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Rhode Island facing $1.4M out-of-state blizzard ’26 cleanup cost
PROVIDENCE, R.I. — Rhode Island could face a bill of more than $1.4 million after calling in out-of-state crews to help clear roads following...
ByContributorMarch 10, 2026Parole denied for man convicted in 1982 North Kingstown killing
NORTH KINGSTOWN, R.I. — The Rhode Island Parole Board has denied parole for a man convicted of killing a North Kingstown business owner during a robbery...
ByContributorMarch 9, 2026RI bill would let abuse survivors break rental leases for safety
PROVIDENCE, R.I. — Two Rhode Island lawmakers have introduced legislation that would allow survivors of abuse to terminate rental leases early without financial penalties...
ByContributorMarch 9, 2026Commission recommends medical school at URI to address RI primary care shortage
KINGSTON, R.I. — A legislative commission studying Rhode Island’s growing shortage of primary care physicians is recommending the creation of a medical school at the University...
ByContributorMarch 9, 2026Pokémon card vendors sought for the 2026 New England Home Show at Bally’s in Lincoln
LINCOLN, R.I. — Organizers of the 2026 New England Home Show at Bally’s Event Center in Lincoln, Rhode Island, are opening a limited number of...
ByContributorMarch 9, 2026Red Sox beat Rays in March 7 spring training game
FORT MYERS, F.L. — The Boston Red Sox beat the Tampa Bay Rays 2-0 in a spring training matchup on March 7 as part of the Grapefruit League...
ByContributorMarch 7, 2026Newport Bridge cameras mistake bearded dragon for toll transponder
NEWPORT, R.I. — A driver was charged by the Rhode Island Turnpike and Bridge Authority (RITBA) after toll cameras on the Claiborne Pell Newport Bridge mistakenly...
ByContributorMarch 7, 2026Providence College women’s basketball advances to Big East quarterfinals
PROVIDENCE, R.I. — The No. 7 seed Providence College women’s basketball advanced to the quarterfinals of the Big East Women’s Basketball Tournament after defeating No. 10 seed DePaul Blue...
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Standoff in North Providence
NORTH PROVIDENCE, R.I. — North Providence police, Rhode Island State Police, and numerous assisting law enforcement agencies are currently on scene at a...
ByContributorMarch 1, 2026