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Rhode Island Current

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Ahead of Johnston exodus, Polisena says FM to lay off local workers

FM is laying off an unknown number of employees in conjunction with plans to relocate its global headquarters from Johnston to Providence, Johnston Mayor Joe Polisena Jr. said on Thursday. Polisena told Rhode Island Current in a phone interview that he met with an FM employee earlier in the day, who said she and at […]

Johnston, RI · 1d

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Recap: Coventry Council Rejects Battery Site Lease, Renews T-Mobile Tower Deal

The proposed battery storage center at the Picillo Superfund Site will not move forward after the council voted to deny the lease. T-Mobile's tower rent drops from $3,500 to $3,250 a month under a new 30-year lease. District 2 has a council member again, a van is coming for school transportation, and the annex learning center gets security upgrades and a grant-funded stormwater design.

Coventry, RI · 1d
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Recap: Warwick Council Backs Sewer Hookup Loans, Delays Retiree Pension Change

Homeowners needing sewer hookups can seek up to $10,000 at 1% interest as the program is refilled; Bly Street at Chestnut becomes a four-way stop; a retiree cost-of-living change returns Nov. 23. Warwick, R.I. — The Warwick City Council on Monday night approved up to $300,000 in backing for a...

Warwick, 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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Napolitano Looks Back on 30 Years on City Council

As three newly elected Newport councilors prepare to take their seats on the dais in December, City Hall will be saying goodbye to Jeanne-Marie Napolitano, one of the longest-serving elected officials in Rhode Island history. “I really think it’s been a privilege to have served as long as I have,”...

Newport, RI · 1d

What'sUpNewp

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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 · 2d

hoodline.com

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Warwick Still Posts Comprehensive Plan Update as Draft Chapters

Warwick is still introducing its comprehensive plan update as unfinished paperwork. The chapters on the city website are labeled drafts, and the public instruction is to keep an eye on the Planning Board for the next agenda item and, eventually, approval. The city's comprehensive plan update page says the documents...

Warwick, RI · 1d

Turnto10.com

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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.

Rhode Island · 2d

WPRI 12 News

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Vanterpool drops 21 points as Providence tops Bryant

PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WPRI) — Devin Vanterpool scored a game-high 21 points as Providence defeated Bryant 78-55 on Tuesday night. Even though the two programs are just miles apart, this was the sixth time the two programs have faced off, with the Friars winning all six. PC improves to 2-1, while Bryant falls to 1-3. The […]

Providence, RI · 2d

theeagledemocrat.com

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Hardwood Flooring: Six Solid Choices for Your Home

- When it comes to home flooring, solid American Hardwoods™ have been our gold standard since the nation’s founding—and they still are. Few materials can match the durability of oak, walnut, maple, ash, and other favorite species, which can be sanded and refinished for decades, outlasting kids, pets, foot traffic, and trends—and somehow looking better for it. They’re also remarkably practical, available in multiple widths, grades, and finishes, and easy to install. “American hardwoods are grown, harvested, and milled right here, giving architects and builders a reliable, high-quality supply,” notes Ian Faight of the American Hardwood Information Center. “Nothing rivals hardwood’s warmth and natural variation, and as a low-emission, renewable resource, it supports healthier interiors and everyday well-being.” Here are six examples of what it can do for your home.

East Greenwich, RI · 18h

The Newport Daily News

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Free mansions, holiday events, plays and more around Newport County

Arts Around the Fire meeting The Arts and Cultural Alliance of Newport County’s monthly networking event, Arts Around the Fire, continues Wednesday, Nov. 18., from 6-8 p.m. at Sardella’s Restaurant at 30 Memorial Blvd West in Newport. This free event is open to the public and no reservations are needed. The Alliance’s guest will be Susie Matthews, founder of Overlap Art Space. Recently reorganized as a non-profit, Overlap is developing new programs and new ways to connect to the arts community. Arts Around the Fire is an opportunity for artists, writers, performers and audiences to engage with colleagues about events affecting the cultural community, and to learn about new ideas and artistic endeavors. Participants are invited to sign up for an artist membership or become a supporting member of the Alliance, a coalition of individuals and non-profits committed to the advancement of arts and culture in Newport County. More information may be found at www.newportarts.org . Temple Shalom hosting Interfaith Thanksgiving Service The 52nd annual Interfaith Thanksgiving Service will take place at Temple Shalom, 223 Valley Road, Middletown, on Wednesday, Nov. 25, at 7 p.m. Please join the Aquidneck Island Clergy Association for an evening of inspirational words and music

Newport County, RI · 1d

Idyllic Pursuit

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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

BaytoBayNews.com

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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 · 2d

The Cool Down

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Rhode Island families face $70-plus delivery fees on $50 in power use, protesters say

"Our families are in need and deserve respect."

Rhode Island · 2d

Rhode Island Current

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URI applications hit another record, even as undergraduate enrollment declines

Rhode Island’s flagship public university is seeing more applications than ever as well as an increase in graduate student enrollment, even as overall undergraduate enrollment declines. The University of Rhode Island received a record 29,267 undergraduate applications this year, according to a Friday presentation given by Dean Libutti, the school’s vice president of enrollment management […]

Rhode Island · 2d

newportthisweek.com

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A Lesson on Listening and Learning

To the newly elected and returning members of Newport’s city council and school committee:. Congratulations and thank you for being willing to serve. With three new members joining the city council and six joining the school committee, you have a rare opportunity. Before the first difficult vote, you get to decide together how you want to conduct the public’s business.

Newport, RI · 1d

Country Herald

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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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Food Aid Callers Waited About 2 Hours to Reach a DHS Worker

SNAP, Medicaid, child care and RI Works benefits all run through the DHS Call Center, where DHS's own table shows average September waits of about two hours for SNAP callers. Medicaid work requirements for expansion adults start Jan. 1, 2027. People calling the Rhode Island Department of Human Services about...

Rhode Island · 2d

GoLocalProv

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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 · 23h

Jamestown Press

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Donate winter gear to BankNewport

The only bank in Jamestown, BankNewport, has launched its “A Hand-Up for Winter” collection drive to help Rhode Islanders stay warm in the colder months ahead. Through Saturday, Nov. 28, the public is invited to donate new, unused gloves and mittens, for both adult and children, at any BankNewport location, including 31 Conanicus Ave.

Jamestown, RI · 1d