16+ hour, 17+ min ago  (64+ words) Bristol, Rhode Island, claims to have the nation's longest continuous celebration of July 4th. A nearly year-round effort gets Bristol ready for its big day. Rhode Island town claims longest July 4th observance Bristol, Rhode Island, claims to have the nation's longest…...

3+ mon, 1+ day ago  (38+ words) High fuel prices are hitting Rhode Island's commercial fishing industry hard. Rhode Island's fishing industry is feeling the pinch of high fuel prices High fuel prices are hitting Rhode Island's commercial fishing industry hard. Become an NPR sponsor...