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Wind farm off RI coast can continue construction
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Construction on the Revolution Wind project is to resume following a ruling by a U.S. District Court judge for the...
“ICE Out for Good” rally held at Rhode Island State House
PROVIDENCE, R.I. — Hundreds of demonstrators gathered outside Providence City Hall and the Rhode Island State House on Sunday afternoon for the “ICE...
DUI charge dismissed against Cranston Democratic chair Maria Bucci
CRANSTON, R.I. — The DUI charge against Maria Bucci, chair of the Cranston Democratic Committee and a former mayoral candidate, has been dismissed,...
Former U.S. Rep. Cicilline makes over $840 at non-profit Rhode Island Foundation
Former U.S. Congressman David Cicilline saw his total compensation at the Rhode Island Foundation rise to $840,042, according to the nonprofit’s newly filed...
Rhode Island offshore wind project paused over security concerns
WASHINGTON, D.C. —The Trump administration released a statement Monday morning, December 22, announcing an immediate pause on several major offshore wind projects along...
Washington Bridge shutdown 2 years ago
Happy 2-Year Anniversary to the Washington Bridge closure. Because nothing says Rhode Island like a “temporary” shutdown that becomes a historical landmark. On...
State to oversee 2026 Rhode Island homeless census
PROVIDENCE, R.I. — Rhode Island officials will take a direct role in this year’s statewide Point in Time Count of people experiencing homelessness. For the...
Trump administration sues RI SOS Amore over voter records
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Trump administration has filed a federal lawsuit against Rhode Island Secretary of State Gregg Amore, accusing him of unlawfully...
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Hit-and-run in Cranston: Police ask public for help identifying SUV
CRANSTON, R.I. — Cranston police are asking for the public’s help in an ongoing hit-and-run investigation that left a pedestrian seriously injured. The crash...
