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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...

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Rhode Island minimum wage to increase to $17/hour by 2027

Starting January 1, 2026, Rhode Island’s minimum wage will rise to $16 an hour as part of a planned increase that will eventually...