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R.I., Mass. gas prices continue to rise as tensions between U.S.,...

PROVIDENCE – The average weekly price of self-serve, regular unleaded gasoline in Rhode Island increased 9 cents to $4.13 per gallon, AAA Northeast said...

Thousands of signatures put a question on Providence’s November ballot. One...

Dave Talan thinks it’s hateful. Rep. David Morales thinks it’s the right thing to do. And Providence Mayor Brett P. Smiley thinks it’s legally...

America250-Enduring Success: Bryant University

(Editor’s note: This is the 24th installment in a weekly series featuring Rhode Island’s oldest companies as the nation celebrates the 250th anniversary of...

Report: State rep. refuses to resign despite living in South Carolina

PROVIDENCE – A Rhode Island state representative is refusing to resign before her term ends in January despite residing more than 850 miles from...

Rhode Island to host U.S. debut of ‘Ocean Business’ in 2027

NEWPORT – The first North American-based Ocean Business event will be held in Newport next September, projected to bring more than 1,500 ocean technology...

Foulkes holds 38-point lead over McKee in latest UNH poll

PROVIDENCE – The latest University of New Hampshire Poll shows there is a clear frontrunner in the race to be Rhode Island’s Democratic gubernatorial nominee.  According to the...

Fed Chair Warsh signals rate hikes may be needed with inflation...

JACKSON HOLE, Wyo. (AP) – Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh said Friday that inflation is still too high and suggested the central bank may...

Independent review praises Providence response to Brown shooting but flags communication...

Providence’s response to the December 2025 mass shooting at Brown University was “highly effective” and “decisive,” according to an independent review commissioned by Mayor...
CAMPAIGN PERFORMANCE: Gov. Daniel J. McKee, left, and Helena Bounanno Foulkes face off at a WPRI-TV CBS 12 debate at Rhode Island College on Aug. 18. 
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McKee says he’s laid groundwork and is ready to build on...

Gov. Daniel J. McKee is betting that his record in office – and his experience as governor – will be enough to carry him...
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Foulkes: R.I. needs new leader to make an abrupt course correction

Helena Buonanno Foulkes says she’s used the last four years wisely. Foulkes came within 3,500 votes of unseating incumbent Gov. Daniel J. McKee in the...
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