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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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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.

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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...

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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.

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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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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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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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RI elementary schools should include World Languages: Letters

Elementary students should be introduced to World Languages What if children in Rhode Island had the opportunity to start learning another language in kindergarten instead of waiting until middle or high school? As someone who speaks Spanish and Portuguese, has a Master's degree in World Language Education, and is a mother, I believe this is an idea worth considering. First, I want to recognize the hard work of our schools, teachers and administrators. My intention is not to criticize what schools are doing, but to share an idea that could create opportunities for our students. In many schools, students begin learning a world language in middle or high school. I wonder what would happen if we introduced languages much earlier, starting in elementary school. My interest in this topic also comes from my family experience. Spanish and Portuguese were spoken in our home when my son was growing up. However, much of his exposure outside the home was in English. He watched television in English, listened to music in English and experienced English in many parts of his daily life. When he started school, his teachers initially thought English was his second language. Watching him grow up surrounded by three

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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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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...

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Lindemann ’29: Crisis pregnancy centers are a threat Rhode Island can’t ignore

The Ocean State helped buoy the blue wave that swept the nation on Nov. 3. The Democratic nominee for governor, Helena Foulkes, won her race by over 100,000 votes. The Democrats running for the Senate, the House and Attorney General also won their races. None of these victories are surprising — we live in one of the bluest states in the country. Especially when it comes to pro-choice legislation, Rhode Island is extremely liberal. In 2019, the state codified the protections of Roe v. Wade into state law, and in 2024, we established legal protections for clinicians and prohibited legal action targeting legally provided health care.

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Jamestown Community Theatre to Perform ‘Merrily, We Roll Along’

The Jamestown Community Theatre will stage Stephen Sondheim’s musical, “Merrily, We Roll Along,” which was first staged on Broadway in 1981 and enjoyed a revival to massive popularity several years ago. Danny Landino stars as Franklin Shepard, alongside Alex Rossi as Charley Kringas and Meg Carnaroli as...

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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.

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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.

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Sports betting companies push for expansion in Rhode Island, citing lost revenue

(WJAR) — Major online sports gambling companies looking to expand into Rhode Island are releasing data they hope bolsters their case for more competition, as they claim the state is losing out on millions in revenue. The Sports Betting Alliance, which is made up of gambling apps including DraftKings,...

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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...

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Blocked Exits and Unpaid Hours: The Record on Dollar Store Jobs

Dollar General and Family Dollar operate dozens of stores across Rhode Island, where federal OSHA enforces private-sector workplace safety and the state minimum wage is set to rise from $16 to $17 an hour on Jan. 1, 2027. When federal safety inspectors walked into the Dollar Tree at 760 Tiogue...

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Off-campus parties shut down during Halloween, houses get stickered

Student Halloween parties off-campus faced shutdowns last week as local police responded to noise complaints and issued citations across Narragansett neighborhoods. On campus, URI Police planned for Halloween ahead of the holiday weekend, which prepared them for business as usual. “It was a normal weekend for us,” URI Police Chief...

Narragansett, RI · 1d

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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 · 1d

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