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Community Focus: RI Education Commissioner Angélica Infante-Green

Rhode Island Education Commissioner Angélica Infante-Green joined Community Focus to discuss the future of the state's students and schools.

Rhode Island · 22h

We Are Berkshires

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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

coastalabc.com

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Periods of rain develop, impacts to Friday morning's commute

Rain is underway across Southern New England on Thursday evening, with showers expected to linger into Friday. Storm Team 10 Radar: Track live radar ahead of heavier rain here. Periods of steadier rain move in later tonight, especially following the evening commute. The biggest impacts to our roadways are expected...

Rhode Island · 1d
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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
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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

eastgreenwichnews.com

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EG Honors Veterans With Parade, Ceremony

Above: Flyover and flag – the flyover was from the 143rd Airlift Wing, RI Air National Guard, Quonset. Photo by Ray Johnson. Picture-perfect day to celebrate those who put their lives on the line for the country. Veterans, community leaders, residents and visitors alike gathered for East Greenwich’s annual...

East Greenwich, RI · 19h

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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 · 2d

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Small Dog, Big Journey: Little Paco Arrives in New England Seeking Love

Paco has arrived in Rhode Island from Texas, and he comes bearing a promise: in exchange for a forever home, he will lend a hand with all those leaves. "OK, that seems unlikely, but he 100% will keep you company while you rake!"

Rhode Island · 2d

Turnto10.com

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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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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

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

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Middletown Schools, Library Project Going Full Bore

The Middletown Town Council approved expenditures for major town projects on Nov. 2 that are reportedly on time and on budget. The news was positive on the high school-middle school, which would include no new tax increases and is on course to come in between $5 million and $6 million under the borrowing limit of $190 million.

Middletown, 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 · 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...

Rhode Island · 2d

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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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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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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

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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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URI’s Ocean Robotics Laboratory Allows Students, Faculty to Dive Deep into Underwater Technology

NARRAGANSETT, R.I. — Professor Chris Roman stood in a spacious room at the new Ocean Robotics Laboratory on the University of Rhode Island’s Graduate School of Oceanography (GSO) campus, surrounded by 3-D printers, holding an underwater pressure housing for a research vessel that one of his students made.

Narragansett, RI · 1d

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Marcus & Millichap lists Oak Harbor Village Square for sale

Exeter, RI Marcus & Millichap was awarded the exclusive listing for the sale of Oak Harbor Village Square, a mixed-use property. Thomas Shihadeh, Rhode Island broker of record, is leading the exclusive marketing campaign on behalf of the seller, with Adam Cohen working in association with Shihadeh from Massachusetts. “Oak...

Exeter, RI · 15h