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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 .
Housing, short-term rentals and infrastructure capacity were central issues in Narragansett’s Town Council race. Voters elected five challengers Tuesday, replacing all five incumbents. Jesse Pugh led with 4,210 votes, followed by Thomas Callahan with 3,395, Rupert Friday with 3,033, Lilly Weisz-Nesshoever with 2,864 and Mark Brady with 2,588, The Independent reported.
NORTH KINGSTOWN, R.I. — A federal grant aims to put historic Gilbert Stuart Birthplace water wheels back in motion, the museum has announced. Two water wheels that helped tell the story of colonial industry are getting another turn. The museum has been awarded $128,544 in federal funding to rehabilitate the snuff mill and Hammond Grist Mill.
Rhode Island Heritage Hall of Fame Names 9 Inductees. Lawrence C. Reid, president of the Rhode Island Heritage Hall of Fame, announced the 4th Induction Ceremony of Recent Achievers to be held on Sunday, November 15, 2026, at 12:30 p.m. at The Squantum Club in Riverside, Rhode Island. This year's...
(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...
The Rhode Island Department of Transportation said cleanup continued Saturday morning after the demolition of a bridge over Interstate 195 in East Providence. It said reopening the highway has been delayed because of the weather. "Due to weather conditions, the 10 a.m. partial lane opening has been adjusted," RIDOT said...
Eastern Connecticut towns like Voluntown and Ledyard are attracting homebuyers with lower prices, family appeal and Electric Boat jobs.
Rhode Island's Governor-elect Helena Foulkes says Tuesday's midterm election marked a great night for Democrats and the American people. Following her win,. Foulkes talked about the priorities for her first 100 days in office, including lower utility prices, housing tenants' rights and employment. The Governor-Elect said that she would lean...
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...
Two Harkney Hill Road homeowners can move ahead with oversized accessory buildings: a garage large enough for an RV and a steel barn for farm equipment. Both still go through building permitting. Coventry, R.I. — The Coventry Zoning Board of Appeals on Wednesday night approved two requests from Harkney Hill...
Explore amazing animal stories – visit Animal of Things Now and follow us! Shock collar laws in Rhode Island are less dramatic than many owners expect. As of the sources reviewed for this article, no Rhode Island statute names electronic training collars and bans them. That does not mean anything goes, because the state’s animal cruelty law, its dog tethering rules, and local ordinances can all reach how … This article, Shock Collar Laws in Rhode Island: What Dog Owners Can and Cannot Do , appeared first on Animal of Things . Discover more animal wonders – VISIT Animal of Things NOW AND FOLLOW US FOR FRESH UPDATES! Related Posts: • Petting Zoo Laws in Utah: Licenses, Permits, and Liability Rules Explained • Pet Rent Laws in Maine: What Landlords Can Charge and What Renters Owe • Emergency Cold Weather Shelter Laws for Pets in California: What the Law Requires
"Whether you have a big idea or a simple fix, I want to hear it," the incoming Democratic governor said.
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.
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...
Homeowners disturbing small areas near wetlands or steep slopes could face new filing rules if the council adopts the erosion ordinance. A subdivision decision waits on road records. Hopkinton, R.I. — The Hopkinton Planning Board on Wednesday night voted to send the Town Council a positive recommendation on a proposed...
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.
(WJAR) — Cranston residents are making their frustrations known over the large piles of dirt sitting in and around Garden City Center. The City Council heard from residents and WS Development, the company overseeing construction at the shopping center, during a meeting on Wednesday night. Neighbors weren't holding back,...
Gov. Dan McKee delivered three more judicial nominations to Rhode Island Senate leaders Friday afternoon, naming two new Superior Court justices and a chief judge for the District Court. McKee nominated District Court Associate Judge Debra Saunders to become the court’s chief judge and Family Court Magistrate Denise Cassisi Finkelman and employment attorney Carly B. […]
More than 450,000 Rhode Island Energy electric customers get about $61 in winter relief credits, plus monthly credits from a nearly $170 million settlement.
(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...
