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DAVE PORTNOY GOES TO ARIGNA IRISH PUB IN NORTH PROVIDENCE

Barstool Sports founder Dave Portnoy recently posted a past review of his famous “One Bite” pizza reviews at Arigna Irish Pub & Coal...

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Rhode Island Restaurants hit hard by fire past few years

Over the past few years, a troubling trend has struck Rhode Island’s dining scene with fires devastating some of the state’s most beloved...

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Newport Jazz Festival Unveils Official Rhode Island License Plate to Support Music Education

The Newport Festivals Foundation, the nonprofit behind the iconic Newport Jazz and Folk Festivals, has just announced the release of its first-ever official...

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Officials say Matunuck Oyster Bar likely a total loss

A fire at Matunuck Oyster Bar in South Kingstown early on the morning of May 20 caused extensive damage to the iconic waterfront...

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Matunuck Oyster Bar damaged during early morning fire

SOUTH KINGSTOWN, R.I. — A fire broke out early Tuesday morning at the popular Matunuck Oyster Bar on Succotash Road, causing damage to...

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Aaron Thomas Acquitted of Sex Charges in ‘Naked Fat Test’ Case, Convicted of Battery

SOUTH KINGSTOWN, R.I. — A Washington County jury reached a verdict Friday in the high-profile trial of former North Kingstown High School basketball...

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Carmona vs. RIDOT – contaminated soil approved by the state made them sick in 2018, not 2020

PROVIDENCE – In 2018, RIDOT realized that that had made a terrible mistake. Soil processing facilities are required by law to have a...

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Time Capsule Discovered During McCoy Stadium Demolition

PAWTUCKET – As demolition crews work to clear the site of the former McCoy Stadium—future home of the new Pawtucket High School—an 85-year-old...

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Body found near Taylor Swift’s Rhode Island mansion identified as missing Massachusetts man

The remains discovered last month on the beach near Taylor Swift’s mansion in Watch Hill have officially been identified as 31-year-old Eric Wein...