Obituary: Russell B. Straka (1963-2026)
Russell B. Straka, a cherished husband, father, son, brother, and friend to many, passed away unexpectedly, on the morning of Thursday, April 9, 2026,...
Obituary: Margaret J. Stanwood (1938-2026)
Margaret J. Stanwood, beloved mother, sister, and friend, passed away peacefully on March 30, 2026, at the age of 88. Born on January 20,...
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...
Providence City Council Advances Rent Control Plan in 9-6 Vote
PROVIDENCE, R.I. — The Providence City Council gave initial approval Thursday night to a closely watched rent control ordinance, voting 9-6 after more than...
Sardella’s Throwback Thursdays Return This April With 1980 Prices
A beloved Newport tradition is back. Sardella's Ristorante Italiano and Imbriglio’s Pizzeria will host five Throwback Thursday nights this April — April 2, 9, 16,...
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...
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