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How much do RI nonprofit leaders make? Here's a look
1+ day, 8+ hour ago (1296+ words) How much do the leaders of Rhode Island nonprofits earn? Salaries can vary widely and are a public record because they must be disclosed to the Internal Revenue Service every year. Those filings can be viewed through online databases such…...
On Your Dime: Pothole damage claims to cost Rhode Island tens of thousands of dollars
12+ hour, 10+ min ago (361+ words) by TAMARA SACHARCZYK, NBC 10 NEWS (WJAR) " Pothole season is taking a toll on Rhode Island drivers and costing the state tens of thousands of dollars in damage claims. When a pothole damages a vehicle, drivers can file a reimbursement claim…...
Rhode Island Division of Motor Vehicles warns of fraudulent text messages
6+ hour, 55+ min ago (91+ words) The Rhode Island Division of Motor Vehicles is warning residents of a new surge in fraudulent text messages. The scams deceive recipients into clicking malicious links and submitting personal information under false threats of license suspension, fines and legal penalties....
RI Energy to set up osprey-friendly dedicated nesting platform
14+ hour, 50+ min ago (42+ words) Following nests taking out power, Rhode Island Energy has installed nesting platforms for Osprey birds to protect them and preserve power. Following nests taking out power, Rhode Island Energy has installed nesting platforms for Osprey birds to protect them and…...
Here's our RI baseball power rankings after first week of play
4+ hour, 4+ min ago (101+ words) Is this too early to rank the state's baseball teams? Almost certainly. The majority have one full week of league games under their belts. The action to date has been aided by t. .. Here's our RI baseball power rankings after first…...
Cannabis dispensary owners' hopes of opening in RI are going up in smoke
15+ hour, 33+ min ago (1034+ words) PROVIDENCE " After a federal judge halted Rhode Island's long, drawn out effort to award new recreational cannabis licenses and, ultimately, open new dispensaries, cannabis cultivators and would-be business owners are calling on state officials to quickly find a solution. The…...
These fish look like Jabba the Hutt. Now, RI kids are eating monkfish at school.
15+ hour, 55+ min ago (1559+ words) There's nothing about a monkfish's appearance that makes you want to eat it. With a bulbous head, bulging eyes, oversized mouth and sluglike body that can grow more than four feet long, it's basically the Jabba the Hutt of the…...
New basketball coach Bryan Hodgson is cleaning house at Providence
1+ day, 1+ hour ago (723+ words) Providence needed more than just'change'at the top of its men's basketball program entering this offseason.'Last year's'roster was built for a philosophy and style that just went 27-38 over two seasons and missed the NCAA Tournament in three'straight.' "We're'going to put…...
Providence Saint John's Health Center Announces Largest Philanthropic Gift in Its History Through Transformative Stan Lucas Legacy
5+ hour, 41+ min ago (223+ words) Estate gift estimated at $100 million will advance prostate cancer research at the Santa Monica health center Inspired by the care he received at Saint John's, Lucas named Saint John's Health Center Foundation a primary beneficiary of his estate, entrusting the…...
The Real Housewives of Rhode Island" Cast Guide: Can You Tell The Bravo Series" Ladies Apart?
1+ week, 4+ day ago (479+ words) The Real Housewives of Rhode Island is the latest iteration of the popular Bravo television franchise. The newest group of women is sharing glimpses of their private lives and fun facts with viewers and soon-to-be fans. The show follows a…...