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Rhode Island Current

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FM to send workers to Massachusetts as part of HQ relocation

Downtown Providence isn’t the only target destination for FM’s planned departure from Johnston. The global insurance company, formerly known as FM Global, is also sending an unspecified number of local workers to Massachusetts as part of a regional approach that includes facilities in Norwood and Boston, the company confirmed in a statement to Rhode Island […]

Johnston, RI · 2h

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Middleboro resident reaches milestone in nursing studies

MIDDLEBORO -- Middleboro resident Gamaelle Gay celebrated the transition to clinical work during Wheaton College’s Dedication to Nursing and White Coat ceremony on Oct. 2. She received her white coat and will work alongside doctors and nurses during clinical rotations, starting next semester. Wheaton’s White Coat ceremony awards the...

Middleborough, MA · 1d

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Men's Basketball Signs Lewis Uvwo For The 2027-28 Roster

PROVIDENCE, R.I. - Providence College men's basketball Head Coach Bryan Hodgson announced today (Nov. 12 ) that 6-11 center Lewis Uvwo (Lagos, Nigeria) has signed an athletic aid agreement to attend Providence in 2027-28. The 6-11 center, who attends Prolific Prep, is a consensus five-star prospect and the No. 1 center in the class of 2027. Uvwo is the highest ranked recruit ever coming out of high school to attend PC, according to ESPN.com, Rivals.com and 247Sports.com.

Providence, RI · 1d

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Penalty kicks put an end to Rams’ first postseason appearance since 2021

A wet Friday night led to a wild Saturday afternoon as the University of Rhode Island men’s soccer team was eliminated by Davidson College in penalty kicks, 5-4, in the Atlantic 10 Conference Championship quarterfinals. The quarterfinal matchup began on Friday night, but downpours throughout the day and into...

Providence, RI · 1d

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Lakeville Finance Director has contract extension through 2030

LAKEVILLE — Lakeville’s Finance Director/Town Accountant Michael Ellis is staying in town through the start of the next decade. Select Board members have approved a new contract for Ellis that would begin July 1, 2027 and run through June 30, 2030. His current contract ends June 30, 2027.

Lakeville, MA · 1d

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Lil Rhody Laugh Riot Returns to Providence for Third Year

Lil Rhody Laugh Riot Returns to Providence for Third Year. It was a homegrown idea to establish Providence as an annual comedy hub. Lil Rhody Laugh Riot will return to Providence Thursday, March 18 through Sunday, March 21, 2027. It is New England’s biggest comedy festival. The initial line-up...

Providence, RI · 1d

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This 6-Year-Old Has Sold Nearly 1,000 Jars of Pickles at His Stand. Now, He’s Growing It into ‘a Real Pickle Business’ (Exclusive)

Donovan Atkinson started a pickle stand in 2025 and spent the past two summers making and selling hundreds of jars of pickles

Attleboro, MA · 2d

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Overnight rain lingers into Friday morning across southern New England

(WJAR) — Periods of rain continue overnight into Friday morning. Although the heavier bands of rain will be offshore by the morning commute, Friday will feature some light to moderate showers in the morning, with temperatures hovering in the upper 30s to near 40!. Rain totals will likely end...

Providence, RI · 21h

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Providence Puts Hit Out On Native Plants

PROVIDENCE — Property owners can spray poisons with impunity. Gasoline-powered leaf blowers can scream for much of the year. Fertilizer can be tossed about without thought. One would think maintaining a lawn at any cost is enshrined in the city’s charter. So what if dogs and wildlife are...

Providence, RI · 1d

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Massachusetts National Guard unveils renovated Fall River armory named after Sgt. Robert Barrett

FALL RIVER, Mass. — Family members of Sgt. Robert Barrett, an Alpha Battery, 101st Feld Artillery Regiment soldier who was killed in Afghanistan while serving in support of Operation Enduring Freedom, members and friends of the Massachusetts National Guard, and area legislators gathered for the ribbon cutting ceremony at the newly renovated Fall River National Guard armory, Monday.

Fall River, MA · 1d

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Rams take strong win over Hawks, claw back against Black Bears

The University of Rhode Island men’s basketball team remained undefeated with wins over Monmouth University on Saturday and the University of Maine on Tuesday. It was the first time since Nov. 19, 2023, that the Rams traveled to play in the Hall of Fame Tip-Off at Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, Connecticut.

Providence, RI · 1d

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Diner Timeline: A 1872 Wagon, an 1893 Patent and a 1906 Worcester Factory Built the American Counter

From Walter Scott's 1872 wagon to an 1893 patent and a 1906 Worcester factory, a dated timeline of how the American diner took shape. The post Diner Timeline: A 1872 Wagon, an 1893 Patent and a 1906 Worcester Factory Built the American Counter appeared first on Timeless Dishes .

Worcester, MA · 2d

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Upshot League announces new woman’s basketball team in Providence

(WJAR) — The Upshot women's basketball league announced a new team that will play its games in Providence. The new team will play games at The Amp, starting in May of 2027. The Upshot league features players who are hoping to advance their basketball careers to the WNBA. Gov....

Providence, RI · 1d

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Rhode Island Made Coffee Milk Its State Drink in 1993. 7 More Local Foods That Confuse Visitors

Order a “cabinet” in Providence and you will get a milkshake. Ask for a hot...

Rhode Island · 1d

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College Tip-Off 2026: Providence College

Providence College's basketball teams are looking to find their way back to the NCAA Tournament.

Providence, RI · 1d

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Late penalties cost Rhode Island another conference game against UNH

The University of Rhode Island football team dropped to 2-4 in conference play with a road loss to the University of New Hampshire on Saturday afternoon, eliminating any postseason hopes. Without fifth-year wide receiver Marquis Buchanan, the Rams and third-year quarterback Alex McClelland generated just 319 total yards of offense.

Durham, NH · 1d

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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...

Rhode Island · 2d

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LINDEN PLACE CONCERT WITH ALEXUS LEE

BRISTOL, R.I. – Linden Place is pleased to present an intimate, speakeasy‑inspired evening of music with acclaimed vocalist Alexus Lee on Friday, November 13 from 7:00 to 9:00 PM. Guests will enjoy a warm, after‑hours atmosphere as Lee delivers her signature blend of jazz, soul, and R&B. The event features cocktail table seating and handcrafted beverages provided by Two Gal’s Cocktails, creating a relaxed, social lounge setting perfect for an unforgettable night of live music.

Bristol, RI · 2d

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Providence Food & Wine Festival set for April 15-18

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Providence, RI · 1d

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It takes $70,600 to $93,777 a year to raise a young family in Fall River. The typical household earns $63,800.

Housing in Fall River costs far less than in most of Massachusetts. But add up what a young family can’t do without – healthcare, housing, utilities, child care, groceries, a car and a phone – and the bill comes to far more than most households in the city earn.

Fall River, MA · 1d

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