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RI fugitive allowed to access his accounts to hire a lawyer
1+ day, 13+ min ago (82+ words) The former Rhode Island anesthesiologist who spent more than 20 years on the run to avoid being prosecuted for sexual assault has been given permission to access his frozen assets, but only so he can hire an attorney to represent him....
Top federal highway official stops in Rhode Island to cheer on ‘Missing Move’ project
1+ day, 2+ hour ago (868+ words) Earlier this year, as part of his department's "Freedom to Drive" initiative, which aims to lessen the time Americans spend "staring at a car bumper," U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy asked states to single out their most congested roadways. An unfinished…...
Providence names new CFO amid financial turnaround
2+ day, 8+ hour ago (282+ words) Kevin Smith will become the nonprofit’s new finance chief this fall, succeeding Greg Hoffman who retired in June. Previous title: Chief financial officer, SSM Health New title: Chief financial officer, Providence Health Smith will become finance chief of the nonprofit…...
In 1912, a Rhode Island woman began recording every day's bird sightings on Block Island; she continued for more than 50 years and left behind one of the island's longest wildlife records
1+ day, 5+ hour ago (370+ words) In 1912, a Rhode Island woman began recording every day's bird sightings on Block Island; she continued f The Times of India In 1912, a Rhode Island woman began recording every day's bird sightings on Block Island What started as a personal…...
As the fall high school sports season arrives in RI, 7 stories to watch
2+ day, 1+ hour ago (1697+ words) Football receives the fanfare but it’s hardly the only high school sport that’s ready to go for 2026. The Rhode Island Interscholastic League fall season kicked off on Aug. 17. In previous years, football would have a one-week head start, but things were…...
Volcadura de un camión deja cientos de calamares derramados en una calle de Rhode Island
1+ day, 17+ hour ago (370+ words) Cientos de calamares quedaron esparcidos sobre una calle de Rhode Island luego de que un camión volcó durante el fin de semana, dejando un inconfundible olor en el ambiente bajo el intenso calor del verano. Las autoridades locales han bautizado…...
Former Rhode Island man in court
2+ day, 3+ hour ago (34+ words) A former Rhode Island man appeared in court Wednesday after being charged in a 2005 cold case. A former Rhode Island man appeared in court Wednesday after being charged in a 2005 cold case....
11 Budget-Friendly Fabric Shops In Rhode Island You'll Want To Explore
3+ day, 3+ hour ago (1707+ words) Fabric shopping can be a dangerous little hobby. You go in for one yard and somehow leave planning an entire quilt. A bargain makes it even harder to behave. Rhode Island has plenty of spots where creative shoppers can stretch…...
Could Mark Patinkin have a night out in Providence for less than $20?
5+ day, 14+ hour ago (1543+ words) My editor Lynne Sullivan gave me the best assignment I’ve had in a while. A night on the town in Providence. Just eat, buy, see and do, she said, and the paper pays for all of it. God, I love…...
Locals Say This Old-School Rhode Island Diner Serves A Cheeseburger Worth The Trip
3+ day, 20+ hour ago (1738+ words) Locals don’t send you across Rhode Island for just any cheeseburger. That kind of recommendation has to be earned. So what makes a burger worth the drive? Maybe it’s the griddle. Maybe it’s that perfect hit of melted cheese meeting…...