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Historic photo of Private Michael George Murphy, World War I U.S. Army soldier.

Private Michael G. Murphy Field to Be Re-Dedicated in Newport on Saturday

Exterior front view of 18 Collins Terrace, Jamestown, RI, a mid-century modern home designed by Ira Rakatansky.

Mid-Century Modern Revival — 1971 Ira Rakatansky Masterpiece in Jamestown Lists for $2,950,000

NTC board member Dory Benson and executive director Natasha Harrison

Buzzing Around Newport: A Historic Sweetgum Tree Takes Root Again in Morton Park

Middletown Islanders Junior Peewee cheer squad celebrates their first-place victory at the Rhode Island and Southern Massachusetts competition.

Middletown Islanders Pop Warner Cheer Teams Advance to New England Regionals

Brian John Carroll Obituary photo

Obituary: Brian John Carroll (1941-2025)

Community partners gather at the Florence Gray Center to celebrate the launch of the Learn365RI expansion project.

$7.5 Million Community Learning Center Coming to Newport and Middletown

Woonsocket police outside 411 Rathbun Street after a triple shooting that left three people dead Monday night.

Three People Found Dead After Shooting Inside Woonsocket Apartment

Former Vice President Dick Cheney speaks at the White House during his tenure under President George W. Bush.

Dick Cheney, Former Vice President Under George W. Bush, Dies at 84

Waterfront home “Reliance” at 5 Defenders Row on Goat Island, Newport, sold by Lila Delman Compass for $3.42 million — second-highest condo sale in Rhode Island in 2025.

Lila Delman Compass Closes $3.42M Sale of 5 Defenders Row, Rhode Island’s Second-Highest Condo Sale of 2025

Trump administration approves $4.65B to partially fund food aid in November (1)

Trump Administration Approves $4.65B to Partially Fund SNAP Benefits in November

Patriots Edge Falcons 24-23 for Sixth Straight Win

Patriots vs. Falcons: New England Wins 24–23 Thriller for Sixth Straight Victory

Ginna Claire Mason and Wes Brown share a snow-dusted moment by the harbor in a scene from Hallmark’s “A Newport Christmas.”

“A Newport Christmas” Debuts Tonight at 8PM on Hallmark Channel

Salve Regina running back Justan Luzzi sets up to power toward the end zone during Senior Day against the Coast Guard Academy at Toppa Field in Newport, RI.

Heartbreak at Toppa: Coast Guard Denies Salve Regina in Senior Day Thriller, 36–31

U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Campbell returns to Naval Station Newport after a 54-day border security patrol in the Caribbean.

Coast Guard Cutter Campbell Returns to Newport After 54-Day Patrol

Judges Indira Talwani and John McConnell outside the federal courthouse, following rulings that ordered the Trump administration to keep SNAP food aid running.

Federal Judges Order Trump Administration to Keep SNAP Benefits Flowing During Shutdown

Aerial view of Newport, Rhode Island homes along the coastline

Rhode Island Housing Market: Still Hot – But Softening Signals for Sellers and Buyers

Easton's Beach Carousel dismantled

City Commission Recommends Selling Newport’s Historic Easton’s Beach Carousel After Failed Relocation Search

Emily Loftus with friends smiles beside her seascape paintings at the Brenton Hotel during the Newport Artists Collective’s Salon Series.

Buzzing Around Newport: Emily Loftus’ Seascapes Shine at the Brenton Hotel Salon Series

Rhode Island Foundation announces $1 million in emergency food relief from the Rhode Island Foundation to support food banks and nonprofits across the state.

Rhode Island Foundation Pledges $1 Million to Combat Hunger Amid SNAP Suspension

Marvin Abney and Louis DiPalma honored as Preservation Champions at Rosecliff Mansion in Newport, Rhode Island.

Chairmen Abney and DiPalma honored by Preservation Society of Newport County

Matt Finn Obituary Newport RI Obituary photo

Obituary: Matthew J. Finn (1954-2025)

Portrait of Ambassador J. William Middendorf II, former Secretary of the Navy and Rhode Island diplomat, smiling in front of the American flag.

