The Case For Rhode Island Comedy

The Newport Comedy Series has sourced talent from New England to the Midwest and California. On Nov. 21 at the Elks Lodge, it will stay close to home. Ray Harrington, who lives in Warwick, will headline, with Billy Garan joining him. “I think the Rhode Island comedy scene is great,”...

Belmont resident receives scholarship for commitment to nursing

NORTON, Mass. — Adeline Takantjas, member of the Wheaton Class of 2029 and an aspiring nurse practitioner, has earned the 2026 Sturdy Health Nursing Scholarship Award. She is a resident of Belmont. Given annually to a high-achieving sophomore, this award includes a renewable $5,000 scholarship, an opportunity for paid...

Elliot Leads Lenox into Quarter-Finals

WALPOLE, Mass. – Jane Elliot scored twice and assisted on a pair of goals Thursday to lead the Lenox girls soccer team to a 4-2 win over Norfolk Aggie in the Division 5 State Tournament Round of 16. Elliot put the ball in the corner of the net to...

Throwback: Isle Brewers Guild starts brewing in Pawtucket

(WJAR) — It was 11 years ago when an idea was brewing in Pawtucket. Isle Brewers Guild sought to help local craft beer makers. Olivia Fecteau was the reporter on November 12th, 2015.

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.

After four seasons with Big Green, Grimm becomes big contributor for Rams

Fifth-year Tyson Grimm read the quarterback’s eyes the entire way, shuffled into the passing lane and intercepted the pass in front of his face, as if it had been intended for him all along. What he did next was run back 84 yards for a touchdown in the final...

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...

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...

RI Weather Alert: Providence Rain Turns Wintry Friday, Nov 13

Rhode Island drivers should prepare for wet highways, colder winds and possible slick spots as temperatures approach 32 degrees.

After losing to BU on Friday, men’s basketball secures first win at Lehigh on Sunday

The men’s basketball team (1-2, 0-0 Ivy) hosted Boston University (2-1, 0-0 Patriot) Friday night in the Pizzitola Sports Center. In an eerily similar fashion to their loss to the University of New Hampshire last week, a first-half lead for Bruno vanished late in the game after BU seized the lead and claimed a 72-67 victory. But on Sunday afternoon at Lehigh University (1-2, 0-0 Patriot), the Bears finally redeemed themselves when 14 points from forward N’famara Dabo ’27 led them to a 65-55 win.

Board game cafe secures limited liquor license

You will soon be able to enjoy a pint of beer or glass of wine at Game House Rhode Island.

WPRI 12 Weather Now 11-12-26 Cold Damp Friday

Neighborhood-Fit Test for Lincoln Variances Has Narrowed, Board Told

The board's legal counsel told members that, under a state change, the neighborhood-character test for dimensional variances now looks only at the specific relief requested, not the whole project. Members questioned whether that leaves room to consider design, and one speaker said it could affect the board's practice of asking for renderings. The issue is expected to come up again when a previously denied application returns.

Back from injury, D-R girls soccer's Cassidy Hasenfratz was electric

Cassidy Hasenfratz’s promising high school soccer career was nearly halted only a month into it. In October 2025 during a South Coast Conference match against rival Seekonk, the then-freshman forward broke her leg in three places through her growth plate, an injury that was not only season-ending, but involved over eight months of recovery before doctors finally cleared her to play this past June. "From the day I got injured, it was devastating because soccer has been a part of my life since I could walk and talk," Hasenfratz, a Rehoboth resident who was born in Switzerland to a Swiss father, Cédric, and an American mother, Kristen. "When you get injured like that, and have such a passion for the sport, you make it your first priority (to get back) and you have to have the passion and determination to keep going and move past the setback." Unable to bend her knee for four months or her ankle for another three, Hasenfratz was grateful for every physical therapy session and chance to get back on the ball, as each step brought her closer and closer to a return to the pitch. It's safe to say that return was a resounding

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.

Providence Food & Wine Festival set for April 15-18

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Editorial: Students need syllabi to pre-register for classes

Pre-registration for the spring semester is upon us. This week holds special anxiety and excitement for undergraduates across grades and disciplines. As Brunonians compete for limited course spots, students face uncertainty over not only whether they will get a spot in a class, but also what the classes they register for are all about.

College Tip-Off 2026: Providence College

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

Pawtucket Water Supply Board lifts restrictions on non-essential water use

Water treatment operations have stabilized at the Pawtucket plant that serves nearly 100,000 Rhode Islanders in the state's Blackstone Valley, the Pawtucket Water Supply Board announced Thursday.