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Judge orders CVS to pay $285 million in whistleblower lawsuit
WOONSOCKET, R.I. — On Tuesday, U.S. District Judge Mitchell Goldberg issued another major ruling against Woonsocket-based CVS, marking the second significant legal setback...
Market Basket requests restraining order against former executives for visiting Rhode Island stores
TEWKSBURY, M.A. — Market Basket is asking Middlesex Superior Court for a restraining order against two former executives, one of whom was reportedly...
Providence Place mall to go up for sale
PROVIDENCE, R.I. — The attorneys managing Providence Place mall have hired a real estate broker with plans to put the downtown shopping complex...
The history of Newport Creamery
The history of Newport Creamery: What began as a humble dairy operation in Newport nearly a century ago has grown into one of...
State lawmaker, city councilor to challenge Garden City over Newport Creamery closure
CRANSTON, R.I. — A Rhode Island lawmaker is pledging to fight the planned Newport Creamery closure in Garden City Center. State Rep. Charlene...
Matt Rife and Elton Castee make new offer to buy ‘The Conjuring’ house
BURRILLVILLE, R.I. — Comedian Matt Rife and YouTuber Elton Castee once again offer to buy ‘The Conjuring’ house in Burrillville, Rhode Island. The...
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...
Newport Creamery loses Garden City lease after 63 years amid Apple store speculation
CRANSTON, R.I. — After more than six decades as a staple in Garden City Center, the Newport Creamery restaurant will be closing after...
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Newport Gulls alumni win World Series with Dodgers
Two familiar faces from the 2014 Newport Gulls championship team helped the Dodgers win the 2025 World Series. Will Smith, who caught for...
