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21+ hour, 43+ min ago  (93+ words) Crowds turned out in Providence and other RI communities for the third iteration of the "No Kings" protest against Trump administration policies. 'No Kings' protests draw thousands in Providence and around RI PROVIDENCE " Thousands of Rhode Islanders opposed to President…...

13+ hour, 9+ min ago  (1240+ words) Though this painting by J.L.G. Ferris, titled "The Capture of Pirate, Blackbeard, 1718," shows the pirate and his crew attacking at sea, a pirate known only as Captain Bunch made similar attacks on merchant vessels from a bend in the Mississippi River…...

1+ day, 5+ hour ago  (51+ words) Springsteen performs at Minneapolis rally as millions take to the streets across the U.S. The third 'No Kings' nationwide protest against the Trump administration is underway across the U.S. Here's ... More than 50 rallies will be happening in Massachusetts and nearly a dozen…...

1+ day, 2+ hour ago  (610+ words) PROVIDENCE " The unofficial estimate from Providence police put the size of the crowd of No Kings demonstrators who turned out Saturday afternoon to march from the State House to downtown at 20,000. Organizers had hoped to see upward of 50,000 people arrive…...

21+ hour, 21+ min ago  (846+ words) The Beloved Rhode Island Seafood You May Not Have Heard Of'AOL.com We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. If you're looking for some of the best seafood in America, you hardly need to look beyond the…...

2+ day, 19+ hour ago  (633+ words) School bus drivers for First Student, a company that provides school bus services across Rhode Island, has authorized a nation-wide strike ahead of the expiration of the national contract between the Teamsters and the company. The union members voted 88% in…...

1+ day, 4+ hour ago  (419+ words) Editor's note: The Rhode Island Community's Choice Awards, presented by The Providence Journal, celebrate the people and businesses that make Rhode Island a great place to live and work. Each year, readers are invited to nominate and vote for their…...

3+ day, 11+ hour ago  (474+ words) PROVIDENCE " Bryan Hodgson was introduced as the next Providence College men's basketball coach Tuesday afternoon, March 24, promising a return to what recently was annual contention for'meaningful postseason berths.' A strong crowd gathered on campus at Alumni Hall to see Hodgson…...

1+ day, 14+ hour ago  (122+ words) Providence boys volleyball made the short trip to Carpinteria and came away with a rivalry sweep of Cate on Friday. The two rivals went back and forth in the early stages of sets, but the Patriots consistently pulled away for…...

1+ day, 18+ hour ago  (388+ words) It's no secret that The Real Housewives of New Jersey star Dolores Catania has been a big part of Bravo's newest franchise. Dolo happens to be a close friend of Real Housewives of Rhode Island cast member Liz McGraw. Apparently,…...