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Bally’s official tells lawmakers Tiverton hotel will stay closed; state rep pushes for property to be reopened or repurposed

Bally’s Corp. has no plans to reopen the hotel next to its Tiverton casino, which has sat empty since 2020, company officials told state lawmakers this week. During a meeting of the Permanent Joint Committee on State Lottery, Rep. Jay Edwards asked Craig Sculos, Bally’s senior vice president of Rhode Island regulatory relations, about the status of the structure adjacent to the casino. Sculos said the company’s property team continues to view reopening the hotel as not viable for the business.

Tiverton, RI · 1d

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Pro Wrestling’s Villainous Politician Just Became a Mayor in Rhode Island

Several professional wrestlers have gotten involved in politics over the years. However, one wrestler has taken that connection to another level. David Morales, who plays a corrupt politician in a Rhode Island independent wrestling promotion, has officially been elected mayor of Providence. The 28-year-old Democrat defeated Republican Dave Talan in Tuesday’s election, winning around 81% […] The post Pro Wrestling’s Villainous Politician Just Became a Mayor in Rhode Island appeared first on Wrestlezone .

Rhode Island · 2d

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Middletown Plan: 36 Homes for First-Time Buyers Under $400,000

The project would bring 36 three-bedroom homes for first-time buyers to town-owned land in Middletown, with proposed prices of $353,800 and $399,999 depending on household income. Middletown, R.I. — Across from Middletown Town Hall at 351 East Main Road sits a town-owned property slated for 36 new three-bedroom homes for...

Middletown, RI · 2d

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South Coast looks for candidates who are doing good work

Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... I remember running into state Rep.-elect Jesse St. Gelais a few years ago when I was writing a Thanksgiving column. I had decided to see how my beloved Missionaries of Charity were doing with the annual turkey meals they prepare for many of the city’s elderly and disabled people.

Westport, MA · 2d

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Street flooding reported around Southern New England

NEW BEDFORD, Mass. (WJAR) — Hours of heavy rain Friday led to reports of street flooding across Southern New England. Cars navigated deep water on Oaklawn Avenue in Cranston, a common spot for street flooding. Street flooding was also reported in Somerset. New Bedford police said "significant flooding" was...

New Bedford, MA · 18h

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Voters from northwest Rhode Island react to midterm results

(WJAR) — While Helena Foulkes won in most municipalities across Rhode Island, Ken Block, the independent gubernatorial candidate secured the most votes in towns like Foster, Glocester, and Scituate. NBC 10's Mike Cerullo spoke with residents from towns in Rhode Island that have historically voted red, and continued to...

Rhode Island · 2d

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Middletown Elects Four New Councilors

The very residents who railed against the Middletown Town Council for the last two years for what they called too much town spending, have now been elected to the council themselves. Husband and wife Terry and Michael Flynn, Christopher Rowe and Leon Amarant, who were consistently vocal against town spending...

Middletown, RI · 2d

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Forget Boston — Retire To This Coastal Gem On The Rhode Island Border With Scenic State Parks And Vibrant Cities

Bustling, busy, and expensive: These three words can succinctly describe the experience of many who live in Boston. America's "Cradle of Liberty" may be full of historic charm, great museums, world-class art, and great healthcare, but it's also become priced out for many, with a cost of living that's 49% higher than the national average, according to Payscale. So what's a retiree who wants to live in a coastal Massachusetts county to do? Why, move to Bristol County, Massachusetts, of course! Cities here, like New Bedford, have a lower cost of living than Boston, according to Salary.com, and are perfectly positioned near Rhode Island for great day trips to places like The Breakers. In Bristol County, you've got the best of city life with the perks of being near some great natural beauty, including dense forests and expansive beaches.

Bristol County, MA · 3d

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New Bedford soldier killed in WWII identified

NEW BEDFORD, Mass. (WJAR) — A New Bedford soldier who went missing during World War II has been identified and will be buried in Massachusetts on the 82nd anniversary of his disappearance. U.S. Army Pfc. William A. Gervais Jr., 28, was accounted for June 18, according to the Defense...

New Bedford, MA · 2d

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Michael King sues Mattapoisett boards, officials

MATTAPOISETT — Michael King, the owner of Wyandotte Farm and chair of the Conservation Commission, sued the town of Mattapoisett, the Board of Health and individual members, and the town’s health agent for rights violations and emotional distress. He sued for a temporary restraining order, and adjoining requests,...

Mattapoisett, MA · 4d

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Side of the Rhode: Who’s Hot and Who’s Not - November 5, 2026

Side of the Rhode: Who’s Hot and Who’s Not - November 5, 2026. Every Friday, GoLocalProv takes a look at who is rising and who is falling in Rhode Island and national politics, business, culture, and sports. We have expanded the list, and we are going to a...

