Newport
| Recommended 
Hallgring to be sworn in today
01:00 AM EST on Thursday, January 10, 2008
Newport’s next fire chief, Harry J. Hallgring Jr., left, confers with Fire Marshal Bobby Sullivan yesterday. Hallgring, 49, a member of the Newport Fire Department for 26 years and the chief in Little Compton until his recent resignation, will be sworn in today, at 10 a.m. at City Hall. He succeeds Edward “Ned” W. McCarthy Jr., who retired in October after seven years as chief.
The Providence Journal / FRIEDA SQUIRES
 | Barrington's affordable housing puts opportunities within reach for mother, daughter |
 | Police seize large quantity of marijuana in Woonsocket |
 | H1N1: Pregnant women struggle to find flu vaccine source |
More Newport stories
Most Viewed Yesterday
The hunt for Stephen Saccoccia’s hidden assets
Vehicle fatalities climb in R.I.
Suspect shot during struggle with undercover officer
Patriots journal: Belichick says Moss is smartest receiver he’s seen
Most active surveys
Are the Yankees on the brink of another dynasty?
React to Carcieri's veto of R.I.'s first saltwater fishing license
What's your favorite breakfast/lunch place?
Will you allow your children to be vaccinated against swine flu? Why or why not?
Would you rather watch regular-season football or postseason baseball?
Most e-mailed in the last 24 hours
Reader Reaction
You must be logged in to contribute. Log in | Register Now!
You are logged in as screenname | Log Out
You are logged in, but do not have a "screen" name. Create a Screen Name