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Rhode Island Rep. Marvin Abney Inducted Into U.S. Army Officer Candidate School Hall of Fame - Newport Buzz
Rhode Island Rep. Marvin Abney Inducted Into U.S. Army Officer Candidate School Hall of Fame Newport Buzz
Published on 4 April 2025 | 7:18 pm
Police issue warning after woman in R.I. dies from fentanyl-laced pot - Boston.com
Police issue warning after woman in R.I. dies from fentanyl-laced pot Boston.com
Published on 4 April 2025 | 7:12 pm
TGIF: Ian Donnis’ Rhode Island politics roundup for April 4, 2025 - The Public's Radio
TGIF: Ian Donnis’ Rhode Island politics roundup for April 4, 2025 The Public's Radio
Published on 4 April 2025 | 7:05 pm
Rhode Island Court Denies Funding Relief in Lawsuit Against the National Endowment for the Arts - BroadwayWorld.com
Rhode Island Court Denies Funding Relief in Lawsuit Against the National Endowment for the Arts BroadwayWorld.com
Published on 4 April 2025 | 6:24 pm
Federal judge in Rhode Island finds FEMA violated previous order halting funding freeze - WJAR
Federal judge in Rhode Island finds FEMA violated previous order halting funding freeze WJAR
Published on 4 April 2025 | 6:13 pm
Sale of Roger Williams, Fatima hospitals inches closer to completion with bond sale approved - Rhode Island Current
Sale of Roger Williams, Fatima hospitals inches closer to completion with bond sale approved Rhode Island Current
Published on 4 April 2025 | 5:27 pm
Here’s why RI scientists want you to report road kill - WPRI.com
Here’s why RI scientists want you to report road kill WPRI.com
Published on 4 April 2025 | 5:02 pm
"Kelly Clarkson Show" Features Rhode Island Nonprofit - WBSM
"Kelly Clarkson Show" Features Rhode Island Nonprofit WBSM
Published on 4 April 2025 | 4:41 pm
RI’s Anchor Medical to close in June; roughly 25,000 patients need new doctors - WPRI.com
RI’s Anchor Medical to close in June; roughly 25,000 patients need new doctors WPRI.com
Published on 4 April 2025 | 4:29 pm
Charles L. Roberts: How the current political landscape is affecting Rhode Island's fledgling non-profit organizations - What's Up Newp
Charles L. Roberts: How the current political landscape is affecting Rhode Island's fledgling non-profit organizations What's Up Newp
Published on 4 April 2025 | 4:11 pm
AG report: Rhode Island gun crimes down from 2023 to 2024 - abc6.com
AG report: Rhode Island gun crimes down from 2023 to 2024 abc6.com
Published on 4 April 2025 | 3:07 pm
URI Cooperative Extension aiming to connect all Rhode Islanders to increased home energy efficiency - The University of Rhode Island
URI Cooperative Extension aiming to connect all Rhode Islanders to increased home energy efficiency The University of Rhode Island
Published on 4 April 2025 | 2:50 pm
Town Of Portsmouth: How To Get A Free Tree - Patch
Town Of Portsmouth: How To Get A Free Tree Patch
Published on 4 April 2025 | 2:46 pm
The Rhode Island Home Show 2025 - WPRI.com
The Rhode Island Home Show 2025 WPRI.com
Published on 4 April 2025 | 2:27 pm
Behind the scenes of Rhode Island Report, the award-winning podcast - The Boston Globe
Behind the scenes of Rhode Island Report, the award-winning podcast The Boston Globe
Published on 4 April 2025 | 2:17 pm
Silent Clearing: How Rhode Island’s Forest Protections Were Systematically Dismantled - Uprise RI
Silent Clearing: How Rhode Island’s Forest Protections Were Systematically Dismantled Uprise RI
Published on 4 April 2025 | 1:59 pm
Visit the garden exhibit and the 75th Annual Rhode Island Home Show - WJAR
Visit the garden exhibit and the 75th Annual Rhode Island Home Show WJAR
Published on 4 April 2025 | 12:47 pm
NIROPE & Friends: United Way Rhode Island - WJAR
NIROPE & Friends: United Way Rhode Island WJAR
Published on 4 April 2025 | 12:42 pm
Average Rhode Island mortgage debt increased to $228,978 in 2024 - What's Up Newp
Average Rhode Island mortgage debt increased to $228,978 in 2024 What's Up Newp
Published on 4 April 2025 | 12:00 pm
Rhody Roundup – Doug Palmieri, Ali Hornung and Elyse Major - WPRI.com
Rhody Roundup – Doug Palmieri, Ali Hornung and Elyse Major WPRI.com
Published on 4 April 2025 | 11:47 am
Attorney General set to visit South Kingstown this weekend - IndependentRI.com
Attorney General set to visit South Kingstown this weekend IndependentRI.com
