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2+ hour, 40+ min ago   (839+ words) SOUTH KINGSTOWN, R.I. — The rare September nor’easter that hit Rhode Island over the weekend brought something the local surfing community has been missing all summer: big waves. “Surfers are going nuts,” said Peter Panagiotis, the 76-year-old Rhode Island surfing legend known…...

8+ hour, 53+ min ago   (663+ words) The binding ballot initiative would bar the city from investing in countries or companies tied to genocide, apartheid, or occupation. Marianne Dhenin September 28, 2026 Voters in Providence, Rhode Island, are set to become the first in the nation to decide on…...

18+ hour, 27+ min ago   (72+ words) Republican gubernatorial nominee Aaron Guckian plans to increase support for the Rhode Island film industry if elected. Guckian proposes eliminating the state's cap on film-tax credits to better... Guckian proposes bigger tax credits to lure movies and TV to RI…...

19+ hour, 15+ min ago   (1183+ words) The students in Danielle Trial Lucini's concert band class were charging through the White Stripes' "Seven Nation Army" during first period on a Thursday morning at Mount Pleasant High School in Providence. Lucini let them finish before offering her review:…...

1+ day, 19+ hour ago   (94+ words) After prison, addiction and two suicide attempts, a man walking across America reaches Rhode Island with a message of hope and recovery. Kyndal Ray Edwards reached Rhode Island after 11,670 miles of hope I heard that Kyndal Ray Edwards had made…...

2+ day, 13+ hour ago   (601+ words) A slightly unseasonal strong and long-duration nor'easter will continue to pound Rhode Island through Monday, bringing coastal flooding, damaging wind gusts, beach erosion and period of heavy rain. On Saturday morning, the National Weather Service's bulletin described the update in…...

4+ day, 17+ hour ago   (348+ words) Rhode Island Energy says it has extra crews ready to respond to power outages as a strong nor'easter is expected to move into the region Friday and linger through the weekend. The National Weather Service says, "A strong coastal low…...

3+ day, 18+ hour ago   (106+ words) Choosing what to eat at a sushi place can put someone in a crisis of choice. A new all-you-can-eat sushi spot in Providence is taking the stress out. How a new all-you-can-eat sushi restaurant in Providence works For $25.50 at lunchtime…...

3+ day, 13+ hour ago   (155+ words) Get an overview of the 2026 Rhode Island election, highlighting key races. Discover how the state has voted in past presidential elections. 2026 Rhode Island Elections Stay informed with the latest voting information, primary results, current elected officials and more in Rhode…...

3+ day, 17+ hour ago   (245+ words) Southern New England is preparing for this weekend's nor'easter. Here is everything you need to know. President Trump and the President of the People's Republic of China, Xi Jinping, deliver remarks during a State Dinner. (WJAR) — Rhode Island’s race for…...