In Burrillville, three activists have locked themselves to construction equipment at Spectra Energy’s construction site. The protest was organized by…
Katherine Doherty
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Local Programs Aim To Stop The ‘Summer Slide’
Students are about to return to their classrooms after a long summer break. One thing their teachers are all wondering: how much did they forget over…
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First Case Of West Nile Of The Season Found In South County
After the discovery of West Nile Virus in a pool of mosquitos in South Kingstown, state officials say the virus is much more widespread. The disease…
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Military’s Tallest Ship Arrives In Newport
The tallest ship in the U.S. military arrives Friday in Newport. The Coast Guard cutter, “The Eagle,” is 295 feet in length and uses more than 6 miles…
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Rebels And Redcoats Set To Storm Sturbridge Village
The Revolutionary War returns to New England soil this weekend in Massachusetts. The annual reenactment known as Redcoats and Rebels is thought to be…
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Introducing A New Generation To Kites At Newport Festival
Hundreds of kites will fly over Brenton Point this weekend for Newport’s annual Kite Festival. The festival has been going on for more than twenty years…
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Can Providence Restaurant Week Spur Summer Business?
Reservations at local restaurants are filling up for upcoming Restaurant Weeks in Providence. Over 100 restaurants are participating in the two-week…
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French Replica Warship L'Hermione Docks In Newport
A replica of French warship from revolutionary times docks Wednesday in Newport. L’Hermione made a famous voyage from France to America under the…
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Independence Day Celebrations Around Rhode Island
Fireworks and Events (By Date) THURSDAY JULY 2ND North Kingstown: July 2nd Town Beach, Beach St @ 8:45 p.m. Pawtucket: July 2nd McCoy Stadium, 1 Columbus Avenue @ 9:30 p.m. FRIDAY JULY 3RD Block Island: July 3rd Town Beach, 7 Corn Neck Rd @ 9 p.m. Bristol: July 3rd Independence Park, [1-32] Thames St @ […]
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Newport City Council OKs Smoking Ban On City Beaches
The Newport City Council has banned smoking on all public beaches. The ban also includes Newport’s famous Cliff Walk and other public walkways. It takes…