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Why RI is one of the last states to ban hands-free fueling
4+ hour, 58+ min ago (810+ words) Do a Reddit search for hold-open clips on gas pumps in Rhode Island and you'll find some lengthy discussions about whether they're allowed in the state and if any gas stations actually have them. Apparently, people really care about the…...
RI sues to block Kalshi and Polymarket over sports betting
3+ day, 5+ hour ago (237+ words) Rhode Island Attorney General Peter Neronha is suing online prediction markets Kalshi and Polymarket in legal actions accusing the sites of conducting illegal sports betting. The lawsuit was not unexpected after the state lottery began investigating the prediction markets in…...
RIDE announces plans to return Providence schools this July
3+ day, 20+ hour ago (93+ words) The RI Department of Education now plans to return Providence schools to local control this July, a surprise change from its earlier 2027 proposal. The Rhode Island Department of Education, in a surprise move, is signaling that it plans to return…...
Providence police seek public's help in finding missing man, 76
4+ day, 45+ min ago (87+ words) The Providence police are asking for the public's help in finding a missing 73-year-old man who "suffers from mental health conditions.". .. Providence police seek public's help in finding missing man, 76 The Providence police are asking for the public's help in…...
Appeals court rejects bid to block RI Hospital's release of records
5+ day, 1+ hour ago (736+ words) A federal appeals court in Boston on May 19 refused to block Rhode Island Hospital from turning over to a Texas judge medical records for young patients being treated for gender dysphoria. The 1st U. S. Circuit Court of Appeals denied the Rhode Island…...
RI sues country club over illegal seawall built without permission
1+ week, 5+ day ago (74+ words) The Rhode Island Attorney General is suing Quidnessett Country Club to remove an unpermitted seawall. The club built the 600-foot wall in 2023 without approval from state or federal regulators. State. .. The office of Attorney General Peter Neronha is suing Quidnessett…...
The surprising history behind RI's 401 area code " and its future
2+ week, 2+ day ago (66+ words) In 1944, NYNEX implemented a policy requiring Rhode Islanders to dial the familiar 401 area code to make in-state toll calls. That meant that a Providence resident who wanted to call Newport had to. .. The surprising history behind RI's 401 area code " and…...
State dispute could end program for RI adults with mental illness
2+ week, 3+ day ago (80+ words) The dispute, which has been brewing for months between Thrive Behavioral Health and the state Executive Office of Health and Human Services, simmered in the background on Tuesday, May 5, as members of. .. State dispute could end program for RI adults…...
Providence parking officer found with gun after late night incident
2+ week, 3+ day ago (66+ words) A resident was annoyed by city employee's loud music and the employee was riled by a laser pointer witnesses tell police. Providence parking officer found with gun after late night incident PROVIDENCE " A Providence parking enforcement officer faces a charge…...
Here's a sneak peek at 'The Real Housewives of Rhode Island' episode 7
2+ week, 3+ day ago (74+ words) Episode 7 will follow the rest of the girls' trip to Newport, picking up in the aftermath of the fight between Rosie Di Mare and Kelsey Swanson. Here's a sneak peek at 'The Real Housewives of Rhode Island' episode 7 Last week,…...