Rhode Island · 1d

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Get Rid of the Cell Phone Ban

Starting August 31, 2026 we came back to school to a different type of school environment. This is because Rhode Island has a new state law (R.I. Gen. Laws § 16-21-43) that requires every public school and charter school to enforce a policy prohibiting students from having physical access to their cell phones during the school day. We had all heard about the phone ban last year, but I don’t think anyone really believed it was going to happen. Of course we all knew that teachers and staff at Toll Gate, and other schools had been praying for the moment for years, but students, including me, were very scared of the outcome it could have on their own communities, and daily life. Over the summer I know I certainly had anxiety because I had heard lots of horror stories about Yondr pouches.

Rhode Island · 2d

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How Bristol County residents voted in governor's race

Bristol County, MA · 1d

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Rhode Island voters reject statewide bonds for first time in 20 years

(WJAR) — Rhode Island voters rejected two of the five statewide bond questions on Tuesday’s ballot, according to preliminary results, marking the first time voters have turned down state bond proposals since 2006. Voters approved $445 million in state borrowing but rejected an additional $150 million by voting...

Rhode Island · 2d

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Republican St. Gelais flips 8th Bristol state rep seat. Full results

Voters in the 8th Bristol District elected Republican Jesse W. St. Gelais of Acushnet to represent them in the Nov. 3 general election. The election pitted the Democratic incumbent state Rep. Steven J. Ouellette , seeking a second term on Beacon Hill, against the Republican newcomer. As of Wednesday, Nov. 4, St. Gelais had received 9,006 votes to 8,547 for Ouellette in unofficial results. During the campaign, Ouellette pointed to money he says he has helped direct toward communities in the district, constituent services and his experience in local government as evidence that he has been effective during his first term. St. Gelais argued the district needs a different political voice on Beacon Hill, saying state spending, energy costs and the Legislature's resistance to Auditor Diana DiZoglio's effort to audit the Legislature show a need for greater accountability. St. Gelais, 43, graduated from New Bedford High School and attended Bristol Community College. He has spent 26 years running his family's New Bedford insurance business, Help-U-Insure. His civic involvement includes serving as a former vice president of the Friendly Sons of St. Patrick and as a member of the New Bedford Port Society's board of managers and finance committee. He has

New Bedford, MA · 3d

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Downtown Exit Gone Till ’29: New Bedford’s I-195 Rebuild Hits the Gas: 9 Months Ahead of Schedule

A key exit into downtown New Bedford will shut for more than two years starting this December as MassDOT’s $400 million I-195/Route 18 interchange rebuild moves into Phase 3 about nine months early. The ramp from I-195 eastbound to Route 18 southbound (Exit 26) closes completely from December 2026...

New Bedford, MA · 2d

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On his way out, McKee will leave his mark with these judge picks

In his final months in office, Gov. Dan McKee will have a chance to leave his mark on the Rhode Island courts with a run of lifetime appointments that the Senate will begin to take up on Thursday, Nov. 5. T here's a passel of appointments awaiting confirmation already , and more appointees yet to be named for two openings on the Superior Court. There's also a new District Court chief who needs to be named, with controversial former Sen. Stephen Archambault competing against four sitting judges. The most significant is the appointment of Superior Court Judge Luis Matos to the five-member Rhode Island Supreme Court, which McKee announced in August a nd then held back until after the election so the 60-day time limit for legislative consideration would not run out while the lawmakers were out of session and otherwise engaged in their efforts to win reelection. Matos' appointment is one in a long list of judicial picks that require legislative approval. There had been some question if House leaders who are loyal to former House Speaker K. Joseph Shekarchi would come back this year to consider McKee's Supreme Court choice. Shekarchi stepped down as speaker mid-session earlier this

Rhode Island · 2d

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City Property Tax Rate To Go Before City Council Next Week

Next week, the Fall River City Council will hold a public hearing and may vote on proposed real estate tax rates for residential and commercial property owners. Residents will likely pay more in taxes for FY 2027. In setting the rate, the council can shift the tax burden to commercial...

Fall River, MA · 2d

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Rhode Island’s Decades-Long Bottle Bill Battle Resumes

PROVIDENCE — Is it time, or even feasible, for Rhode Island to create a combined program that recycles both plastic beverage containers and packaging on consumer products?. It’s the question at the heart of the state’s latest analysis laying out five separate scenarios to tackle its growing recycling and litter problem.

Rhode Island · 1d

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New Bedford's Ashley-Swift School Merger Clears Key State Design Hurdle

Charles S. Ashley Elementary School — Approximate Site of Proposed Merger School. New Bedford's long-discussed plan to replace two of its oldest elementary schools took a step forward on Oct. 28, with state officials moving the combined Ashley-Swift school project into the schematic design phase. The announcement came Oct. 28, putting the proposal among a small group of projects statewide cleared to advance.

New Bedford, MA · 4d