Richmond, RI Local News and More

Richmond

See all locations

Customize your news

Cloudy

49°F

Richmond, RI · LATEST NEWS

WPRI 12 News

partner publisher · 60.4K followers

North Kingstown bans retail sale of dogs, cats and rabbits

The North Kingstown Town Council has approved an ordinance to ban the retail sale of dogs, cats and rabbits.

North Kingstown, RI · 1d

Turnto10.com

website

Middletown vet, 89, goes viral for unexpected performance of 'You're A Grand Old Flag'

MIDDLETOWN, R.I. (WJAR) — An 89-year-old Middletown veteran is going viral for his unexpected performance during a veterans pinning ceremony. Anthony Chatowsky, who lives with his wife Florence in the senior living section of John Clarke Senior Living, said before retiring, and before opening up the once Fish Print Museum, he spent a lot of time serving our country.

Middletown, RI · 1d

coastalabc.com

website

Newport mother sues school officials after son's locker room assault at Rogers High School

NEWPORT, R.I. (WJAR) — The mother of a former Rogers High School student is suing the city of Newport and school officials, alleging they failed to protect her son from repeated bullying before he was assaulted by football players inside a school locker room. Susan Mello says her son,...

Newport, RI · 15h

What'sUpNewp

partner publisher · 196 followers

Counties with the most veterans in Rhode Island

Pexels.com","title":"patriotic veterans day composition with flag","orientation":"1"}" data-image-title="pexels-photo-33972284" data-image-description="" data-image-caption=" Photo by Steppe Walker on Pexels.com " data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/whatsupnewp.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/11/pexels-photo-33972284.jpeg?fit=780%2C519&ssl=1" /> There are roughly 17.1 million veterans living in the U.S., according to data from the Department of Veterans Affairs. Though, the VA anticipates the percentage of the U.S. population with military experience will continue to decline over the next couple of decades—by 2046, it expects the number of living U.S. veterans to decrease by 29%. Stacker compiled a list […] The post Counties with the most veterans in Rhode Island appeared first on What's Up Newp .

Rhode Island · 21h

fallriverreporter.com

website

Department of Children, Youth & Families discloses the fatality of 1-year-old infant

BOSTON – Pursuant to Rhode Island General Law § 42-72-8(c), the Department of Children, Youth & Families is disclosing the fatality of a 1-year-old infant. The infant passed away at a Massachusetts hospital on Friday. DCYF has notified the Office of the Child Advocate. The infant was involved...

Rhode Island · 12h

WPRI 12 News

partner publisher · 60.4K followers

Warwick brewery opens back up under new name, brand

Proclamation Brewing is officially back open under new ownership.

Warwick, RI · 1d

GoLocalProv

website

Residential Properties Closes Watch Hill Home for $11.1 Million — Highest Sale Since January 2025

Residential Properties Closes Watch Hill Home for $11.1 Million — Highest Sale Since January 2025. Residential Properties Ltd. announced on Tuesday the sale of 6-8 Chapel Place in Watch Hill for $11.1 million. RPL Broker Associate Dottie Nigrelli represented the buyer in this transaction. According to State-Wide MLS data,...

Westerly, RI · 2d

Country Herald

publisher · 12.7K followers

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.

Providence, RI · 1d

Uprise RI

website

Recap: East Greenwich Council Adopts Historic-House Neglect Rule, Delays Liquor Renewals

Owners of neglected historic buildings could face town repair liens, which the council may now release or waive. Seven businesses' liquor renewals return Nov. 23. East Greenwich, R.I. — The East Greenwich Town Council on Monday night adopted, 5 to 0, an ordinance letting the town act against owners who let historic buildings decay. The final version gives the council discretion to release repair liens or waive their interest, according to the East Greenwich Town Council's published meeting recording.

East Greenwich, RI · 1d

newportthisweek.com

website

Real Estate: October 26 to October 30

Real Estate Transactions from October 26 to October 30. 51 Ayrault St. was sold by Joyce Kirby, Trustee of the Joyce Kirby Revocable Trust & Michael Greene, Trustee of the Michael Greene Revocable Trust to Christine Dobberphul for $2,858,000. 27 High St. Unit 2 was sold by Kathleen Bernard, Trustee...

Newport, RI · 22h

WPRI 12 News

partner publisher · 60.4K followers

Gov.-elect Helena Foulkes names Rivera, Harlam to lead 23-member transition group

Watch the news conference live on WPRI.com.

Rhode Island · 1d

Turnto10.com

website

Care New England brings primary care, specialists and imaging under one roof in East Green

EAST GREENWICH, R.I. (WJAR) — Care New England has transformed a former office building off South County Trail into a medical facility designed to give patients access to primary care, specialists and diagnostic services in one location. Dr. Roger Mitty, president and chief operating officer of the Care New...

East Greenwich, RI · 15h

coastalabc.com

website

Rhode Island Attorney General-elect Kim Ahern announces transition team

(WJAR) — Rhode Island Attorney General-elect Kim Ahern has announced her transition team ahead of becoming the state’s top lawyer. Ahern officially won the position last week after breaking through a crowded primary. The co-chairs are Jerry Coyne and Linn Freedman. Coyne is a former Rhode Island Deputy...

Rhode Island · 1d

Uprise RI

website

Quonset Site Records Show No Sludge-Burning Plant, Town Reps Say

Town reps say Quonset's Technical Review Committee never reviewed a pyrolysis plant on All American Way, so one would need a new review. Proposed park rule changes, including better meeting records, go to the Planning Commission Nov. 12. North Kingstown, R.I. — North Kingstown's two representatives on the Quonset Development...

North Kingstown, RI · 1d

Uprise RI

website

East Greenwich Police Had No Role in ICE Action, Town Manager Says

Town Manager Andrew Nota told the East Greenwich Town Council that police had no involvement in or advance notice of a recent federal immigration enforcement action. He said the department's internal policy has no requirement to notify the administration or council, and asked whether the council wants to codify the policy in an ordinance or go further. A police official said officers questioning federal agents could be seen as interference. Council members discussed referring affected people to Congressman Magaziner's office, state resources and community groups. No vote was taken; a council member asked staff to look into outreach, and Nota agreed.

East Greenwich, RI · 1d

Turnto10.com

website

East Greenwich shows gratitude to veterans with parade

EAST GREENWICH, R.I. (WJAR) — East Greenwich residents lined up to thank veterans Wednesday during a decades-long Veterans Day parade, including a 103-year-old retired Navy aviator celebrating alongside his family. Community organizations marched side by side, handing out candy and waving to spectators who gathered to show their appreciation.

East Greenwich, RI · 21h

Rhode Island Current

partner publisher · 9.3K followers

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 · 16h

eastgreenwichnews.com

website

Council Discusses Strategies to Reach 10% Affordable Housing

The panel also approves new “demo by neglect” ordinance. The Town Council Monday night considered different ways to increase the number of affordable housing units in town beyond relying on private development alone, the town’s traditional stance. Members of the Affordable Housing Commission presented their annual report...

East Greenwich, RI · 1d

coastalabc.com

website

Fire in office trailer at Electric Boat under control; no injuries reported

NORTH KINGSTOWN, R.I. (WJAR) — A fire broke out in an office trailer at Electric Boat on Wednesday, according to the North Kingstown fire chief. The fire occurred before 5:30 p.m. and was brought under control. No injuries were reported. The North Kingstown fire marshal and Rhode Island State...

North Kingstown, RI · 14h