Woman-led organizations prepare Rhode Island for historic 2026

When Discover Newport extends an invitation, I rearrange my schedule to attend. Newport’s equivalent of a local tourism board (which was recently awarded several “Best of’ Awards)’s monthly, off-peak Marketing Meeting is a gathering I never miss. When the …

Jewish groups seek answers after Rhode Island high school football players in antisemitic hazing case reinstated

Local News By Beth Treffeisen October 24, 2025 | 11:54 AM 2 minutes to read Share Close Send this article to your social connections. Share Send this article to your social connections. Two Jewish advocacy groups are demanding answers after Smithfield, …

AG pushes regulators to make Rhode Island Energy pay...

PROVIDENCE – Attorney General Peter F. Neronha has told the R.I. Public Utilities Commission that Rhode Island Energy’s proposed bill credits filed with state regulators downplay the financial obligations owed to ratepayers, who he said stand to lose up to …

Scores and stats from Week 7 of Rhode Island high school football

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Rhode Island DEM officials warn of releasing pets after ball python snake captured

The Rhode Island Department of Environmental Officials is reminding residents to not release their pets into the wild after finding a ball python in Jamestown. Officials said the 3-foot ball python was found at Beavertail State Park. According to officials …

Rhode Island Weather for October 24, 2025 – an “A-” Day!

Morning: You’ll start off crisp and clear with temperatures in the low to mid 40s °F. Skies will be mostly clear to partly sunny Afternoon: Expect a lovely fall afternoon: partly sunny skies and steadily warming temperatures, climbing into the upper 50s to …

Agriculture is growing in Rhode Island

Farmers, food producers, lawmakers and community partners came together at Farm Fresh Rhode Island on Oct. 6 for the first annual RI Grown Day – a celebration of all the people who make our local food system thrive. From inspiring talks to hands-on …

Does Rhode Island need tougher reporting requirements for data breaches that...

Brightstar Global Solutions Corp., a rebranded lottery subsidiary of International Game Technology PLC, recently informed the state and many former employees that the personal data of more than 6,000 Rhode Island residents may have been compromised for …

The Best Christmas Display in the World Is Here (And It’s in Rhode Island)

It's beginning to look a lot like the holiday season here in Rhode Island. There are plenty of magical traditions we love to indulge in during this time of year, most notably the Christmastime tours of our elegant Newport Mansions in Rhode Island. The …

This Rhode Island Pumpkin Patch Will Take Your Fall to a Whole Other Level