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How warm is the water on RI beaches? It's just about as warm as it will get

Late August might be the best time to go swimming at Rhode Island beaches. Here's how much the water has warmed up since June ...

Rhode Island’s newest treasure: A trail of giant trolls

Three more of Danish recycling artist Thomas Dambo’s gigantic troll sculptures, made from reclaimed materials, have been ...

Rhode Island prosecutor in viral arrest video placed on unpaid leave, job future unclear

The Rhode Island Attorney General's office confirms prosecutor Devon Flanagan, whose arrest for trespassing went viral this ...

RI and CT governors: Halting Revolution Wind undermines regional energy efforts

PROVIDENCE – Gov. Dan McKee and Connecticut Gov. Ned Lamont, along with other Rhode Island officials, on Aug. 23 condemned a ...

From the radio to concerts these bands have rocked out. They got their start in RI

We wondered about bands that got their start in the Ocean State and made it onto the national stage. We found a few with an ...

‘Low frequency, high drama’: RI's deadliest airplane deaths since 1962

That includes the death of a passenger aboard a Pilgrim Airlines DeHavilland Twin Otter aircraft that landed on the frozen ...

Rhode Island Judge Frank Caprio, whose empathy in court earned him fame online, dies at 88

Retired Providence, Rhode Island, Municipal Court Judge Frank Caprio, who found online fame as a caring jurist and host of ...

Hurricane Erin moves away, but waves, flood threat remain for Rhode Island

Coastal Rhode Island is under a high surf advisory and flood advisory as Hurricane Erin continues to send big waves to the ...

How to cure the primary care crisis? Rhode Island prescribes student loan support

Caleigh Paquette prides herself on planning ahead. The 26-year-old physician assistant laid the groundwork for her career as ...