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WPRI 12 News

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Behind the Story: Everything you need to know about the RI election results

12 News Politics Editor Ted Nesi and Rhode Island Current Senior Reporter Nancy Lavin joined co-host Dan McGowan for this week's edition of Behind the Story to discuss the 2026 midterm election results and implications in Rhode Island.

Rhode Island · 2d

Brown Daily Herald

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Report finds Providence 6th most affordable city for homeownership in R.I.

Despite rising housing costs, Providence has become the sixth most affordable city in Rhode Island to own a home, according to the 2026 Housing Fact Book released by HousingWorks RI in late October. This marks an increase of six places from last year’s ranking, with the report’s estimate of income...

Providence, RI · 1d
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independentri.com

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Key piece of the Gilbert Stuart Birthplace to get new life

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.

North Kingstown, RI · 1d
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coastalabc.com

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'I lied': Body camera video shows fish discovery during Middletown boat inspection

MIDDLETOWN, R.I. (WJAR) — Newly released body camera video shows an environmental police officer finding bags of fish fillets in a fishing crew’s coolers during an inspection in Middletown. ‘I lied’: Body camera video shows fish discovery during Middletown boat inspection. At the start of the video,...

Middletown, RI · 1d
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Rhode Island Current

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Rhode Island inspector general finalist withdraws after landing Washington job

Gov. Dan McKee now has to choose between two finalists to become Rhode Island’s first inspector general after a third candidate accepted another job on the West Coast. Stuart Robinson, one of three finalists recommended to McKee in September, withdrew from consideration Oct. 15, after being confirmed as first inspector general for King County, Washington. […]

Rhode Island · 2d

Turnto10.com

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Rhode Island GOP boss on election losses: Don't look at me

(WJAR) — The leader of Rhode Island’s Republican Party is not taking the blame for an election wipeout Tuesday. In a press release Friday, party Chairman Allyn Meyers pointed out he hasn’t been in the role long, after taking over in late January. "I didn't get to...

Rhode Island · 14h

newportthisweek.com

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Middletown Elects Four New Councilors

The very residents who railed against the Middletown Town Council for the last two years for what they called too much town spending, have now been elected to the council themselves. Husband and wife Terry and Michael Flynn, Christopher Rowe and Leon Amarant, who were consistently vocal against town spending...

Middletown, RI · 1d

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Adaptive Fitness Chain Special Strong Opens First Rhode Island Location

A new fitness provider built specifically for people with disabilities has arrived in Rhode Island, and its co-owners celebrated the milestone with a free community gathering in North Providence. Special Strong, which bills itself as an adaptive fitness provider for children, teens, adults and seniors with physical, cognitive and mental health challenges, opened a location serving Rhode Island and Southeast Massachusetts, with co-owners Michael Yamin and Christy Paiva marking the occasion on Saturday, October 24.

North Providence, RI · 2d

Boston 25 News WFXT

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Dozens of rescued chinchillas now up for adoption in Rhode Island

Over two dozen chinchillas rescued by the Rhode Island SPCA are now ready for adoption.

Rhode Island · 1d

newportthisweek.com

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Domestic Violence Affects More People Than We Realize

One of the things I’ve come to appreciate through my involvement with the Women’s Resource Center is just how many assumptions we make about domestic violence, who experiences it, what it looks like, and whether it happens in our own community. The reality is that domestic violence is much closer to home than many of us realize.

Newport, RI · 1d

Turnto10.com

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The issue of Rhode Island icons that are "gone but never forgotten"

If you are someone who enjoys local nostalgia, then you should grab the latest November issue of Rhode Island Monthly Magazine. In this segment of Studio10, Jamie Coelho of RI Monthly stops in to discuss everything readers can indulge into this month. This magazine is about all the things that are, “gone but never forgotten,” such as the Paw Sox, Benny’s, the Cable Car Cinema and more!

Rhode Island · 2d

macaronikid.com

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Local Veterans Day Events and Parades

Rhode Island offers many ways for you and your family to honor our local veterans. 8:45 AM – 1:00 PM | Veterans Memorial Park, North Kingstown. 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM | Begins at Academy Field, East Greenwich. 3. South Kingstown Veterans Day Parade & Ceremony. 10:00 AM...

Rhode Island · 2d

newportthisweek.com

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Let’s Look at Newport’s E-Conveyance Numbers Together

Like many of my neighbors, I’ve noticed more e-bikes, e-scooters and e-motos on Newport’s streets. I realize these are necessary for many workers to get to their jobs, and I’m not asking for a ban. But riding them can be dangerous. Most riders I see wear little or no protective gear. Some ride unsafely, and many are hard to see at night.

Newport, RI · 1d

commerceri.com

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Governor McKee, RI Commerce Nominate 25 Census Tracts to be Designated as Federal Opportunity Zones

U.S. Department of the Treasury program encourages long-term investment and economic revitalization within designated census tracts by providing federal tax incentives to attract private investment. PROVIDENCE, R.I. – November 4, 2026 – Governor McKee and Rhode Island Commerce announce the nomination of 25 census tracts to be designated as federal...

Rhode Island · 2d

Uprise RI

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Recap: Coventry Zoning Board Approves Large Garage, Farm Barn on Harkney Hill Road

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...

Coventry, RI · 1d

WPRI 12 News

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Blitz 12 Player of the Week: Narragansett WR Max Downey

Narragansett's Max Downey was selected as this season’s eighth Blitz 12 Player of the Week for his pivotal role in the team's 46-32 win over Tiverton last week.

Narragansett, RI · 1d

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Rhode Island’s E-Bike Rules Face Test as More Riders Take to the Streets

NEWPORT, R.I. — After Kayla Watson died, a white bicycle appeared outside Miantonomi Memorial Park with a sign reading “Kayla Watson, October 11, 2023.”. A bucket truck turning left onto Hillside Avenue struck the 34-year-old as she rode her electric bicycle west on Admiral Kalbfus Road. Her death came amid a debate at the Statehouse over how to regulate electric bicycles as their popularity surged.

Newport, RI · 1d

The Cool Down

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Connecticut housing project sparks fears for drinking water supply serving thousands of residents

The settlement provides neither aquifer-specific stipulations nor established maintenance and monitoring plans.

Westerly, RI · 18h

What'sUpNewp

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Letter: Before the first hard vote, agree on how you’ll talk to each other

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 […] The post Letter: Before the first hard vote, agree on how you’ll talk to each other appeared first on What's Up Newp .

Newport, RI · 1d

What'sUpNewp

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Four Newport food pantries stand to gain from $50,000 holiday matching challenge

our Newport meal sites and food pantries are among the agencies that stand to benefit from a $50,000 matching challenge the Rhode Island Foundation is running through the holidays. Here’s how it works: for every dollar the public donates to Trinity Rep during this year’s run of “A Christmas Carol,” the foundation will give an […] The post Four Newport food pantries stand to gain from $50,000 holiday matching challenge appeared first on What's Up Newp .

Newport, RI · 1d