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Rhode Island Veterans Home hosts special celebration to honor veterans

BRISTOL, R.I. (WJAR) — Rhode Island leaders gathered to honor those who served on Veterans Day. A special celebration was held on Wednesday at the Rhode Island Veterans Home in Bristol. "Today we honor all of our veterans,” Gov. Dan McKee said at the event. "One of the reasons...

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Op-ed: Medicare Advantage often isn’t an advantage. Shop around before Dec. 7.

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RI elementary schools should include World Languages: Letters

Elementary students should be introduced to World Languages What if children in Rhode Island had the opportunity to start learning another language in kindergarten instead of waiting until middle or high school? As someone who speaks Spanish and Portuguese, has a Master's degree in World Language Education, and is a mother, I believe this is an idea worth considering. First, I want to recognize the hard work of our schools, teachers and administrators. My intention is not to criticize what schools are doing, but to share an idea that could create opportunities for our students. In many schools, students begin learning a world language in middle or high school. I wonder what would happen if we introduced languages much earlier, starting in elementary school. My interest in this topic also comes from my family experience. Spanish and Portuguese were spoken in our home when my son was growing up. However, much of his exposure outside the home was in English. He watched television in English, listened to music in English and experienced English in many parts of his daily life. When he started school, his teachers initially thought English was his second language. Watching him grow up surrounded by three

Rhode Island · 9h

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Widespread rain on Friday, low chance for snow

When do high temperatures occur on Friday in southern New England?. What is the expected rainfall total for this storm compared to last week's?. It has been a beautiful morning this Veterans Day. However, dreary conditions will take hold as clouds roll in on Wednesday evening. Despite a chance of a light, passing shower in the early hours of Thursday morning, conditions will be mostly dry throughout the day. Precipitation chances will ramp up on Thursday night and will continue until Saturday morning.

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Rhode Island Thanksgiving Travel: Even Salted I-295 Can Freeze

Providence, RI – Rhode Island drivers preparing to travel Interstate 95 and Interstate 295 this Thanksgiving may be putting too much confidence in something they see every winter: road salt. Even freshly treated highways can become dangerously icy when temperatures plunge, leaving motorists vulnerable to slippery conditions despite efforts to keep roads clear.

Rhode Island · 2d

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Letter: Serving our town has been a privilege

Thank you, South Kingstown, for the opportunity to serve a second term on our Town Council. Ever since I was born at South County Hospital and raised in East Matunuck, I’ve loved this town. This community has given me so much. Serving it has deepened my gratitude and determination to help people build a life here and stay.

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Meet Eleanor: The Sweet Brussels Griffon Mix Waiting for Her Forever Family

Eleanor is eleven months old, twelve pounds, and still very much a baby, and she is ready to travel! The Brussels Griffon mix is fully vetted and waiting in Texas for the journey north, where a family in New England is hopefully already wondering what they ever did without her.

Rhode Island · 3d

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EG Honors Veterans With Parade, Ceremony

Above: Flyover and flag – the flyover was from the 143rd Airlift Wing, RI Air National Guard, Quonset. Photo by Ray Johnson. Picture-perfect day to celebrate those who put their lives on the line for the country. Veterans, community leaders, residents and visitors alike gathered for East Greenwich’s annual...

East Greenwich, RI · 18h

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Rhode Island sees spike in rabid animals in 2026

Rhode Island health officials are warning residents about a significant increase in rabid animals across the state this year. The Rhode Island Department of Health said 48 rabid animals have been identified so far in 2026, nearly double the annual average of 25 reported between 2021 and 2025. The warning...

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Menhaden Compromise Draws Angry Attacks From Recreational Fishing Groups

After rejecting status quo and deeper cuts, commissioners adopted a phased reduction that considered fishing communities and ecological managementNEWPORT, RI / ACCESS Newswire / November 11, 2026 /

Newport, RI · 1d

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Newport Polo’s All Charity Day raised $43,896 for 27 groups, including a dozen from Newport County

Newport Polo’s 10th annual All Charity Day raised $43,896 for 27 organizations this year, the club said, with more than a dozen Newport County groups among the beneficiaries. Local participants included Kiwanis Newport, Portsmouth Youth Lacrosse, Hathaway Elementary School, the Portsmouth Free Public Library, the Women’s Resource Center, St. Mary’s Church, the Ukraine Relief Project–Aquidneck […] The post Newport Polo’s All Charity Day raised $43,896 for 27 groups, including a dozen from Newport County appeared first on What's Up Newp .

Newport, RI · 1d

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Why officials are calling in federal experts as rabies spikes in Rhode Island

Health officials are warning Rhode Island residents to stay away from wild animals after two more raccoons tested positive for rabies in Johnston and Coventry, according to the Rhode Island Department of Health. The sick animals were found near Green Earth Avenue in Johnston and Plainfield Pike in Coventry. So...

Rhode Island · 1d

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Early Voting Tops Election Day Turnout in South Kingstown

South Kingstown voters cast 6,502 early ballots and 5,114 on Election Day. Council members discussed whether to combine polling locations or add evening or weekend early voting, but staff said polling places are set almost entirely by state law. No action was taken. South Kingstown, R.I. — South Kingstown Town...

South Kingstown, RI · 1d

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Sports betting companies push for expansion in Rhode Island, citing lost revenue

(WJAR) — Major online sports gambling companies looking to expand into Rhode Island are releasing data they hope bolsters their case for more competition, as they claim the state is losing out on millions in revenue. The Sports Betting Alliance, which is made up of gambling apps including DraftKings,...

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Outlook outage disrupts email and calendars, leaving users scrambling

PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WJAR) — A Microsoft Outlook outage disrupted access to email and calendars Thursday, leaving some Rhode Island users struggling to keep up with work and prepare for the next day. Nearly 130,000 users reported problems on the outage-tracking website Downdetector, according to The Associated Press. Those reports...

Newport, RI · 16h

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East Greenwich shows gratitude to veterans with parade

EAST GREENWICH, R.I. (WJAR) — East Greenwich residents lined up to thank veterans Wednesday during a decades-long Veterans Day parade, including a 103-year-old retired Navy aviator celebrating alongside his family. Community organizations marched side by side, handing out candy and waving to spectators who gathered to show their appreciation.

East Greenwich, RI · 2d

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Status of Newport Birthing Center Provided by Coalition Update

The Coalition for Newport Hospital Birthing Center held a meeting on Nov. 9 to update the community on negotiations with Brown University Health about the fate of the Noreen Stonor Drexel Birthing Center. Moms Over Margins co-founder Cassie Voll, chair of the coalition, was joined at the Newport Public Library...

Newport, RI · 1d

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Lindemann ’29: Crisis pregnancy centers are a threat Rhode Island can’t ignore

The Ocean State helped buoy the blue wave that swept the nation on Nov. 3. The Democratic nominee for governor, Helena Foulkes, won her race by over 100,000 votes. The Democrats running for the Senate, the House and Attorney General also won their races. None of these victories are surprising — we live in one of the bluest states in the country. Especially when it comes to pro-choice legislation, Rhode Island is extremely liberal. In 2019, the state codified the protections of Roe v. Wade into state law, and in 2024, we established legal protections for clinicians and prohibited legal action targeting legally provided health care.

Rhode Island · 10h

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Rhode Island Porch Pirate Warning as Holidays Near in Providence, Warwick

Providence, RI – With Thanksgiving approaching and Christmas shopping already underway, Rhode Island residents are being reminded to keep a closer eye on their front porches as holiday package deliveries begin increasing.

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