The Chariho Times

Ashaway's Principal Morrone receives state award

February 20, 2011

ASHAWAY – As he and his students will tell you, Ashaway Elementary School Principal Steven Morrone typically isn't speechless in the morning.

But, to be fair, the morning of Monday, Feb. 14 wasn't typical in the least.

As he walked into the cafeteria of the elementary school, Morrone was flanked by members of the Chariho Regional School Committee, district administrators and teachers, his family, and the entire student body.

The second-year principal, who could see that everyone was excited and clapping, began clapping, too, as he was obviously unaware of what was going on.

Langevin reacts to Obama's proposed budget

February 15, 2011

WARWICK - Congressman Jim Langevin offered the following statement in response to the release of President Barack Obama's proposed budget for Fiscal Year 2012.

Remove the stigma from affordable housing

February 12, 2011

Amongst a slew of other issues, one of the biggest problems facing Rhode Island is its inability to entice its young people to remain in the state.

Rep. Walsh introduces driving bill

February 9, 2011

PROVIDENCE -- Rep. Donna Walsh (Democrat, District 36) has introduced H-5122, which will close a loophole used by bad drivers with multiple offenses to evade harsher penalties.

Walsh’s bill is a simple measure that would prohibit any driver who has received a third summons in a 12-month-period from mailing in payment. Instead, that driver would have to appear in person before a judge in municipal court or traffic tribunal.