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TROLL ­SIGHTING: ­
Louise Bishop, South County Tourism Council CEO and president, visits one of the two trolls living in the woods of Ninigret Park in Charlestown. Bishop says the trolls, made of recycled materials, have drawn 100,000 visitors this year alone. Three more trolls have been installed recently in Rhode Island. 
PBN FILE PHOTO/­ELIZABETH GRAHAM

The tourism sector sees new faces, but new challenges, too

Rhode Island’s tourism and hospitality sector has seen some new additions since 2021. Those searching for recreation and leisure now have the options of TopGolf,...

R.I. eligible for SBA loans for economic injury from February blizzard

PROVIDENCE – All five counties in Rhode Island are eligible for Economic Injury Disaster Loans for those impacted by the historic February blizzard, The...

May 20 deadline looming for federal disaster relief from last winter’s...

PROVIDENCE – Time is running out for individuals, local governments, businesses and eligible nonprofits in Kent, Providence and Washington counties affected by the severe...

With more bus driver applications coming in, RIPTA avoids service cuts

PROVIDENCE – Facing a budget shortfall of $18 million next fiscal year, decreased ridership and the sudden resignation of its CEO, R.I. Public Transit...

FEMA: 1,300 R.I. applicants have received $5.8M in federal storm assistance

PROVIDENCE – As of April 19, $5.8 million in grants have been awarded to 1,305 applicants across Providence, Kent and Washington counties that were...

Federal disaster relief declarations issued for December and January storms

PROVIDENCE – The Federal Emergency Management Administration on Thursday announced that individuals, local governments, businesses and eligible non-profits in Kent, Providence and Washington counties...

Deadline approaching to apply for federal storm assistance

PROVIDENCE – Time is running out for those in Providence County affected by the approach of Hurricane Lee that brought heavy rains, wind, flooding...

Providence County declared eligible for federal disaster relief

PROVIDENCE – The Federal Emergency Management Agency on Sunday announced that applications for federal disaster assistance are now available for those affected by the...

Neighborhood Health, Meals on Wheels mark milestone in food delivery program

SMITHFIELD – Meals on Wheels of Rhode Island and health insurer Neighborhood Health Plan of Rhode Island recently celebrated the 1,000th delivery of shelf-stable...

Winter storm warning: Parts of R.I. could see 4-7 inches of...

PROVIDENCE – The National Weather Service has issued a winter storm warning for Providence, Kent, Bristol and Washington counties, as the region braces for...
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