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Fifty years after “Jaws” sparked global fear, scientists on Cape Cod are using cutting-edge tech—from shark-mounted cameras to real-time trackers—to understand great whites like never before
Entangled seals rescued from Block Island returned to their natural habitat following months of rehabilitation
An unseasonable coastal storm is set to bring wind gusts over 40 mph and up to 2 inches of rain to Rhode Island and southern New England, as cold air and a strong jet stream fuel an unusual late-spring weather pattern
The popular seafood restaurant suffered significant structural damage in the blaze, the cause of which has not been determined
$500 fines draw sharp criticism from ACLU and at least one legislator
News anchor Mario Hilario and radio executive Tony Mendez reflect on their groundbreaking induction into the Rhode Island Radio and Television Hall of Fame — and what it means for the Latino and Filipino communities and future broadcasters
Transparency supporters urge lawmakers to update the Access to Public Records Act for the first time since 2012, calling for better access to crash data, 911 recordings, and other key documents
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