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At a packed Westerly hearing, residents, activists, and property owners clashed over whether a historic right-of-way guarantees public access to a pristine stretch of coastline long treated as private

Providence affordable housing developer is co-plaintiff

Rhode Island’s CRMC will consider designating a disputed right-of-way as public, challenging wealthy homeowners’ long-standing efforts to keep the beach private

Hot rocks, seaweed, and clams are the core elements of this ancient style of cookout, which a Quaker meeting in Dartmouth, Mass., has held annually since the 1880s

What started as a grassroots art fair is now a growing celebration of local creativity—featuring live performances, interactive murals, and a welcoming space for artists and families alike

The Providence-based arts organization started in 1985 as a place for unjuried and uncensored art. AS220 founder Bert Crenca tells us about the early days in run-down buildings. And we hear from two of the leaders today, Anjel Newman and Janay Pina, about how AS220 is continuing the tradition today. Plus: a preview of their block party: Foo Fest!

We highlight a few of the many events happening across the Community Libraries of Providence – from a bilingual theater workshop to your chance to make a giant cyanotype image from vintage Apollo mission moon photographs. Plus: the Smith Hill block party

New Bedford’s Portuguese-language library branch will remain open to the public, New Bedford’s mayor said yesterday in a press release

On July 5, thousands of Cape Verdeans in Massachusetts and Rhode Island will celebrate the 50th anniversary of the West African country’s independence. Morning host Luis Hernandez spoke with two people from the region who will be honored at a national celebration in Washington, D.C.