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RI lawmakers conclude final constitutional convention report
There's no way around it: Question 1 asking voters whether Rhode Island should hold a constitutional convention is likely to cause a fair amount of head scratching at the polls this November. The obscure process for recommending changes to the state's foundational text − which no one has participated in since 1986 − is difficult to explain in a documentary, let alone a couple of sentences on a crowded presidential-year ballot. ...
‘The Voice’ Star Billy Gilman Marries Boyfriend Anthony Carbone
Singer Billy Gilman married his partner Anthony Carbone over the weekend in Rhode Island. The one-time runner-up on The Voice chose a large horse farm to host more than 100 friends and family for the Aug. 23 ceremony. The couple started dating in late 2022 and became engaged 11 months...
What Is the Best Small Airport? Rhode Island’s T.F. Green Is in the Running
There are positives and negatives to every traveling experience. The obvious “pro” is arriving at the destination. The “con” is typically getting there. Airports can be stressful, and in my experience, some airports are far superior to others. As a Rhode Islander, I am eternally grateful...
Rhode Island school districts open for first day of school
Several Rhode Island school districts welcomed students for the first day of school on Tuesday. First through twelfth grade returned to the classroom in West Warwick. Smithfield and East Greenwich also began the new school year. Kindergarteners will start in East Greenwich on September 3. Pre-K through ninth grade also...
Massachusetts, Rhode Island, Connecticut, New York, New Jersey Stop & Shops to stop selling tobacco, hold 2 cigarette buybacks
Quincy, Mass. – Stop & Shop announced today that it will stop selling all cigarettes and tobacco products at its 360 stores. The grocery retailer with stores across Massachusetts, Rhode Island, Connecticut, New York, and New Jersey plans to end sales of all tobacco products at all stores by August 31 as a part of the brand’s commitment to community wellness.
Dunkin’ announces new fall menu
You'll find a new $6 breakfast meal deal and a signature drink Rhode Islanders might love. For all of the pumpkin-spice lovers and Dunkin’ enthusiasts, it is your time to shine. Today, the coffee chain announced its fall with new menu items and limited time offers to get you...
Scooter Braun Trolls Taylor Swift's Star-Studded Party in Rhode Island After Admitting He 'Finally Watched' the Documentary on Their Feud
Scooter Braun is fanning the flames of his infamous feud with Taylor Swift. The former music manager, 43, took to his Instagram Stories on Tuesday, August 27, to troll his arch-nemesis, 34, after he viewed the film Taylor Swift vs Scooter Braun: Bad Blood, which highlights their public battle. "I finally watched it," Braun wrote alongside a picture of the poster for the juicy HBO documentary. That wasn't the only swipe he took at Swift, as in another update, he shared an article about the "Karma" singer's recent star-studded bash at her Rhode Island home and jokingly asked, "How was...
North Smithfield candidate resigns from RI Young Republicans after Gus Walz comment
A North Smithfield School Committee candidate has resigned from a statewide Republican group after making a controversial comment about the son of Democratic vice presidential nominee Tim Walz.
On the Cover: Jinghong Chen
COVER ARTIST Jinghong Chen’s favorite season is autumn, conjuring up fond memories of jewel-toned foliage, apples and pumpkins, colonial brick homes, and cozy nights by a fireplace hearth. “Autumn in RI just makes me think of red. It is so warm, homey, nostalgic, and connects me to my roots,” she enthuses. The vibrant color is also a hallmark of Chinese cut paper art.
R.I. cannabis packaging could get more colorful and more informative
Drive along the highway and you’ll see plenty of big, attention-grabbing billboards with bright colors advertising Rhode Island’s few licensed cannabis retailers. But go inside one of those stores and you’ll be met with a sea of neutral colors: White, gray or black. Occasionally, there’s navy blue. Those neutral colors are by design, mostly to […]
Providence man sentenced to ACI for child molestation
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) — A Providence man was sentenced in Providence County Superior Court after a child molestation conviction, according to the office of Attorney General Peter F. Neronha. Richard Hernandez Fernandez, 23, was sentenced to nine years at the ACI on August 22. Fernandez will also be on...
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