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The grants "will benefit food producers statewide and help get more fresh, RI-grown food and products to tables," U.S. Sen. Jack Reed says.
See the latest announcement from the Town of Portsmouth.
Red Robin said it is "evaluating alternatives for approximately 70 underperforming restaurant locations."
An inch or more of rain could fall Wednesday before high winds return for a much colder and windy end of the week.
Dating back to 2021–22, the women’s team has won an unprecedented 50 consecutive games against Region XXI schools.
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President Donald Trump's long-promised tariffs on imported goods from Canada and Mexico took effect today, and costs are expected to rise.
The following people were arrested by Cranston police between Jan. 18 and Jan. 21.
Building on the program's success, Shawmut Design and Construction and Roger Williams University continue Shawmut Scholars program.
Full-time puppy raisers take service dogs in training into their homes and provide care, socialization, and basic obedience training.
Steven Porricelli, 53, of Warwick, will serve 10 years in state prison after prosecutors proved he molested a child under the age of age 14.
Rhode Island State Police charge the tractor-trailer driver with driving to endanger resulting in physical injury.
Substructure demolition activity is expected to be completed by the end of 2025, according to Rhode Island Gov. Dan McKee.
The grants "will benefit food producers statewide and help get more fresh, RI-grown food and products to tables," U.S. Sen. Jack Reed says.
The grants "will benefit food producers statewide and help get more fresh, RI-grown food and products to tables," U.S. Sen. Jack Reed says.
See which hospitals in Rhode Island receive global recognition.
Here's a look at this week's weather forecast for Rhode Island, as reported by AccuWeather.
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The following people were arrested by Coventry police between Feb. 14 and Feb. 20.
Ryan Gallagher, 31, of Glocester, receives a 12-year prison sentence for the accidental fatal shooting of Taylor Peterson, 25.
