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September 1, 2023

Rhode Island airport ends lockdown; security threat deemed unfounded, police say

The Rhode Island T.F. Green International Airport in Warwick, 60 miles south of Boston, has reopened following a brief lockdown that was triggered by a security threat report.

September 1, 2023

'Life-threatening' rip currents posing risk to Labor Day weekend beachgoers

The National Weather Service is warning beachgoers ahead of Labor Day weekend of the rip current risk along the shorelines of the Northeast.

August 24, 2023

Historic Block Island, RI, hotel to be demolished after weekend fire

Block Island's historic Harborside Inn, declared a total loss after sustaining significant damage during a weekend fire, will be demolished.

August 22, 2023

Feds greenlight offshore wind project near Rhode Island, Martha's Vineyard

The Department of the Interior on Tuesday announced that it approved a proposed windfarm project in federal waters near Rhode Island, south of Martha's Vineyard.

August 22, 2023

Massachusetts man sentenced to 3 years in Rhode Island for stealing $1 million from employer

A man from Massachusetts was sentenced to three years behind bars in Rhode Island. The man used company credit cards for his own personal expenses such as buying airline tickets.

August 21, 2023

Block Island welcomes back vacationers a day after hotel fire spurs state of emergency

A day after a state of emergency was declared on Block Island due to a hotel fire, the island has already reopened to vacationers. Firefighters were shipped in from around the state.

August 19, 2023

Rhode Island tourist spot Block Island declares state of emergency after hotel fire: officials

The Harborside Inn on Block Island, Rhode Island, in New Shoreham caught fire late Friday night, prompting authorities to fly in at least 50 firefighters to help fight the blaze.

August 18, 2023

Uncommon tornado lifts car off Rhode Island interstate amid severe weather in New England

A rare tornado touched down in Rhode Island, lifting a car off Interstate 295 during a spell of severe weather that swept through storm-weary New England.

August 16, 2023

Rhode Island woman dies after infection with tick-borne disease

Health officials said a senior Rhode Island woman is dead after contracting a case of the Powassan virus. The rare disease is spread through the bite of an infected tick.

August 16, 2023

Rhode Island election board finds 'no obvious pattern of fraud' in congressional campaign of Lt. Gov. Matos

An investigation into nomination signatures submitted by the congressional campaign of Rhode Island Lt. Gov. Sabina Matos found "no obvious pattern of fraud."