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The Providence Journal

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Foulkes asks McKee Cabinet members if they want to stay

PROVIDENCE - Gov.-elect Helena Foulkes ' transition team is asking the members of Gov. Dan McKee's Cabinet – and his office staff – if they want to stay "in a leadership role within Rhode Island state government." A Nov. 12 memo to "Agency Directors" from Foulkes' transition director, Caitlin S. Molina, says: "We are conducting a review of executive leadership positions across state government. "We recognize the importance of experience, institutional knowledge, and continuity in serving the people of Rhode Island, and we welcome expressions of interest from current leaders who wish to be considered for continued service." Those interested in staying are asked to send a "letter of intent describing your interest in continued service and your vision for the agency, department, or organization under your leadership" – and a résumé by the end of day on Nov. 19. Similar memos were sent to the education commissioners for K-12 and the state colleges, Commerce Corp. President Jim Bennett and the governor's office staff. It is not yet clear if the memo went to every agency director in McKee's administration, but it echoed what Foulkes told reporters at a press conference earlier in the week: that she anticipated a mix

Rhode Island · 1d

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New pay-to-park signage posted in Kingston Emporium

The Kingston Emporium has installed new QR-code signage requiring drivers to pay for longer-term parking, offering a compromise for University of Rhode Island students who previously risked being towed for parking in the lot all day. The Emporium is a commercial plaza next to the URI campus and is home...

Kingston, MA · 2d
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Three RI Nursing Homes’ Sale Advances Over Neronha’s Objections

The proposed ownership change puts financial oversight, staffing and resident-care protections before the Department of Health, which makes the decision on the acquisition. A state advisory council has recommended approval of a for-profit operator’s acquisition of three Rhode Island nursing homes, according to Attorney General Peter Neronha, who is urging the Department of Health to reject the purchase or impose financial and resident-care protections.

Rhode Island · 19h
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Fire breaks out at a food market in Providence

PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WJAR) — Crews respond to a fire at New Way Supermarket on Elmwood Avenue in Providence around 2 a.m. Saturday morning. Firefighters responded to a third-alarm fire at a commercial strip mall on Elmwood Avenue, which began at New Way Supermarket and spread to a neighboring business.

Providence, RI · 1d
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Middletown Teen is Making Her Way in Music

From the first time Elvis Presley appeared on television his “risqué” dance moves and “suggestive” lyrics, older adults responded in abject horror. Same thing when The Beatles debuted on American TV eight years later. Their long shaggy hair and tight pants were just too much for the older folks who thought these “invaders” were destroying popular culture and stomping on the music they loved.

Middletown, RI · 2d

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Warwick Board Approves 4 Lots Near Rocky Point After Developer Cuts Project From 7 Duplexes

The Warwick Planning Board has approved a subdivision of land near Rocky Point State Park after the project was scaled back from an earlier proposal for seven duplexes to four buildable lots. The vote came at the board's Nov. 4 meeting, clearing the way for four buildable lots with frontage on Palmer Avenue and a roughly two-acre open-space parcel behind them.

Warwick, RI · 2d

The Providence Journal

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Dine in or get takeout this Thanksgiving from these RI restaurants

Thanksgiving is right around the corner, on Thursday, Nov. 26, which for hosts can mean the daunting task of putting together a complex menu for a large crowd. Thankfully, if cooking is not your forte or you simply want a less stressful holiday, many restaurants offer meal options for dine in or takeout. Some offer their regular fares along with Thanksgiving specials. Prices listed do not include taxes or gratuity unless noted. Gratuity prices vary by restaurant. Providence Patio on Broadway 166 Broadway, Providence, 401-227-9366, www.thepatiori.com, will be open Thanksgiving Day. Check online for menus and hours. Capital Grille 10 Memorial Blvd., 401-521-5600, thecapitalgrille.com , will be open for dining from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. on Thanksgiving. They offer their entire menu as well as a turkey dinner special for $50 per adult and $20 per child. They also offer a takeout package of side dishes to serve four to accompany your home-roasted turkey. The cost is $140 and is available for pickup on Nov. 26 or Nov. 27. Fleming's Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar One West Exchange St., 401-533-9000, flemingssteakhouse.com, has a prix fixe menu with your choice of filet mignon, bone-in ribeye or traditional roasted turkey breast,

Providence, RI · 1d

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Here's the Thanksgiving Pie and Side Dish Rhode Island Loves Most

Every Thanksgiving table features a few dishes that arrive uninvited yet spark heated debates if left off the menu. In Rhode Island, you can lock down your staples before the tablecloth is even laid. New search data reveals the favorites. Rhode Island’s top Thanksgiving pie is apple or apple crumble, while the go-to side dish […]

Rhode Island · 10h

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RIDOT to close on-ramp to the Henderson Bridge in East Providence

(WJAR) — The Rhode Island Department of Transportation is going to close the on-ramp to the Henderson Bridge in East Providence on Friday. The closing is scheduled to start at 9:00 p.m. and will close the on-ramp from North Broadway to the Henderson Expressway in East Providence. RIDOT is...

