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Rhode Island Comic Con 2026 lands Michael Douglas in his first-ever convention appearance
1+ hour, 7+ min ago (263+ words) by BRYAN MONAGHAN, NBC 10 NEWS Rhode Island Comic Con is bringing two-time Oscar winner, BAFTA winner, Emmy winner, and Golden Globe winner Michael Douglas to Providence. It's billed as the actor's first convention appearance ever. The 82-year-old Douglas is a…...
New Rhode Island basketball coach aims to build 'a championship team"
11+ hour, 14+ min ago (498+ words) SOUTH KINGSTOWN " Colleen Mullen was introduced as the next University of Rhode Island women's basketball coach Tuesday morning, a return to Kingston for a former player who promised to'maintain'the program's recent championship standard.' "It's truly a privilege and an honor…...
Rhode Island challenger ensures US will have a boat at next year’s America’s Cup
4+ hour, 37+ min ago (399+ words) American Racing Challenger Team USA representing Sail Newport in Rhode Island was announced as an official challenger Wednesday for the 2027 regatta scheduled off Naples. The new team said it acquired key sailing assets from American Magic, including the AC75 yacht Patriot…...
Hate self-checkout at the grocery store? A RI bill to limit it is back.
1+ day, 8+ hour ago (143+ words) Frustrated by the self-checkout at Walmart, a RI lawmaker is trying to limit how many of the lanes can be open at a grocery store. Hate self-checkout at the grocery store? A RI bill to limit it is back. PROVIDENCE…...
Providence Culinary Collective serves up a reminder of how lucky RI is
11+ hour, 30+ min ago (682+ words) You all know I have the best job in Rhode Island. I'm quite clear on that. But it's not just about the great food and drink I get to enjoy. It's because of all the wonderful people I meet doing…...
4 dogs find temporary home after Providence fire
7+ hour, 20+ min ago (184+ words) PROVIDENCE, RI. (WPRI) " After a Providence home was'destroyed by a fire'last week, the four dogs who lived there have finally found a temporary place to live. Their owner, Sue Espinoza, told 12 News they will be going to the Royal Fluff…...
Which Housewife has the best Rhode Island accent? Here's our assessment.
5+ hour, 36+ min ago (294+ words) Thanks to "The Real Housewives of Rhode Island," the rest of the country is discovering the Rhode Island accent. And the commentary on social media suggests that viewers are equally perplexed and amused. "I'm at once annoyed and entertained by…...
Bloom Rhode Island awards $50,000 “Violet Grant” to benefit Pawtucket's Galego Court
8+ hour, 42+ min ago (642+ words) Galego Community Farm in Pawtucket. PAWTUCKET " Bloom Rhode Island announced on March 30 an award of $50,000 to Southside Community Land Trust (SCLT). According to a news release, the grant is the largest single gift ever awarded by the initiative, which seeks…...
Rhode Island Homeowners Can Now Get Solar and a New Roof for $0 Down
2+ day, 2+ hour ago (654+ words) Zero Down Solar and Free Roof Replacement Now Available to Rhode Island Homeowners Johnston, United States " April 5, 2026 / Sunfinity Power / Rhode Island homeowners are gaining access to a program that combines two major home upgrades into a single project with no…...
Rhode Island lawmakers to consider several firearm bills
2+ hour, 34+ min ago (102+ words) (WJAR) " Rhode Island lawmakers are considering several firearm bills on Wednesday. The House Judiciary Committee will discuss these bills after two mass shootings happened in the region in just six months. It's also been nearly a year since lawmakers banned…...