LIFESTYLE September 13, 2024 Meet the American who first planted apples in the colonies: William Blaxton, eccentric settler William Blaxton, an eccentric loner and Anglican minister, settled Boston before the Puritans and Rhode Island before Roger Williams — and planted the first apple orchards in America.
Rhode Island September 10, 2024 Dem incumbent survives challenge as GOP picks a winner in Rhode Island Senate primaries Voters in Rhode Island's Senate primary on Tuesday chose the two candidates who will represent the Republican and Democrat parties in November.
POLITICS September 10, 2024 Race to replace GOP governor in swing state on tap as primary season comes to a close on Tuesday The battle to succeed retiring Republican Gov. Chris Sununu is the marquee battle as New Hampshire, Delaware and Rhode Island hold the final state primaries of the 2024 election cycle
TRAVEL September 7, 2024 Autumn in New England: 6 states pack big color, major history, in small area Autumn is high tourism season in New England. These six sites, one in each New England state, offer a highlight-reel tour of the area that gave birth to American independence.
TRAVEL September 5, 2024 Fall leaf-peeping New England travel has Americans eyeing 6 states and dates With the first day of fall right around the corner, check out the peak weeks to visit New England states to catch the best fall leaves on your next trip to the Northeast.
Rhode Island August 22, 2024 Chaotic moments caught on camera during Rhode Island wind farm forum; police investigating Newport, Rhode Island, police released a video this week seeking the public's help identifying a man who intervened when women disrupted a hearing on offshore wind turbines.
LIFESTYLE July 9, 2024 On this day in history, July 9, 1828, American painter Gilbert Stuart dies at age 72 Painter Gilbert Stuart, whose distinctive style is the way millions of Americans view the Founding Fathers and other key figures, died on this day in history, July 9, 1828.
Joe Biden July 1, 2024 Democratic senator 'horrified' by Biden's debate performance, says campaign needs to be 'candid' Some Democrats are voicing concerns over President Biden's debate performance, which has been heavily criticized.
ENTERTAINMENT July 1, 2024 Celebrity couples who married in Rhode Island before Olivia Culpo and Christian McCaffrey The smallest state has hosted big weddings. Former Miss Universe Olivia Culpo may be the latest to be wed in the Ocean State, but she is not the first celebrity to do so.
Mammals June 12, 2024 Deer crashes through bus windshield while driver calmly continues his route in Rhode Island Three passengers were injured on Monday in Rhode Island after a deer jumped through the windshield of a RIPTA bus in Warwick, according to officials.
91±¬ÁÏ Flash June 10, 2024 Rhode Island calamari chef from viral 2020 DNC appearance backs Trump: 'We need a businessman' Chef John Bordieri of Iggy's Boardwalk in Rhode Island said, despitie his previous appearance in a 2020 video that aired at the DNC, he is a Republican and is backing Trump.