed are peaches…

AIDS Walk RI is Set For Sunday at Noon

Health

AIDS Walk RI is set for Sunday, September 13th at noon at the Rhode Island Statehouse, rain or shine.

Fit for Life: Keep Your Balance

Health

Yesterday, I realized that sometimes you need to just take a look around and appreciate the things you already have, as well as the things you are trying to get. This last year I have been working hard and staying so focused on business, that I never really made the…