Busy weekend for Enda Kenny in United States

Taoiseach Enda Kenny has spent the weekend in Boston, Massachusetts furthering the strength of U.S. -Ireland relations. The head of Ireland's government attended a function on Saturday at the JFK Library to commemorate the 50th Anniversary of President Kennedy's 1963 visit to Ireland At the ceremony Kenny addressed an audience of U.S. lawmakers and representatives of the business ...

No more cash at some local tolls

Starting next year, paying cash at tolls on the Tobin Bridge won't be an option. State officials confirm that so-called "open road" tolling goes into ...

Woman who turned 110 shares secret to long life

The Providence Journal reports that Lillian Cardullo is believed to be the oldest resident of the state. She was the guest of honor at a party Monday inside the Golden Crest Nursing Center. Cardullo, who lived on her own in Providence until she was 104, says her secret to a long life is eating her own cooking. Cardullo says she lived in Rhode Island most of her life, except for a brief time when ...

Teacher charged with rape headed to court

Opening statements in the trial of 44-year-old David Gilman of Brookfield are scheduled for Tuesday in Worcester Superior Court. The Telegram & Gazette reports that Gilman has been charged with child rape aggravated by age difference and indecent assault and battery on a child. Authorities say the assaults occurred between Oct. 30, 2009, and Dec. 14, 2009, at the middle school. Gilman taught ...

Walking tall after the Boston bombing

There are usually children around. The first time I came here, shyly watching from the doorway, I heard a "beep-beep" behind me and as I turned, a 5-year-old sped past me at a remarkable speed hopping on her one leg. This is Prosthetic & Orthotic Associates, one of the largest facilities in the country. The walls are filled with pictures: People with one leg or no legs crossing ...