Rhode Island’s connection to the Victory Day kiss photograph
On August 14, 1945, George Mendonsa, a Newport native who later lived in Middletown, was photographed celebrating after Japan’s surrender was announced. The...
50 Years Ago Today: The Bonded Vault Heist
PROVIDENCE, R.I. — On August 14, 1975, eight armed men carried out one of the largest robberies in U.S. history, the Bonded Vault...
Mount Hope Bridge temporarily closing for resurfacing
BRISTOL, R.I. — Mount Hope Bridge temporarily closing for resurfacing. The Mount Hope Bridge, a vital link between Bristol and Portsmouth, has closed...
Providence mayor criticized Trump’s use of the National Guard in D.C.
PROVIDENCE, R.I. — Providence Mayor Brett Smiley criticized Trump’s use of the National Guard to address crime in Washington, D.C., and his plan to...
Market Basket requests restraining order against former executives for visiting Rhode Island stores
Market Basket requests restraining order against former executives. TEWKSBURY, M.A. — Market Basket is asking Middlesex Superior Court for a restraining order against...
Cranston police arrest suspect in deadly shooting of a teenager
CRANSTON, R.I. — Cranston police say they’ve made an arrest in Monday’s deadly shooting of a teenager at Pocasset Village. Authorities have charged...
Rhode Island road quality ranks dead last in U.S.
Data from the Federal Highway Administration ranks Rhode Island road quality at the bottom among U.S. states. The Ocean State has the highest...
Providence Place mall to go up for sale
Providence Place mall to go up for sale. PROVIDENCE, R.I. — The attorneys managing Providence Place mall have hired a real estate broker...
Matunuck Oyster Bar rebuild underway after fire
Matunuck Oyster Bar rebuild underway after fire. SOUTH KINGSTOWN, R.I. — Construction crews are on scene for the Matunuck Oyster bar rebuild after...
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Rhode Island minimum wage to increase to $17/hour by 2027
Starting January 1, 2026, Rhode Island’s minimum wage will rise to $16 an hour as part of a planned increase that will eventually...
