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Maine, Northeastern States Formally Announce Northeast Public Health Collaborative

Maine, Northeastern States Formally Announce Northeast Public Health Collaborative

Regional partnership of public health agencies and leaders will share expertise, improve coordination, and promote and protect evidence-based public health Several Northeastern states -- including Maine -- and America's largest city have been...

Owner:  American Government
Connecticut and Rhode Island to Sue to Overturn Baseless Revolution Wind Stop Work Order

Connecticut and Rhode Island to Sue to Overturn Baseless Revolution Wind Stop Work Order

Press Releases 09/04/2025 Connecticut and Rhode Island to Sue to Overturn Baseless Revolution Wind Stop Work Order Fully Permitted, Nearly Complete Revolution Wind Expected to Power 350,000 New England Homes, Save Ratepayers Hundreds of Millions...

Owner:  American Government
RIDOT to temporarily close Route 4 overnight near the Frenchtown Road overpass in East Greenwich

RIDOT to temporarily close Route 4 overnight near the Frenchtown Road overpass in East Greenwich

RHODE ISLAND, September 17 - Starting Sunday night, September 21, and lasting for four consecutive nights, the Rhode Island Department of Transportation (RIDOT) will temporarily close a section of Route 4 near the Frenchtown Road (Route 402)...

Owner:  American Government
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A Tale of ‘Shared Magma’ Bridging Rhode Island and Sweden

A Tale of ‘Shared Magma’ Bridging Rhode Island and Sweden

The seed for a new Brown University exhibit highlighting the historical, geological, and environmental stories surrounding cumberlandite, Rhode Island’s state rock, took root during a hike in Sweden two years ago. But one could argue it was...

Owner:  ecoRI News
Welcoming immigrants means strengthening Rhode Island: Commentary

Welcoming immigrants means strengthening Rhode Island: Commentary

Rhode Island has long been a place shaped by diversity and a tradition of welcoming newcomers. Yet despite clear economic and social contributions, there remains an unfortunate myth that newly arriving immigrants and refugees are more of a burden...

Owner:  Gannett Co. Inc.
Rhode Island Homeowners May Be in a Stronger Position to Upsize Than They Realize – Emilio DiSpirito

Rhode Island Homeowners May Be in a Stronger Position to Upsize Than They Realize – Emilio DiSpirito

By Emilio DiSpirito, Real Estate Advisor | License Partner of Engel & Völkers Oceanside – contributing writer Coventry, RI – Rising property values and a recent dip in mortgage rates have created a unique opportunity for some Rhode Island...

Owner:  Nancy Thomas
Rhode Island Airport Corporation extends CEO's contract with pay raise

Rhode Island Airport Corporation extends CEO's contract with pay raise

CRANSTON, R.I. (WJAR) — The Rhode Island Airport Corporation is renewing CEO Iftikhar Ahmad's contract for another three years and giving him a raise. In his 10th year running the Rhode Island Airport Corporation, Ahmad will get a base salary of...

Owner:  Smith Family
A Bad Look—Buffalo Bills Owner Sparks Outrage After Being Photographed On $100 Million Yacht After Getting Public Financing For New Stadium
Rhode Island Sets Deadline for Cannabis Retail License Applications

Rhode Island Sets Deadline for Cannabis Retail License Applications

PROVIDENCE, R.I. — The Rhode Island Cannabis Control Commission is accepting applications for adult-use cannabis retail licenses until Dec. 29. This announcement follows Rhode Island’s legalization of recreational cannabis in 2022, which has yet...

Owner:  Non-transparent
Rhode Island business owner sentenced for laundering over $35 million

Rhode Island business owner sentenced for laundering over $35 million

This is a file image of federal court in Boston. (WLNE)BOSTON, Mass. (WLNE) — A Rhode Island business owner was sentenced on Sept. 16 for laundering over $35 million in proceeds from internet fraud schemes, according to the United States...

Owner:  Deborah A. McDermott
Rhode Island and Dominican officials celebrate at Hispanic Gala

Rhode Island and Dominican officials celebrate at Hispanic Gala

Rhode Island.- The 2025 Hispanic Chamber of Commerce Gala Dinner Dance, one of the year’s most anticipated events for the Hispanic community, took place on Monday, marking the start of Hispanic Heritage Month. Under the leadership of Chamber...

Owner:  Portal Alta Tecnología
DOJ sues Rhode Island over student loan forgiveness program, alleging racial discrimination

DOJ sues Rhode Island over student loan forgiveness program, alleging racial discrimination

The exterior of the Providence School Department headquarters in Providence, RI on April 25, 2019. Lane Turner | Boston Globe | Getty Images The U.S. Department of Justice has filed a lawsuit alleging that Rhode Island's student loan forgiveness...

Owner:  Comcast Corporation
URI Football will play its 2026 home games at Centreville Bank Stadium

URI Football will play its 2026 home games at Centreville Bank Stadium

(WJAR) — The University of Rhode Island’s football team will play all its home games at the shiny new stadium in Pawtucket. The university announced it will play all its 2026 home games at Centreville Bank Stadium while Meade Stadium undergoes...

Owner:  Smith Family
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