Rhode Island Lawmakers Advance Clergy Abuse Bills, Tougher Criminal Penalties
The Rhode Island House and Senate moved quickly this week on a range of bills targeting child safety, clergy abuse and public protection. The House...
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’...
Obituary: Stephen L. Malvey (1954-2026)
Stephen L. Malvey, 71, of Middletown, RI passed away on April 3, 2026. Born October 10, 1954 in Newport, RI, he was the son of...
Obituary: Marion Patricia “Patsy” Robertson (1940-2026)
Marion Patricia "Patsy" Robertson of 41 William Street passed away on March 30, 2026. Born in Newport, August 26, 1940 to the late John...
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...
Inside “The Gilded Age” Tours Return to Newport Mansions
NEWPORT, R.I. — The opulence of The Gilded Age is stepping off the screen and into real life this summer, as the The Preservation...
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