13+ hour ago  (1106+ words) To understand why Gov. Dan Mc Kee, in June, declared a drought watch for only the second time in Rhode Island in 24 years, you need only look at the precipitation numbers over the last 12 months. In nearly every month since…...

1+ week, 4+ day ago  (88+ words) From great white sharks to the fastest shark in the world, here's some of the sharks you might encounter in Rhode Island. Great whites aren't the only sharks off Rhode Island. Take a look There's nothing quite like a video…...

1+ week, 6+ day ago  (78+ words) A great white shark, estimated to be at least 14 feet long, was filmed feeding on a dead whale off the coast of Rhode Island. Researchers from the Atlantic Shark Institute located the dead humpback. .. Video shows massive great white shark…...

2+ week, 1+ day ago  (112+ words) Dr. Philip Chan said he believes that some of the disparities may be explained by the country's current political climate. Transgender people in RI face major health disparities, new study finds Transgender people in Rhode Island have much higher odds…...

2+ week, 2+ day ago  (793+ words) About 40 cats and kittens from two of the state's largest-ever known hoarding cases are in need of homes. And at least three of the rescued kittens are named for great U. S. presidents as the nation celebrates its 250th birthday. One of the…...

2+ week, 3+ day ago  (152+ words) Providence's community meals program is starting up on June 29. Providence water parks and pools will also begin to open on June 29. With summer kicking off, Providence's community meals program will. .. Providence soon to reopen summer meal sites, pools and water…...

2+ week, 3+ day ago  (143+ words) Vanessa Desjardins contends that RI Housing did not pay for the fire insurance she signed up for, but a lesser policy that only covers the mortgage. Bristol homeowner sues RI Housing after devastating house fire Vanessa Desjardins eagerly awaits July…...

2+ week, 3+ day ago  (105+ words) The bestselling author of "The Knitting Circle," "The Red Thread" and more opens up about the heartfelt inspiration for her new kids" book, "Piggy.". .. Beloved RI author Ann Hood shares emotional new kids' book "Piggy" One of Rhode Island"s…...

2+ week, 3+ day ago  (112+ words) As the nonprofit marks its centennial, it would be hard to not see United Way's fingerprints throughout Rhode Island's history over the last century. For 100 years, United Way of RI has been a lifeline in times of need The nonprofit…...

2+ week, 4+ day ago  (280+ words) State Rep. David Morales' campaign to become mayor of Providence received a boost Monday when the Service Employees International Union State Council announced its endorsement of Morales. "David's role in advancing what working people need in this state has been…...