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Farewell to thee: Twice Told Tales closes the book

It’s time for the next chapter. Last Saturday, the Cranston Herald found Karen Calkins, longtime proprietor of Twice Told Tales, packing and cleaning alongside Pam Sheridan and Lil Mangan, co-owners of Village Art & Antiques. The three women have shared the quaint space nestled in the Pawtuxet Village at 2145 Broad Street for more than two decades, but the time has come to close the shops.

Cranston, RI · 1d
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Rhode Island sees spike in rabid animals in 2026

Rhode Island health officials are warning residents about a significant increase in rabid animals across the state this year. The Rhode Island Department of Health said 48 rabid animals have been identified so far in 2026, nearly double the annual average of 25 reported between 2021 and 2025. The warning...

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Place a Pet Isabelle finds her forever home!

A few weeks ago we featured a Place a Pet with Isabella the German Shepherd. We are happy to announce that Isabella has been adopted by a lovely family in Coventry, Rhode Island. She will be spending her senior years in her new forever home on Johnson’s Pond with her...

Coventry, RI · 2d
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Cranston Strikes New JWU Payment Deal After Three Years of Getting Nothing

Cranston's Finance Committee has signed off on a new voluntary payment agreement with Johnson & Wales University that would bring the city $150,000 a year for three years, then $100,000 annually after that, following a stretch in which the university sent the city nothing at all. The full City Council is set to weigh in at its regular monthly meeting on Nov. 16.

Cranston, 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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Why officials are calling in federal experts as rabies spikes in Rhode Island

Health officials are warning Rhode Island residents to stay away from wild animals after two more raccoons tested positive for rabies in Johnston and Coventry, according to the Rhode Island Department of Health. The sick animals were found near Green Earth Avenue in Johnston and Plainfield Pike in Coventry. So...

Rhode Island · 1d

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RI Wildlife Clinic is here to help with animal encounters

The Wildlife Clinic of Rhode Island, located just 15 minutes off the URI Kingston campus, is dedicated to caring for injured and orphaned wildlife in Rhode Island, and is spreading information on how to handle wildlife situations. Partnered with the Wildlife Rehabilitators Association of Rhode Island, the Wildlife Clinic has...

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Table Flips & Book Signings: Teresa Giudice Announces Rhode Island Tour Stop

"Real Housewives of New Jersey" star Teresa Giudice is heading to the Greenwich Odeum. Get all the details on her upcoming RI book event inside.

East Greenwich, 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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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 · 19h

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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

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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

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Meet Eleanor: The Sweet Brussels Griffon Mix Waiting for Her Forever Family

Eleanor is eleven months old, twelve pounds, and still very much a baby, and she is ready to travel! The Brussels Griffon mix is fully vetted and waiting in Texas for the journey north, where a family in New England is hopefully already wondering what they ever did without her.

Rhode Island · 3d

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Newport Schools Lay Out Fixes After Low State Test Ratings

Newport school officials said Thompson Middle School is rated one star and Pell Elementary School and Rogers High School two stars on state ratings. A district official said the district lacks sustained professional development, needs new-teacher mentoring, and has very limited tier 2 intervention, the extra help for struggling students. The student services director said about 26% of students districtwide qualify for special education and tied that rate partly to the lack of reading and math interventionists. Each school has filed an improvement report, and the district has added weekly writing in grades three through eight.

Newport, RI · 2d

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Rhode Island Veterans Home hosts special celebration to honor veterans

BRISTOL, R.I. (WJAR) — Rhode Island leaders gathered to honor those who served on Veterans Day. A special celebration was held on Wednesday at the Rhode Island Veterans Home in Bristol. "Today we honor all of our veterans,” Gov. Dan McKee said at the event. "One of the reasons...

Rhode Island · 2d

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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 · 1d

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

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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

The Newport Daily News

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Slow down and enjoy these weekend events in Newport County

We've reached a bit of a downtime locally. Sure, the holidays are coming full steam ahead, but for now our schedules aren't quite packed with events. It affords us time to decide our schedule and how we want to spend the weekends, mostly. This weekend is perfect for that with events that are meant to enjoy with leisure. From concerts to art shows and a fundraiser, there's something out there for you, so take a look at what's happening and start making plans. Taste of Portsmouth Portsmouth Free Public Library invites you to our 25th annual "Taste of Portsmouth" fundraising event at the Library, 2658 East Main Road, on Friday, Nov. 13, from 7 to 9 p.m. Special Anniversary Pricing: This year, in honor of our our 25th anniversary, all tickets will be $25! Tickets are available at the Circulation Desk; cash or check only, please. Due to our special pricing event, we are limiting the number of tickets sold. Also, tickets will only be sold in advance: No tickets will be sold at the door. This is a wonderful evening of samples of wine, beer, and amazing food from some of Portsmouth’s most popular restaurants. If you have never

Newport County, RI · 2d

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Op-ed: Medicare Advantage often isn’t an advantage. Shop around before Dec. 7.

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