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ICE pursuits in Providence crashes raise major questions on oversight
1+ day, 13+ hour ago (93+ words) The Providence External Review Authority says an accident report failed to name the ICE agent who struck a parked car during a pursuit in July 2025. ICE pursuits in Providence crashes raise major questions on oversight Two automobile crashes in Providence…...
Which RI women's teams have a shot at March Madness? We break it down
1+ day, 23+ hour ago (155+ words) URI did the honors in the 1995-96 season and the Rams are currently best positioned among the four schools to make the NCAA Tournament. Which RI women's teams have a shot at March Madness? We break it down We could be…...
Dentists want RI to stop using mercury fillings. Is it a problem?
2+ day, 9+ hour ago (157+ words) Dental amalgam fillings have a bad rap. Advocates argue they are toxic and can harm people. But how common are they? Dentists want RI to stop using mercury fillings. Is it a problem? Advocates argue dental amalgam fillings are toxic,…...
New restaurants in Providence, Warren; rooftop reopening at Blu Violet
3+ day, 23+ hour ago (91+ words) One of the few rooftop restaurants and bars in Providence has reopened after a redesign. A new restaurant opened on Valley Street. Coming soon is a cafe in Newport. But the big news is that the Water ... New restaurants in…...
How many inches of snow did Rhode Island get? See NWS totals by town
5+ day, 21+ hour ago (176+ words) It was another weekend of significant snowfall in Rhode Island. While original forecasts called for 4 inches of snow, parts of the state saw as much as nine inches of snow in Saturday's storm. While the snow is over, bitter cold…...
Local Mortgage Company Recognized for Fastest Closings in Massachusetts and Rhode Island
6+ day, 5+ hour ago (849+ words) FAIRHAVEN, MA, UNITED STATES " Onshore Mortgage LLC, a locally owned and operated mortgage broker serving Bristol County, the South Coast of Massachusetts, and Rhode Island, has been recognized with multiple top industry awards for 2025, highlighting the firm's exceptional speed-to-close performance,…...
Could a blood test detect Alzheimer’s risk? A RI company wants to know.
1+ week, 1+ day ago (137+ words) Diagnosing Alzheimer's, a neurodegenerative disease, is complicated and costly. A study in RI could help speed up the process ... Could a blood test detect Alzheimer's risk? A RI company wants to know. Diagnosing the disease can be expensive, invasive and…...
RI restaurants offer deals for Super Bowl Sunday, but don't wait
1+ week, 3+ day ago (707+ words) Super Bowl Sunday is a big day and not just for football. It's got holiday vibes. Make that vibes on steroids when the Patriots are playing in the big game. Super Bowl Sunday is acknowledged as the second biggest food…...
Is Westerly the big dog in RI girls basketball? It looks that way now.
1+ week, 3+ day ago (1471+ words) GLOCESTER " Ella Reyes was happy about how Monday night's game went, but not for the reasons you'd think. Sitting atop the Division I RPI standings, the Westerly girls basketball team was excited to play undefeated defending state champion Ponaganset. In…...
From grocery stores to grand juries, what RI's top office-holders want.
1+ week, 5+ day ago (112+ words) The legislative asks include more money for the Victim Compensation Fund, consumer protections for grocery shoppers and same-day voter registration. From grocery stores to grand juries, what RI's top office-holders want. So much legislation. So many conflicting arguments. Will this…...