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Public viewing of Independent Man ends Jan. 5

PROVIDENCE – Time is running out for people to see the Independent Man up close and personal. The 800-pound statue that normally sits atop the...

Independent Man to be removed from Statehouse Tuesday

PROVIDENCE – The time has come for the Independent Man to return to earth. Weather allowing, the 11-foot, spear-wielding statue that sits atop the Statehouse will...

Independent Man being removed from Statehouse for cleaning, restoration

PROVIDENCE – For only the second time in the state's history, the Independent Man will be temporarily removed from the top of the Statehouse. The...
THE R.I. DIVISION of Motor Vehicles on Friday released all the designs that were submitted to the state's RI State Plate Design Contest. / COURTESY R.I. DIVISION OF MOTOR VEHICLES

State releases all designs submitted to license plate contest

CRANSTON – Images of ocean life, the Claiborne Pell Newport Bridge, the Providence city skyline and some visuals poking fun at Rhode Island were...
SYMBOLIC FIGURE: The Independent Man atop the Statehouse in Providence symbolizes Rhode Island’s self-image and history of independence. Unaffiliated voters have long outnumbered both registered Republicans and Democrats in the state. / 
PBN PHOTO/PAMELA BHATIA

R.I.’s independent streak could bring unexpected results

As symbols go, Rhode Island’s Independent Man doesn’t hold anything back. Looking out over the state from the top of the Statehouse rotunda, the Independent...
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