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Critics of Council President Chris Duhamel say any deal with a shoreline fire district that cedes a right-of-way in Watch Hill would violate Westerly’s town charter
Providence officially has a new Bishop
The popular seafood restaurant suffered significant structural damage in the blaze, the cause of which has not been determined
Flames broke out early Tuesday at the iconic South Kingstown waterfront restaurant, a staple of Rhode Island’s summer dining scene; no injuries reported
Ciccone’s federal firearms license does not pose a conflict of interest, ethics panel rules 8–1, but warns he must recuse if legislation impacts him more than other Rhode Island gun dealers
New recommendations from the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists call for local anesthesia and shared decision-making during in-office gynecological procedures, addressing long-standing concerns about untreated pain and medical inequity
Rhode Island AG scores two more wins as federal fallout continues
Tenant advocates push for stronger renter protections and rent hike limits, while landlords and Realtors warn of reduced investment as legislative commission on landlord-tenant law prepares final recommendations
The open-strike began last Thursday over wages, benefits and workplace safety
A Washington County jury has cleared former high school basketball coach Aaron Thomas of the most serious charges against him but convicted him of two misdemeanors for subjecting his students to “naked fat tests.”