3+ hour, 37+ min ago  (735+ words) Exploring an uninhabited island is one of those things that sounds fun in theory. In reality, you're likely to encounter angry birds, poison ivy, toxic military waste and ticks. Many of the 100-plus islands in Rhode Island waters " aside from…...

4+ mon, 2+ day ago  (215+ words) Over the past seven years, the RI Life Index has asked Rhode Islanders what they think about the state of the economy, employment, food security, health care and housing. Survey answers provide a glimpse into the "lived realities" of people…...

10+ mon, 1+ week ago  (574+ words) PROVIDENCE - If you take a stroll in downtown and listen carefully, you might just hear an Italian serenade coming from the water. Follow the voice and you'll find a gondola gliding down the river. There's only ever been one gondola…...

11+ mon, 6+ day ago  (421+ words) The Fourth of July " a day of fireworks, parades, and patriotism in the United States " is right around the corner. The holiday, also known as Independence Day, falls on a Friday this year, which means many workers will be experiencing…...