Published on 4 April 2025 | 11:00 am
Politics | Side of the Rhode: Who’s Hot and Who’s Not? - April 4, 2025 - GoLocalProv
Politics | Side of the Rhode: Who’s Hot and Who’s Not? - April 4, 2025 GoLocalProv
Published on 4 April 2025 | 10:57 am
JLC Live Residential Construction Show at the Rhode Island Convention Center - The Providence Journal
JLC Live Residential Construction Show at the Rhode Island Convention Center The Providence Journal
Published on 4 April 2025 | 10:56 am
Game over for GameStop? These stores recently closed in RI as company faces challenges - The Providence Journal
Game over for GameStop? These stores recently closed in RI as company faces challenges The Providence Journal
Published on 4 April 2025 | 10:01 am
More than 5M could lose Medicaid coverage if feds impose work requirements - Rhode Island Current
More than 5M could lose Medicaid coverage if feds impose work requirements Rhode Island Current
Published on 4 April 2025 | 9:48 am
What's the most expensive property sold in Rhode Island? Apr. 5 real estate transactions - The Providence Journal
What's the most expensive property sold in Rhode Island? Apr. 5 real estate transactions The Providence Journal
Published on 4 April 2025 | 9:05 am
In RI, only doctors can provide foot care in homes. Should that change? - The Providence Journal
In RI, only doctors can provide foot care in homes. Should that change? The Providence Journal
Published on 4 April 2025 | 9:04 am
‘Truly unprecedented times’: Hundreds tell R.I.’s congressmen about their frustration with the Trump administration - The Boston Globe
‘Truly unprecedented times’: Hundreds tell R.I.’s congressmen about their frustration with the Trump administration The Boston Globe
Published on 4 April 2025 | 8:29 am
Trump admin freezing $510 million in federal funding to Brown University - New York Post
Trump admin freezing $510 million in federal funding to Brown University New York Post
Published on 4 April 2025 | 6:16 am
RI Lottery Lucky For Life, Numbers Midday winning numbers for April 3, 2025 - The Providence Journal
RI Lottery Lucky For Life, Numbers Midday winning numbers for April 3, 2025 The Providence Journal
Published on 4 April 2025 | 3:33 am
Irish national charged with defrauding RI, Mass. homeowners - WPRI.com
Irish national charged with defrauding RI, Mass. homeowners WPRI.com
Published on 4 April 2025 | 1:36 am
Winning numbers drawn in Thursday’s Rhode Island Numbers Evening - San Antonio Express-News
Winning numbers drawn in Thursday’s Rhode Island Numbers Evening San Antonio Express-News
Published on 4 April 2025 | 12:36 am
R.I. Senators float alternatives for a decades-old school takeover law - Rhode Island Current
R.I. Senators float alternatives for a decades-old school takeover law Rhode Island Current
Published on 3 April 2025 | 11:33 pm
R.I. Senators float alternatives for a decades-old school takeover law - Yahoo
R.I. Senators float alternatives for a decades-old school takeover law Yahoo
Published on 3 April 2025 | 11:16 pm
RI businesses brace for impact as new tariffs take effect - WPRI.com
RI businesses brace for impact as new tariffs take effect WPRI.com
Published on 3 April 2025 | 10:41 pm
RI federal judge says she will temporarily block billions in health funding cuts to states - WPRI.com
RI federal judge says she will temporarily block billions in health funding cuts to states WPRI.com
Published on 3 April 2025 | 9:56 pm
Should more criminal records be removed from public view in RI? Here's what advocates say. - The Providence Journal
Should more criminal records be removed from public view in RI? Here's what advocates say. The Providence Journal
Published on 3 April 2025 | 9:35 pm
What comes first: freeze or review? This is the question a federal judge in Providence must decide. - Rhode Island Current
What comes first: freeze or review? This is the question a federal judge in Providence must decide. Rhode Island Current
Published on 3 April 2025 | 9:07 pm
‘Getting worse’: Auditor general sounds alarm over sloppy RI financial reporting - WPRI.com
‘Getting worse’: Auditor general sounds alarm over sloppy RI financial reporting WPRI.com
Published on 3 April 2025 | 8:58 pm
How much have Trump cuts cost RI so far? Here's a breakdown. - The Providence Journal
How much have Trump cuts cost RI so far? Here's a breakdown. The Providence Journal
