Trump administration cuts funding for US offshore wind industry
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Transportation Department on Friday canceled $679 million in federal funding for a dozen offshore…
Officials detect West Nile virus in three Rhode Island towns and cities
The Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management and Department of Health confirmed detections of West Nile virus in…
Europe markets on Thurs Aug. 28: Nvidia beat,
European stock markets opened higher on Thursday, as investors assess an above-consensus quarterly earnings report from tech giant…
Rhode Island prosecutor who warned police “You’re gonna regret this” during arrest put on unpaid leave
A Rhode Island state prosecutor was put on unpaid leave for six months after she was captured on…
European markets open to close: Fed-Trump, French politics
European stock markets opened sharply lower on Tuesday, pulled down by French equities as traders monitored the potential…
Democrats urge Trump to restart offshore wind farm near Rhode Island
NORTH KINGSTOWN, R.I. (AP) — A nearly complete wind farm off the coast of Rhode Island and Connecticut…
Health care groups aim to counter growing ‘national scandal’ of elder homelessness
By Felice J. Freyer KFF Health News BRISTOL, R.I. — At age 82, Roberta Rabinovitz realized she had no…
Great white sharks are going to Maine and Canada to eat seals
SCARBOROUGH, Maine (AP) — Rick Clough spent some four decades fishing for lobsters and sea urchins off the…
Three new trolls make their debut across Rhode Island
(WJAR) — Last year, artist Thomas Dambo brought two large troll sculptures made of recycled materials to Ninigret…
DCYF staffers set to return to Friendship Street office after bat sightings
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WJAR) — A week after a bat was first sighted inside of the building, workers at…
Serena Surprise: Williams makes appearance at Tennis Hall of Fame to induct rival Maria Sharapova
NEWPORT, R.I. (AP) — Serena Williams made a a surprise — and early — appearance at the International…
Judge Frank Caprio, known for his compassion in Rhode Island court, dies at 88
Judge Frank Caprio, renowned for his compassion in Rhode Island courts, has died at the age of 88,…