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Barrington community divided over teacher’s Charlie Kirk post

BARRINGTON, R.I. — Barrington High School students and teachers well as parents are calling for the dismissal of their teacher Ben Fillo, after...

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Trump administration sues Rhode Island over Providence teacher loan forgiveness program

PROVIDENCE, R.I. — The Trump administration has filed a federal lawsuit against the Rhode Island Department of Education (RIDE) and Providence Public Schools,...

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Approval rating of Governor McKee at 29%, faces tough 2026 reelection according to newly released poll

PROVIDENCE, R.I. — Governor Dan McKee’s reelection bid faces headwinds, with just 29% of Rhode Islanders approving of his job performance and only...

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The Kennedy Wedding in Newport: A look back at September 12, 1953

NEWPORT, R.I. — Remembering the Kennedy Wedding in Newport: Today marks the anniversary of the wedding of John F. Kennedy and Jacqueline Bouvier,...

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Social media post about Charlie Kirk gets Barrington teacher put on leave

BARRINGTON, R.I. — A Barrington teacher has been placed on administrative leave after he allegedly posted to social media that had no sympathy...

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Bomb threats sent to RI Democrats deemed hoax by police

Police investigated bomb threats Thursday at the homes of at least three Rhode Island public officials, including the state Senate’s top two Democrats....

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Rhode Island Young Republicans and Young Democrats issue joint statement on the murder of Charlie Kirk

PROVIDENCE, R.I. — In the wake of the murder of conservative political commentator Charlie Kirk, the Rhode Island Young Republicans and Rhode Island Young...

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Helena Foulkes announces run for Governor

PROVIDENCE, R.I. — Helena Foulkes, the former CVS Health executive and 2022 Democratic gubernatorial candidate, announced Tuesday that she will once again seek the...

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Two sentenced in burglary ring targeting Asians in Rhode Island

PROVIDENCE, R.I. — Two foreign nationals tied to a multi-state burglary ring targeting people of Asian descent, including in Rhode Island, were sentenced...