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Providence man pleads no contest in URI video voyeurism case
SOUTH KINGSTOWN, R.I. — A Providence man accused of secretly recording a University of Rhode Island (URI) student while she showered has pleaded...
Aspen Aerogels to reopen after East Providence explosion injured workers
EAST PROVIDENCE, R.I. — Aspen Aerogels says it expects to reopen at its East Providence manufacturing facility later this month following last month’s...
Six arrested in alleged Providence chop shop investigation
PROVIDENCE, R.I. — Rhode Island State Police said six men were taken into custody following an investigation into an alleged vehicle theft ring...
Brian Pontarelli slander lawsuit tied to RHORI affair controversy
PROVIDENCE, R.I. — A Cranston woman has filed a lawsuit against Brian Pontarelli, the husband of Rulla Pontarelli, accusing him of slander. escalating...
Rhode Island beach season 2026 to begin Memorial Day weekend
PROVIDENCE, R.I. — Rhode Island 2026 beach season is officially set to begin Memorial Day weekend, with all state beaches scheduled to open...
RIDOT secures final permit for Washington Bridge replacement
PROVIDENCE, R.I. — Construction activity on the new westbound Washington Bridge is expected to intensify later this spring after the Rhode Island Department...
Shekarchi steps down as House speaker to pursue Rhode Island Supreme Court seat
PROVIDENCE, R.I. — House Speaker Joe Shekarchi steps down to pursue a seat on the Rhode Island Supreme Court. The move could trigger...
Bill Burr is coming to Rhode Island: Centreville Bank Stadium’s first-ever comedy show
PAWTUCKET, R.I. — Centreville Bank Stadium is doing something it has never done before. On Friday, June 12, the stadium that has spent...
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Harborside Inn groundbreaking marks rebuild of Block Island hotel
NEW SHOREHAM, R.I. — Construction is officially moving forward on the historic Harborside Inn nearly three years after a devastating fire destroyed the...