Published on 3 April 2025 | 8:52 pm
Olivia Culpo among 9 to join Rhode Island Heritage Hall of Fame - WJAR
Olivia Culpo among 9 to join Rhode Island Heritage Hall of Fame WJAR
Published on 3 April 2025 | 8:25 pm
Olivia Culpo among 9 to join Rhode Island Heritage Hall of Fame - WJAR
Olivia Culpo among 9 to join Rhode Island Heritage Hall of Fame WJAR
Published on 3 April 2025 | 8:25 pm
32 Rhode Island K-12s hide students’ “gender identity” from parents - The Center Square
32 Rhode Island K-12s hide students’ “gender identity” from parents The Center Square
Published on 3 April 2025 | 6:50 pm
McKee Announces $2.3 Million for Real Jobs RI - Newport This Week
McKee Announces $2.3 Million for Real Jobs RI Newport This Week
Published on 3 April 2025 | 6:11 pm
Police warn RI public about fentanyl in marijuana after woman's death - The Providence Journal
Police warn RI public about fentanyl in marijuana after woman's death The Providence Journal
Published on 3 April 2025 | 5:37 pm
District of Rhode Island | Irish National Charged in Multi-State Home Repair Fraud Scheme - Department of Justice (.gov)
District of Rhode Island | Irish National Charged in Multi-State Home Repair Fraud Scheme Department of Justice (.gov)
Published on 3 April 2025 | 5:06 pm
Rhode Island Fishing Report- April 3, 2025 - On The Water
Rhode Island Fishing Report- April 3, 2025 On The Water
Published on 3 April 2025 | 4:15 pm
RI Keeping It Reel: 60K Fish Stocked In Freshwater Bodies Across State - Patch
RI Keeping It Reel: 60K Fish Stocked In Freshwater Bodies Across State Patch
Published on 3 April 2025 | 3:59 pm
The Trump Tariff Effect In RI: What Products Will Cost More? - Patch
The Trump Tariff Effect In RI: What Products Will Cost More? Patch
Published on 3 April 2025 | 3:45 pm
Family donates robotic cats to Rhode Island assisted living facility - NewsNation
Family donates robotic cats to Rhode Island assisted living facility NewsNation
Published on 3 April 2025 | 2:49 pm
Forecasters predict active Atlantic hurricane season. See odds of a hurricane hitting RI - The Providence Journal
Forecasters predict active Atlantic hurricane season. See odds of a hurricane hitting RI The Providence Journal
Published on 3 April 2025 | 2:35 pm
News | 9 Rhode Islanders to be Inducted Into Heritage Hall of Fame 2025 Class - GoLocalProv
News | 9 Rhode Islanders to be Inducted Into Heritage Hall of Fame 2025 Class GoLocalProv
Published on 3 April 2025 | 2:16 pm
Letter: Protect NOAA: RI’s safety depends on it - IndependentRI.com
Letter: Protect NOAA: RI’s safety depends on it IndependentRI.com
Published on 3 April 2025 | 2:00 pm
401Gives raises record-setting $4.88M for local nonprofits - WPRI.com
401Gives raises record-setting $4.88M for local nonprofits WPRI.com
Published on 3 April 2025 | 11:04 am
Mayor Beauchamp will dance foxtrot to support Mentor RI - The Valley Breeze
Mayor Beauchamp will dance foxtrot to support Mentor RI The Valley Breeze
Published on 3 April 2025 | 10:00 am
Do you have a great Rhode Island accent? The Providence Journal wants to hear it - The Providence Journal
Do you have a great Rhode Island accent? The Providence Journal wants to hear it The Providence Journal
Published on 3 April 2025 | 9:05 am
Weather Now: Fog, Damp Tonight; Clearing Friday, Nice - WPRI.com
Weather Now: Fog, Damp Tonight; Clearing Friday, Nice WPRI.com
Published on 3 April 2025 | 8:02 am
RI lawmakers look to curb organized retail theft - WPRI.com
RI lawmakers look to curb organized retail theft WPRI.com
Published on 3 April 2025 | 1:29 am
Rhode Island company aims to revolutionize coastal travel with seagliders - WJAR
Rhode Island company aims to revolutionize coastal travel with seagliders WJAR
Published on 2 April 2025 | 11:00 pm
RI Energy lowers electricity rates for summer - WPRI.com
RI Energy lowers electricity rates for summer WPRI.com
Published on 2 April 2025 | 10:51 pm
RI lawmakers to vote on more penalties for car owners with tinted windows - WPRI.com
RI lawmakers to vote on more penalties for car owners with tinted windows WPRI.com
Published on 2 April 2025 | 10:23 pm
Police continue to search Warwick home of woman whose body was found in Foster - WJAR
Police continue to search Warwick home of woman whose body was found in Foster WJAR
Published on 2 April 2025 | 10:06 pm
