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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,...
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...
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,...
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...
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....
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...
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...
McKee seeks meeting with Trump on Rhode Island offshore wind
PROVIDENCE, R.I. — Governor Dan McKee is pressing the Trump administration to lift its stop-work order on the Revolution Wind project, but so...
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Tiverton man accused of attacking woman, threatening neighbor with crossbow
TIVERTON, R.I. — A Tiverton man is facing multiple felony charges after police say he assaulted a woman inside a home and later confronted...
