New England faces first heat advisory of 2026
The first heat advisory of 2026 has been issued for parts of Massachusetts, Rhode Island, and Connecticut from Tuesday morning until Wednesday evening.
NEWMOA warns of ‘significant disposal capacity’ loss in the Northeast
The eight Northeast states that are members of the Northeast Waste Management Officials’ Association reported disposing of an estimated 33.56 million tons of waste in 2024. About 23% went to landfills that could close within less than five years. An additional 12 millions tons of waste was exported out...
The best Rhode Island high schools for athletes? According to one study, these are...
Given its status as the smallest state in the country, it’s easy for Rhode Island to get lost in the shuffle, especially when you’re talking about sports. A deeper look, however, proves that the Ocean State is right up there with surrounding states when it comes to producing elite athletes. Between Olympians like Ellis
Rhode Island Senate Bill 3118 Seeks to End State’s Sports Betting Monopoly
Introduced by Democratic Senators Frank Ciccone, John Burke, and Stefano Famiglietti , Senate Bill 3118 (SB3118) seeks to expand Rhode Island’s online and retail sports betting market to allow up to six operators. New Bill Aikms to Change Rhode Island’s Monopoly on Online Gambling The bill aims to broaden the state’s s
Only in Fall River Would Someone Risk It All for a Cactus
A couple allegedly walked off with a cactus centerpiece from Fall River’s Belmont Club and security cameras caught the whole thing.
A Haitian eatery is getting ready to shake up the Fall River bakery scene
A new option is coming to Fall River’s bakery scene. Ket’s Bakery will be opening at the former NY Fresh Bagel & Bakery and Katrina’s Bakery at 248 Jefferson Street. Owner, Ketlyne, told Fall River Reporter that it will be the first Haitian bakery in the Fall River area owned by a local Haitian-American owner.
Families hunting for viral Needoh, squishy toys
NeeDohs and squishies are the latest toy craze among children, but many families are struggling to find them on store shelves as demand surges.
Pilot killed in Rhode Island plane crash near Connecticut border, officials say
The National Transportation Safety Board is leading an investigation into the fatal crash.
State employees file class-action lawsuit over RI’s new payroll system
Attorneys filing the lawsuit estimated the problems have affected more than 20,000 employees.
Just 3 Days After Rent Control Dies, New Study Says Providence Is the Hottest...
Just 3 Days After Rent Control Dies, New Study Says Providence Is the Hottest Renters Market in U.S. On Friday night, Providence Mayor Brett Smiley led the successful charge to kill rent control. Advocates came one vote short of overriding the Smiley veto of the legislation. Now, on Monday, a...
