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Rhode Island’s connection to the Victory Day kiss photograph

On August 14, 1945, George Mendonsa, a Newport native who later lived in Middletown, was photographed celebrating after Japan’s surrender was announced. The...

ByContributorAugust 14, 2025

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50 Years Ago Today: The Bonded Vault Heist

PROVIDENCE, R.I. — On August 14, 1975, eight armed men carried out one of the largest robberies in U.S. history, the Bonded Vault...

ByContributorAugust 14, 2025

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Mount Hope Bridge temporarily closing for resurfacing

BRISTOL, R.I. — Mount Hope Bridge temporarily closing for resurfacing. The Mount Hope Bridge, a vital link between Bristol and Portsmouth, has closed...

ByContributorAugust 13, 2025

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Providence mayor criticized Trump’s use of the National Guard in D.C.

PROVIDENCE, R.I. — Providence Mayor Brett Smiley criticized Trump’s use of the National Guard to address crime in Washington, D.C., and his plan to...

ByContributorAugust 13, 2025

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Market Basket requests restraining order against former executives for visiting Rhode Island stores

Market Basket requests restraining order against former executives. TEWKSBURY, M.A. — Market Basket is asking Middlesex Superior Court for a restraining order against...

ByContributorAugust 13, 2025

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Cranston police arrest suspect in deadly shooting of a teenager

CRANSTON, R.I. — Cranston police say they’ve made an arrest in Monday’s deadly shooting of a teenager at Pocasset Village. Authorities have charged...

ByContributorAugust 12, 2025