Rhode Island locations featured in documentary on 'Twilight Zone' creator Rod Serling - WJAR
Rhode Island locations featured in documentary on 'Twilight Zone' creator Rod Serling WJAR
Published on 2 April 2025 | 10:06 pm
Four years after R.I. lawmakers OK safe injection site program, they’re still debating its merits - Rhode Island Current
Four years after R.I. lawmakers OK safe injection site program, they’re still debating its merits Rhode Island Current
Published on 2 April 2025 | 9:54 pm
State police arrest man wanted for crimes in six Rhode Island towns - NRI NOW
State police arrest man wanted for crimes in six Rhode Island towns NRI NOW
Published on 2 April 2025 | 9:15 pm
Food | James Beard Foundation Names 4 in Rhode Island - GoLocalProv
Food | James Beard Foundation Names 4 in Rhode Island GoLocalProv
Published on 2 April 2025 | 7:40 pm
No criminal charges filed in fatal crash at University of Rhode Island - WJAR
No criminal charges filed in fatal crash at University of Rhode Island WJAR
Published on 2 April 2025 | 6:43 pm
Quadruplets discharged from Phoenix hospital; return home to Rhode Island - AZFamily
Quadruplets discharged from Phoenix hospital; return home to Rhode Island AZFamily
Published on 2 April 2025 | 4:45 pm
Former RI National Guard commander tapped for Ethics Commission - WPRI.com
Former RI National Guard commander tapped for Ethics Commission WPRI.com
Published on 2 April 2025 | 3:30 pm
This RI Eatery Named Among Restaurants Of The Year - Patch
This RI Eatery Named Among Restaurants Of The Year Patch
Published on 2 April 2025 | 2:54 pm
Who has RI's favorite zeppole? See who took the top spot in our bracket challenge - The Providence Journal
Who has RI's favorite zeppole? See who took the top spot in our bracket challenge The Providence Journal
Published on 2 April 2025 | 12:51 pm
Home of missing Warwick woman later found dead searched by police - NBC Boston
Home of missing Warwick woman later found dead searched by police NBC Boston
Published on 2 April 2025 | 12:26 pm
Hundreds of state workers still await merit raises. McKee’s cabinet heads don’t face the same delay. - Rhode Island Current
Hundreds of state workers still await merit raises. McKee’s cabinet heads don’t face the same delay. Rhode Island Current
Published on 2 April 2025 | 10:51 am
Who will be RI's newest judges? Here are the lawyers in the running. - The Providence Journal
Who will be RI's newest judges? Here are the lawyers in the running. The Providence Journal
Published on 2 April 2025 | 9:10 am
Weather Now: Showers At Times Overnight Into Thursday - WPRI.com
Weather Now: Showers At Times Overnight Into Thursday WPRI.com
Published on 2 April 2025 | 8:09 am
Man accused of assaulting staffer at Rhode Island College - WJAR
Man accused of assaulting staffer at Rhode Island College WJAR
Published on 2 April 2025 | 3:07 am
State police search former home of Warwick woman found dead in Foster - WJAR
State police search former home of Warwick woman found dead in Foster WJAR
Published on 1 April 2025 | 11:44 pm
First gun bill passes in RI Senate. Here's what it does. - The Providence Journal
First gun bill passes in RI Senate. Here's what it does. The Providence Journal
Published on 1 April 2025 | 11:40 pm
RI fishermen back legislation that could make calamari cheaper - WPRI.com
RI fishermen back legislation that could make calamari cheaper WPRI.com
Published on 1 April 2025 | 11:25 pm
News | Rhode Island Has 8th Highest Tax Burden in U.S., According to New Study - GoLocalProv
News | Rhode Island Has 8th Highest Tax Burden in U.S., According to New Study GoLocalProv
Published on 1 April 2025 | 10:32 pm
RI cities and towns work to combat financial strain of improper recycling - WPRI.com
RI cities and towns work to combat financial strain of improper recycling WPRI.com
Published on 1 April 2025 | 9:56 pm
Woman sentenced for Massachusetts, Arizona, Rhode Island drug conspiracy after 16lbs of meth, guns, dozens of social security cards, licenses, seized - Fall River Reporter
Woman sentenced for Massachusetts, Arizona, Rhode Island drug conspiracy after 16lbs of meth, guns, dozens of social security cards, licenses, seized Fall River Reporter
Published on 1 April 2025 | 9:41 pm
Man accused of assaulting staffer at Rhode Island College - WJAR
