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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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PennLive.com

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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 · 13h
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Rabid raccoon boom? State experts see unusual spike in rabies cases

Forty-six cases of Rabies have been confirmed in Rhode Island as of Oct. 27, a 53% increase in cases compared to last year. This value is nearly double the annual average of 25 cases between 2021 and 2025. In total, the state has reported 25 rabid raccoons, 14 bats, four skunks, a cat, a coyote and a woodchuck.

Rhode Island · 17h

hoodline.com

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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 · 11h
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Rhode Island Has Counties but No County Government. 5 Other Quirks Rhode Islanders Take for Granted

On the second Monday of August, Rhode Island closes its state offices for Victory Day. It’s the only state that does, and locals don’t think anything of it. Here’s why Rhode Island has counties but no county government, and the other quirks Rhode Islanders take for granted.

Rhode Island · 2d

What'sUpNewp

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Newport Historical Society reopens Holiday Market at Colony House Nov. 17

The Newport Historical Society will reopen its Holiday Market at the Colony House on Tuesday, Nov. 17, running through Sunday, Dec. 20. The market is open Monday through Thursday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Friday through Sunday until 6 p.m., with local vendors selling handcrafted goods inside the 1739 building on Washington Square. […] The post Newport Historical Society reopens Holiday Market at Colony House Nov. 17 appeared first on What's Up Newp .

Newport, RI · 13h

Animal of Things

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Aggressive Dog Laws in Rhode Island: Vicious Dog Hearings, Owner Duties, and Liability

Explore amazing animal stories – visit Animal of Things Now and follow us! Aggressive dog laws in Rhode Island work differently than in many other states. Instead of a ladder of “potentially dangerous” and “dangerous” labels, the state has one formal label, “vicious,” and a hearing process that decides whether a dog earns it. A separate set of liability rules decides who pays when a dog hurts someone. … This article, Aggressive Dog Laws in Rhode Island: Vicious Dog Hearings, Owner Duties, and Liability , appeared first on Animal of Things . Discover more animal wonders – VISIT Animal of Things NOW AND FOLLOW US FOR FRESH UPDATES! Related Posts: • July 1 Is the West Virginia Dog License Renewal Deadline: Who Pays and How • When Must You Renew a Dog License in Hawaii? What Hawaii Law Requires • Dangerous Dog Breeds Banned in Kansas: What Each City Allows

Rhode Island · 17h

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Food Aid Callers Waited About 2 Hours to Reach a DHS Worker

SNAP, Medicaid, child care and RI Works benefits all run through the DHS Call Center, where DHS's own table shows average September waits of about two hours for SNAP callers. Medicaid work requirements for expansion adults start Jan. 1, 2027. People calling the Rhode Island Department of Human Services about...

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BaytoBayNews.com

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Menhaden Compromise Draws Angry Attacks From Recreational Fishing Groups

After rejecting status quo and deeper cuts, commissioners adopted a phased reduction that considered fishing communities and ecological managementNEWPORT, RI / ACCESS Newswire / November 11, 2026 /

Newport, RI · 1d

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Status of Newport Birthing Center Provided by Coalition Update

The Coalition for Newport Hospital Birthing Center held a meeting on Nov. 9 to update the community on negotiations with Brown University Health about the fate of the Noreen Stonor Drexel Birthing Center. Moms Over Margins co-founder Cassie Voll, chair of the coalition, was joined at the Newport Public Library...

Newport, RI · 13h

newportthisweek.com

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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,”...

Newport, RI · 13h

What'sUpNewp

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

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Rhode Island · 15h

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Glackin odd man out for council

As ballots continue to trickle into the state’s Board of Elections, the leading candidates for town council remain the same as on election night. The lone incumbent, Democrat Mary Glackin, is currently on the outside looking in. Although the state has not yet certified the election, it appears she will not be re-elected to her second term, as canvassing clerk Keith Ford said he only has five pending overseas ballots. Three of those ballots, moreover, are qualified for federal offices only.

Jamestown, RI · 1d

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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 · 2d

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Proclamation Brewing welcomes visitors to new Warwick space

WARWICK, R.I. (WJAR) — Proclamation Brewing is welcoming customers to its new space at 298 Kilvert St. in Warwick with an opening-week lineup featuring food trucks, sports and a Veterans Day discount. In a Facebook announcement, the brewery said the space is ready for visitors to gather at the...

Warwick, RI · 1d

Jamestown Press

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Donate winter gear to BankNewport

The only bank in Jamestown, BankNewport, has launched its “A Hand-Up for Winter” collection drive to help Rhode Islanders stay warm in the colder months ahead. Through Saturday, Nov. 28, the public is invited to donate new, unused gloves and mittens, for both adult and children, at any BankNewport location, including 31 Conanicus Ave.

Jamestown, RI · 1d

Country Herald

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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, RI · 2d

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 · 1d

Brown Daily Herald

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Canfield ’28: Hegseth dishonors Brown military students

On Monday, Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth spoke at the Naval War College in Newport. During his fiery speech on the dangers of civilianizing military education, he announced that he had cut the NWC’s ties with Brown. He commented that “the only place more stridently ideological in one direction more than Columbia or Harvard is Brown.” But his announcement that he had directed the end of the 2014 Research and Education Memorandum of Agreement between Brown and the NWC was only a blip in his half-hour speech. The attack on Brown, however brief, follows a pattern of insults to the many Brunonians who served their country in the military. Brown and its military-affiliated students have made impressive strides in the past 15 years to ensure our community is welcoming to our service members and prepare students for service careers. By disrespecting that community, Hegseth dishonors these students.

Newport, RI · 1d