East Providence, RI · 1d

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NBC 10 I-Team: More than $2M a year in pay: TF Green Airport boss gets massive raise

WARWICK, R.I. (WJAR) — Rhode Island’s largest airport has racked up awards, and now the boss will be raking in a lot more cash, nearly $2.2 million a year in pay. The new deal more than doubles CEO Iftikhar Ahmad’s annual compensation. The Rhode Island Airport Corporation...

Rhode Island · 1d

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FM Says It's Moving HQ to Providence; What They Didn’t Say Is Hundreds of Jobs Are Headed to MA

FM Says It's Moving HQ to Providence; What They Didn’t Say Is Hundreds of Jobs Are Headed to MA. FM earlier this week announced that it is closing its Johnston, Rhode Island headquarters facility and moving to Providence. As GoLocal reported last February, the company purchased the building that was formerly IGT's headquarters. FM used to be named FM Global.

Providence, RI · 2d

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Stop & Shop Turkey Express to Provide Thanksgiving Meals to Thousands

MASSACHUSETTS – Stop & Shop is providing more than $680,000 in food and funding through its annual Turkey Express program, helping thousands of families across Massachusetts, Connecticut, Rhode Island, New York and New Jersey this Thanksgiving. The program will benefit more than 25 hunger-relief organizations with thousands of turkeys,...

Massachusetts · 1d

WPRI 12 News

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‘Don’t be secretive’: Johnston mayor reacts to FM’s exit

Earlier this week, one of Rhode Island's biggest employers, insurance firm FM, announced plans to close its Johnston office and move to Providence.

Johnston, RI · 2d

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CBRE arranges sale of three retail properties at 989 Centerville Rd. to Curbline Properties

Warwick, RI CBRE has arranged the sale of three retail properties totaling 14,827 s/f at 989 Centerville Rd. Curbline Properties purchased the properties from affiliates of Sand Point Companies. CBRE’s Robert Thompson, Matthew Gorman, Michael Shover, Thomas Finnegan and Nick Holtz represented the seller and procured the buyer. “This...

Warwick, RI · 2d

Country Herald

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Rhode Island Thanksgiving Weather: Warmer Pattern, Snow Still Possible Nov. 22-28

Rain, snow and freezing rain remain possible, but Thanksgiving travel impacts are uncertain.

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WPRI 12 News

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La Salle holds singing day for 18 student athletes

PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WPRI) — La Salle held a signing day for 18 student athletes that are furthering their athletic and academic careers at the next level. 14 of those athletes are playing at the Division I level.

Providence, RI · 2d

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Warren Floats Selling Town Buildings to Buy Old Guard Site

Warren could buy the former National Guard building on Market Street by matching a $610,000 auction bid. Officials said the town's 30-day window is expected to open after a state board meets Nov. 24. The new council, set to be sworn in next month, would make the call. Ideas discussed included selling the Main Street building that houses Head Start, possibly to the program's operator for housing and the program, and eventually selling the Miller Street rescue station. Officials said a $2 million grant is a reimbursement for a rescue station, not cash in hand. No vote was taken.

Warren, RI · 1d

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Cranston Planners Oppose Grant Avenue Homes, Split on Rockwood Avenue

Owners seeking to build on undersized lots on Grant Avenue head to the Zoning Board of Review with negative Plan Commission recommendations, and a positive recommendation failed on one Rockwood Avenue request. Planning staff had recommended approval, arguing older neighborhoods like Thornton were built on 4,000-square-foot lots. Commissioners said the projects would exceed density on the city's future land use map. A positive recommendation on one Rockwood request failed two to three, and negative recommendations on both Grant Avenue requests passed by voice vote. The Zoning Board makes the final decision.

Cranston, RI · 2d

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Council Discusses How to Respond When ICE Arrives in Town

Above: The Town Council talks about ICE in East Greenwich with with town staff at their Nov. 9, 2026, meeting. Photo by Elizabeth McNamara. It follows the detention of 2 men working at the EG Car Wash Oct. 29. How should the town respond when federal Immigration & Customs Enforcement...

East Greenwich, RI · 2d

Brown Daily Herald

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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.

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