Man accused of assaulting staffer at Rhode Island College WJAR
Published on 1 April 2025 | 7:56 pm
755 seals found in Rhode Island waters - WPRI.com
755 seals found in Rhode Island waters WPRI.com
Published on 1 April 2025 | 7:02 pm
How many billionaires does Rhode Island have? Well, the list is growing. - The Providence Journal
How many billionaires does Rhode Island have? Well, the list is growing. The Providence Journal
Published on 1 April 2025 | 6:29 pm
Rhode Island man arrested after police chase in Connecticut - WJAR
Rhode Island man arrested after police chase in Connecticut WJAR
Published on 1 April 2025 | 5:42 pm
Rhode Island man arrested after police chase in Connecticut - WJAR
Rhode Island man arrested after police chase in Connecticut WJAR
Published on 1 April 2025 | 5:42 pm
RI Among 23 States Suing Over Termination Of Public Health Funding - Patch
RI Among 23 States Suing Over Termination Of Public Health Funding Patch
Published on 1 April 2025 | 5:38 pm
State dismisses DUI charge against Rep. Enrique Sanchez - WPRI.com
State dismisses DUI charge against Rep. Enrique Sanchez WPRI.com
Published on 1 April 2025 | 4:51 pm
This RI Billionaire Is Among The Richest In The World: New Forbes List - Patch
This RI Billionaire Is Among The Richest In The World: New Forbes List Patch
Published on 1 April 2025 | 4:42 pm
News | Rhode Island Among States & DC Suing Federal HHS, RFK Jr. Over Loss of $12 Billion in Funding - GoLocalProv
News | Rhode Island Among States & DC Suing Federal HHS, RFK Jr. Over Loss of $12 Billion in Funding GoLocalProv
Published on 1 April 2025 | 4:29 pm
Dogs are not allowed on some Rhode Island beaches starting April 1. Here's where - The Providence Journal
Dogs are not allowed on some Rhode Island beaches starting April 1. Here's where The Providence Journal
Published on 1 April 2025 | 12:55 pm
News | 755 Seals in RI Waters, According to Save the Bay Annual Count - GoLocalProv
News | 755 Seals in RI Waters, According to Save the Bay Annual Count GoLocalProv
Published on 1 April 2025 | 11:38 am
The Tiny Rhode Island Town Best For Spotting Famous Faces - FUN 107
The Tiny Rhode Island Town Best For Spotting Famous Faces FUN 107
Published on 1 April 2025 | 9:33 am
Where to see flowers in Rhode Island this spring: 6 photo-worthy places to visit - The Providence Journal
Where to see flowers in Rhode Island this spring: 6 photo-worthy places to visit The Providence Journal
Published on 1 April 2025 | 8:50 am
Rhode Island Bill Would Allow State Residents To Spend $10,000 Monthly In Bitcoin Tax Free - Bitcoin Magazine
Rhode Island Bill Would Allow State Residents To Spend $10,000 Monthly In Bitcoin Tax Free Bitcoin Magazine
Published on 31 March 2025 | 5:38 pm
DOJ investigating Rhode Island schools over loan forgiveness program only for 'educators of color' - Fox News
DOJ investigating Rhode Island schools over loan forgiveness program only for 'educators of color' Fox News
Published on 26 March 2025 | 7:00 am
What we know about a Rhode Island doctor and professor who was deported to Lebanon - CNN
What we know about a Rhode Island doctor and professor who was deported to Lebanon CNN
Published on 18 March 2025 | 7:00 am
D.H.S. Sheds Light on Why It Deported Rhode Island Doctor - The New York Times
D.H.S. Sheds Light on Why It Deported Rhode Island Doctor The New York Times
Published on 17 March 2025 | 7:00 am
Rhode Island Democrat lawmaker arrested for DUI ordered to install car breathalyzer - Fox News
Rhode Island Democrat lawmaker arrested for DUI ordered to install car breathalyzer Fox News
Published on 16 March 2025 | 7:00 am
Documents shed light on why RI doctor was detained, deported. What we know. - The Providence Journal
Documents shed light on why RI doctor was detained, deported. What we know. The Providence Journal
Published on 16 March 2025 | 7:00 am
Brown Medicine doctor deported despite federal court order. What we know. - The Providence Journal
Brown Medicine doctor deported despite federal court order. What we know. The Providence Journal
Published on 15 March 2025 | 7:00 am
She saw family in Lebanon. Now this Brown Medicine doctor is being held at Logan for deportation. - The Providence Journal
She saw family in Lebanon. Now this Brown Medicine doctor is being held at Logan for deportation. The Providence Journal
Published on 14 March 2025 | 7:00 am