Ambassador J. William Middendorf II, Diplomat, Naval Secretary, and Rhode Island Statesman, Dies at 101

Sally Lapides, President & CEO of Residential Properties Ltd., accepts the Natural Mentoring Award from Big Brothers Big Sisters of Rhode Island at Kirkbrae Country Club.

Residential Properties CEO Sally Lapides Honored by Big Brothers Big Sisters of Rhode Island

Mayor Will Flanagan stabbing suspect

Cops Nab Suspect in Stabbing of Former Fall River Mayor Will Flanagan

Arthur “Ray” Crookes Obituary

Obituary: Arthur “Ray” Crookes

Photo of Raymond Botelho smiling outdoors with his son Bryce, symbolizing strength and hope ahead of his kidney transplant.

Ray Botelho Found A Kidney Donor — Now He Needs Our Help!

Secret Service agents investigate a suspicious hunting stand near Palm Beach International Airport within sight of where President Trump exits Air Force One.

Secret Service, FBI Probe Suspicious Hunting Stand Overlooking Air Force One Landing Zone in Palm Beach

New England Patriots quarterback Drake Maye celebrates after breaking Tom Brady’s franchise record during a 31–13 win over the Tennessee Titans.

Drake Maye Breaks Tom Brady Record as Patriots Roll Past Titans, 31–13

Michael O'Hara Obituary Photo

Obituary: Michael O’Hara (2007-2025)

Tom Perkins Obituary

Obituary: Thomas “Tom” Merrill Perkins (1957-2025)

Aerial view of Sprawling Oaks estate surrounded by lush conservation land in North Kingstown, Rhode Island.

Exclusive, Refined and Exceptionally Private — “Sprawling Oaks” in North Kingstown Defines Luxury Living at $11,500,000

Holiday lights illuminate The Breakers mansion in Newport, Rhode Island, during the annual Holidays at the Newport Mansions celebration.

Holidays at the Newport Mansions Begin November 21

Anne Margaret Naisbitt Obituary

Obituary: Anne Margaret Naisbitt (1952-2025)

Newport Schools Superintendent Colleen Burns Jermain announces retirement after more than a decade of leadership.

Embattled Newport Schools Superintendent Colleen Burns Jermain to Retire in 2026

Front exterior of Sakonnet Shores timber-frame home in Portsmouth, RI with red cedar siding and hydrangeas.

A Masterpiece of Craft and Coast — “Sakonnet Shores” in Portsmouth Blends Timber-Frame Tradition with Modern Luxury for $3,125,000

Anita Mansfield flaming a marshmallow for Malt’s Campfire Mule cocktail at the bar

What She’s Having: When the Air Turns Crisp, These Women Pour the Fall Magic!

Narragansett police say a local man allegedly threatened fishermen with a loaded gun during a shoreline dispute near Cliff Drive.

Golf Balls, a Drone, and a Gun: Narragansett Man Charged in Bizarre Beach Dispute With Fishermen

Driver filling car at gas pump

Gas Prices Continue to Fall Nationwide as Autumn Arrives

Drake Maye and Stefon Diggs shine as New England stuns unbeaten Buffalo in primetime showdown.

Patriots Defeat Bills 23–20 on Borregales’ Game-Winning Field Goal

Boston police cruiser engulfed in flames during South End street takeover as officers respond to control the crowd.

(VIDEO) Two Rhode Island Men Charged After Boston Police Car Torched in Overnight Melee

Chapman's 44-yard pass reception pulled the Seahawks within six points late in the fourth quarter

Springfield Grinds Out 28–14 Win as Top Ranked Salve Regina Suffers First Loss of Season

Rookie Cam Schlittler pitches against the Red Sox in Game 3 of the AL Wild Card Series

From Walpole to the Bronx: Cam Schlittler Leads Yankees Over Red Sox

Rows of glowing braziers on the Providence River during WaterFire

WaterFire Providence to Light Up Downtown in Partnership with Gloria Gemma Foundation

Miss Rhode Island USA Brianna Vega, URI alumna and nurse at Brown Health.

Brianna Vega, Nurse and URI Alum, Crowned Miss Rhode Island USA