PROVIDENCE, R.I. — Rhode Island health officials are warning residents after a powerful synthetic opioid, believed to be 10 times stronger than fentanyl,...
ByContributorJune 2, 2026PROVIDENCE, R.I. — Rhode Island health officials have launched a new monitoring program for travelers arriving from three African countries affected by ongoing...
ByContributorMay 31, 2026The Rhode Island Department of Health is warning of a recent spike in overdoses in Providence. According to health officials, 20 people were...
ByContributorApril 21, 2026PROVIDENCE, R.I. — The Rhode Island Department of Health has confirmed a case of measles in the state, marking the first reported case...
ByContributorApril 21, 2026PROVIDENCE, R.I. — The Rhode Island Department of Health has issued an overdose spike alert after a sudden increase in nonfatal overdoses was reported in two...
ByContributorMarch 10, 2026A Rhode Island registered nurse is facing felony charges after allegedly stealing her patient’s banking information to make fraudulent purchases. Court documents indicate...
ByContributorNovember 7, 2025Rhode Island has its second human case of West Nile virus in 2025, according to recent test results. The Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) confirmed...
ByContributorNovember 5, 2025NEWPORT, R.I. — A century after first opening its doors, Hotel Viking is celebrating its 100th anniversary as one of Newport’s most recognizable...
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