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Viking Ship Leaving Mystic To Arrive In Newport
The world's largest Viking ship sailing in modern times is leaving its home for the last 7 years at the Mystic Seaport Museum late this Sunday morning. The Draken Harald Harfagre was expected to arrive in Newport, Rhode Island, early Sunday evening. (Photo by Thos Robinson/Getty Images for Draken Harald...
Warring campaigns: RI doctors, dentists are pushing to steer more insurance money their way
A battle by Rhode Island's doctors and dentists to persuade state lawmakers to force private insurers to pay more has escalated into TV and radio ads – and warring websites. The two sides are arguing over an issue of importance to any Rhode Islander who has struggled to find a new doctor or dentist. There are not enough of them. Are higher reimbursements the cure?
URI unveils new indoor commencement format, honors Viola Davis and others
The University of Rhode Island is holding its commencement ceremonies this weekend with a new schedule and format. The university is honoring graduates over three days, from Friday, May 17 to Sunday, May 19 in eight college-based ceremonies. “Commencement is such an important milestone in the lives of our graduates...
New Generation Of Nurses, Health Experts Ready To Save Lives
The third and final day of graduation ceremonies at the University of Rhode Island. The College of Health Sciences is one of three U-R-I Schools that held ceremonies over the weekend. In addition to U-R-I, graduation ceremonies will take place today at Providence College and Salve Regina University. Bryant University...
Grace by Nia opening at Foxwoods
We’re thrilled to have Nia Grace with us in the kitchen this morning sharing about her latest restaurant – Grace by Nia – opening at Foxwoods this Wednesday!. Nia Grace is a renowned creator, connector, curator, and community advocate known for envisioning and executing inspired, award-winning hospitality and entertainment concepts in Boston and beyond. She is the President and CEO of Bar and Kitchen Hospitality, Inc., Owner of Darryl’s Corner Bar & Kitchen and the Underground Café & Lounge, Founder of Boston Music Festival, Co-Founder Boston Black Hospitality Coalition, and Founder of Grace by Nia.
Americans work hard. We deserve to have paid time off | Opinion
Rep. Seth Magaziner is a Democrat representing Rhode Island’s 2nd Congressional District. Tiffany, a mother of two from Johnston, spent nearly two decades working full time at a hair salon that is part of a national chain. She loved her work but faced a common challenge: her job offered her no paid time off. This meant that all too often when one of her young children got sick, or had a school play, or a parent teacher conference, Tiffany would have to tell her kids that she couldn't be there for them because she would be giving up the income that she needed to provide for them.
SK, EP lead the Providence Journal Student of the Week poll. Cast your vote
Students from South Kingstown and East Providence dominate the nominations for The Providence Journal's Student of the Week and that continues to be the case this week. Below you will find the nominations for The Providence Journal's Student of the Week initiative and it's time for you to pick the best of the best.
Rhode Island Brick Convention held in West Warwick
WEST WARWICK, R.I. (WPRI) — LEGO enthusiasts from around the state can see hundreds of builds on display this weekend at the Rhode Island Brick Convention. After a sold-out inaugural event in 2023, this year’s event will have more than double displays than last year. The convention is used to raise money in support of […]
Lawn tractor rolls onto man in Ledyard, minor injuries reported
A man was taken to the hospital with minor injuries on Sunday after a lawn tractor rolled onto him at a home in Ledyard. Emergency crews responded to a home on Military Highway around 1:20 p.m. Firefighters said one person was trapped under an overturned lawn tractor when it went...
South Kingstown Native, Bryant Infielder Zac Zyons Wins America East Batting Title
SMITHFIELD, R.I. — Bryant baseball sophomore second baseman Zac Zyons claimed the program’s first America East batting title following the conclusion of the regular season on Saturday. Zyons, who hit .373 overall in 39 games, becomes the fifth player in DI program history to win a batting title....
McKee pushes state tax rewrite to keep Citizens Bank rooted in Rhode Island. But will it fly?
Citizens Bank’s Rhode Island roots run deep. From modest beginnings as High Street Bank in Providence in 1828, to a history-making initial public offering in 2015, Rhode Island’s largest bank has fueled the Ocean State’s reputation and local economy for nearly two centuries. Which is why a not-so-thinly-veiled threat that the locally headquartered financial powerhouse […] The post McKee pushes state tax rewrite to keep Citizens Bank rooted in Rhode Island. But will it fly? appeared first on Rhode Island Current.
These Are the Highest Average Gas Prices Ever Recorded in Each New England State
You've probably noticed as you pull up to the pump that gas prices throughout New England are on the rise. As of this writing, the national average price for gas is $3.64. We would have thought that was even more outrageous a decade ago, but that's still ridiculous today. So why is the price going up now?
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