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Paula Silvia and Sandy Gallagher receive the 2026 Lady Hibernian of the Year honor from the Ladies Ancient Order of Hibernians Newport.

Paula Silvia and Sandy Gallagher Named 2026 Lady Hibernians of the Year

Sunset over Second Beach highlights Rhode Island, ranked the most romantic vacation destination in the U.S.

Study Names Rhode Island the Most Romantic Vacation Destination in the United States

From left to right: Chief Thomas F. Oates III, Vanessa Javery, Lieutenant David Galligan, Chief Mark Vieria, and David DeCesare

Rhode Island Police Chiefs Association Names 2025 Scholarship Recipients

Ryan Duffy sworn in as vice president of the Rhode Island Police Chiefs Association

Newport Police Chief Ryan Duffy Appointed Vice President of Rhode Island Police Chiefs Association

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

Peter Howitt, Brown University economics professor emeritus, smiles after learning he won the 2025 Nobel Prize in Economic Sciences for his work on innovation and growth.

Brown University Economics Professor Peter Howitt Wins Nobel Prize in Economic Sciences

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

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

URI students walking across Quadrangle after Wall Street Journal ranking announced

University of Rhode Island Named Best Public University in New England for Second Year

Detective Patrick Walsh and Patricia Sitcoske

Hero Newport Cop Saves Life at Newport Art Museum — Gets Heartfelt Thank You and a Gift That Gives Back

The Breakers Newport RI

At The Breakers, A Night of Honors and New Beginnings for The Preservation Society

Sybil Grayko Newport RI Teacher of the Year

Pell Elementary’s Sybil Grayko Named Newport’s Teacher of the Year

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