Current Events

A full-text collection of current and archived articles from key domestic newswires. Newswires often cover news that local papers do not, providing authoritative, award winning reporting on local, national and international people, issues and events. Access U.S. Newswires includes content from such leading newswires as the Associated Press, Scripps Howard News Services, McClatchy-Tribune Wire Service, Copley News Service, PR Newswire and Financial wire.

Search current and archived coverage of issues, events, people, government, sports and more with the largest collection of full-text U.S. newspapers. Includes staff-written articles, obituaries, editorials, announcements, real estate and other sections.

The experience and impact of African Americans as recorded by the news media.  This collection offers “suggested searches” to guide patrons and students to pertinent topics from social justice, politics, arts, literature, key people, etc.

Hispanic Life in America

The experience and impact of Hispanic Americans as recorded by the news media, 1704 to today.

MapGeo provides local maps and data (e.g. parcel, zoning, flood, utility, permit, scanned plans) citizens and staff can quickly access current and accurate data. The provided maps answer questions and make key decisions—at home, at work or in the field.

Find full-text articles on local news, issues, events, people and much more from current and archived issues of The Providence Journal.

Full Text (1981 - Present)
Web Edition Articles (2016 - Present)

Find full-text articles on local news, issues, events, people and much more from current and archived issues of The Valley Breeze. This includes all editions of the newspaper.

Find full-text articles on local news, issues, events, people and much more from current and archived issues of The Woonsocket Call.