Newport’s Casino Theatre Gets Major Upgrades With Support from Salve Regina, McBean Trust and van Beuren Foundation
A historic Newport stage is getting a modern upgrade. Through a long-standing partnership between Salve Regina University and the International Tennis Hall of Fame, the...
Trump Steps Back From Brink, Announces Two-Week Ceasefire Deal With Iran
President Donald J. Trump agreed to a two-week pause on U.S. military strikes against Iran late Tuesday, stepping back from a looming deadline and...
Brown Police Chief Rodney Chatman to Leave University Under Settlement
PROVIDENCE, R.I. — Brown University Police Chief Rodney Chatman will permanently separate from the university under a settlement approved Tuesday in Rhode Island Workers’...
Rhode Island Lawmakers Advance Key Bills on Tuition, Housing and Health Care
STATE HOUSE — Rhode Island lawmakers advanced a wide range of legislation this week, from education funding and housing policy to health care and...
New York, Rhode Island Rank High in Tax Burden as Florida Remains Among Lowest
As tax season arrives, a new analysis shows just how much where you live impacts how much you pay — and Rhode Island isn’t...
Obituary: Roger M. Dufour (1946-2026)
Roger M. Dufour, 79, of Portsmouth died peacefully on March 26, 2026 at Rhode Island Hospital after a short illness. Beloved husband, father, and...
Ken Block Jumps Into RI Governor’s Race, Blasts ‘Dysfunction’ in State Government
Businessman and government watchdog Ken Block announced Thursday he is running for Rhode Island governor as an independent, adding a new dynamic to an...
Hooked Seafood Bar & Grill Is Quietly Serving the Best Seafood in Newport, RI
Hooked Seafood Bar & Grill isn’t just another stop on Newport’s seafood circuit—it’s the one that quietly resets the standard.
On a stretch of Thames...
Rhode Island Foundation Honors Newport Educator Jo Eva Gaines
A Newport educator and community leader is being recognized for breaking barriers in public education. The Rhode Island Foundation presented Jo Eva Gaines with its...
Nantucket Wine & Food Festival Returns With 50+ Events and a Star-Studded Lineup
The Nantucket Wine & Food Festival returns May 27–31, 2026, reaffirming its place as one of America’s most coveted epicurean escapes—where salt air meets...
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