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How this Rhode Island artist is taking a digital-first approach to ceramics
11+ hour, 4+ min ago (599+ words) He started his own custom furniture company, launching his first collection at the Architectural Digest Show in 2017 while experimenting with ceramics on the side—an art form he... - Topher Gent is a multihyphenate artist who bridges technology, education, and artistry…...
The League of RI Businesses made a play to sidestep campaign finance limits. Now, it’s game time.
17+ hour, 19+ min ago (1497+ words) The League of RI Businesses used multiple, related PACs to donate $10,000 to Democratic Senate District 19 candidate James Metivier. Checks from each PAC are displayed during a March 30 fundraiser for Metivier at Phantom Farms Brewing in Cumberland. (Courtesy of The League…...
10 Rhode Island Beach Towns With Hidden Summer Charm
2+ day, 1+ hour ago (1697+ words) When people think of Rhode Island, the same famous beach destinations usually steal the spotlight. But what if the state’s most memorable seaside escapes are the ones hiding in plain sight? Beyond the busy boardwalks and crowded beaches are charming…...
Rhode Island Wild Plant Society volunteers urge gardeners to cherish native plants
16+ hour, 57+ min ago (101+ words) Before you go out to weed your garden, think twice. It might be better to leave those native wild plants where they are. NBC 10's Patrice Wood reports on this Community Treasure. (WJAR) The Rhode Island Wild Plant Society is…...
Two debates, three candidates and four takeaways from Providence’s mayoral race
1+ day, 9+ hour ago (1467+ words) After several months of campaigning, it's obvious Providence Mayor Brett Smiley and his Democratic primary opponent, state Rep. David Morales, disagree about many things. On the fate of three elephants, however, the two men are more aligned. The question of…...
Officials identify Rhode Island man killed in Uxbridge car crash on Route 146
3+ day, 6+ hour ago (130+ words) Officials have identified the man killed in a crash in Uxbridge this past weekend. According to Massachusetts State Police, the crash happened around 10:48 p.m. late Saturday night on Route 146 south near Exit 1 The driver of a Honda Accord, 26-year-old Caleb Butler,…...
In-Depth: Former Providence mayor endorses David Morales over Brett Smiley
2+ day, 16+ hour ago (52+ words) The race for Providence mayor is in full swing, and Rep. David Morales just picked up major support. Three wildfires in eastern Washington state have burned more than 8,000 acres, putting 65,000... The race for Providence mayor is in full swing, and…...
This Rhode Island rescue is creating bigger, better homes for bobcats
3+ day, 7+ hour ago (75+ words) Rustic Acres Wildcat Rescue in Chepachet provides a home for four bobcats that cannot be returned to the wild. The sanctuary is expanding its enclosures and adding a veterinary clinic to improve care... This Rhode Island rescue is creating bigger,…...
RI author reimagines enslaved Newport family’s Revolutionary journey
3+ day, 7+ hour ago (97+ words) What happens when a historian is studying an interesting historical figure but runs up against gaps in the historical record? For Jane Lancaster, author of "Liberty is Sweet," the answer was to fill... RI author reimagines enslaved Newport family’s Revolutionary…...
As Flock cameras spread across RI, opposition is growing fast
3+ day, 16+ hour ago (951+ words) The draw for the two vandals was a license plate-reading camera atop a pole in Cranston. The men each chose transport that would not risk the exposure of any license plate: One pedaled an electric bike while the other rode…...