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The 2025 Newport Folk Festival
NEWPORT, R.I. — The 2025 Newport Folk Festival took place across Friday, July 25 to Sunday, July 27 at the iconic Fort Adams State...
The 2025 Blessing of the Fleet in Narragansett
NARRAGANSETT, R.I. — The 2025 Blessing of the Fleet is here! The event was started by the Narragansett Lions Club in 1972 as a one-day ceremony in...
Search for two missing fishermen in Little Compton suspended
LITTLE COMPTON, R.I. — A search effort off the coast of Little Compton was suspended Saturday afternoon after hours of intense rescue operations failed...
Pawtucket lights up the sky with fireworks and food trucks on Saturday night
PAWTUCKET, R.I. — Pawtucket came alive on Saturday, July 5, with an incredible fireworks display that drew a big crowd to the Tidewater...
Meet our Dog of the Week: Mr. Bruce
Meet our Dog of The Week, Mr. Bruce. Bruce is finally ready for his forever home! This distinguished gentleman is 12, but don’t...
Rhode Island 4th of July Celebrations
The Fourth of July is almost here, and Rhode Island is lighting up the sky with fireworks displays all across the state. Here’s...
Rhode Island’s sports betting monopoly to continue
PROVIDENCE, R.I. — Rhode Island will keep its sports gambling monopoly — at least for now. The state’s only legal option, Sportsbook Rhode...
Matunuck Oyster Bar to reopen this week under massive outdoor tent
SOUTH KINGSTOWN, R.I. — Matunuck Oyster Bar is set to welcome guests back this week with a brand new waterfront dining experience under...
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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...
