R.I. congressional delegation opens probe into denial of blizzard disaster relief...
PROVIDENCE – Rhode Island’s congressional delegation is demanding answers as to why the Trump administration blocked disaster relief funding for the state after February’s historic blizzard.
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Greenman’s primary win over Pawtucket Mayor Grebien caps night of political...
PROVIDENCE – “We want change.”
The voters’ message at the end of Rhode Island’s primary elections Wednesday was clear with several incumbents suffering defeat.
Adam Greenman...
Wholesale prices moved higher last month in latest sign of stubborn...
WASHINGTON (AP) – Wholesale inflation picked up last month after cooling earlier this summer as higher oil and gas prices stemming from the Iran war...
Amazon drivers seek Teamsters recognition at Providence facility
PROVIDENCE – More than 90 delivery drivers at Amazon’s DRI1 facility in the city are seeking recognition and bargaining with Teamsters Local 251 after...
Foulkes defeats McKee in gubernatorial primary; Providence will have a new...
PROVIDENCE – Helena Foulkes defeated Rhode Island Gov. Daniel J. McKee in the state’s Democratic primary Wednesday, making him the first governor in any...
Five Questions With: Shawn Harris
Shawn Harris is co-founder of Sixteen on Center, a design-build firm that has worked on residential projects across Rhode Island and southeastern Massachusetts for...
Vintage truck collector leases Smithfield warehouse to restore, display commercial vehicles
SMITHFIELD – A vintage heavy-duty vehicle restoration company recently leased 7,200 square feet of industrial space at 27 Appian Way, according to Sweeney Real...
UMass Dartmouth gets $730K for offshore wind workforce, research
DARTMOUTH – The University of Massachusetts Dartmouth has received three awards totaling $730,000 from the Mass Clean Energy Center to expand offshore wind workforce development and...
Election26: R.I. primary voters deciding on gubernatorial, congressional, Providence mayoral candidates
PROVIDENCE – Rhode Island voters headed to the polls Wednesday for the state’s 2026 primary, deciding which candidates will advance to the Nov. 3...
Ex-Barrington Christian Academy teacher indicted on federal child exploitation charges
PROVIDENCE – A federal grand jury has indicted a former Barrington Christian Academy teacher who was already arrested accused of inappropriate conduct with a...
