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Nor’easter, 'blockbuster snowfall' could be brewing for RI this weekend
1+ hour, 48+ min ago (418+ words) Rhode Island could see a "blockbuster" snowstorm this weekend, as a nor'easter is growing in probability, according to forecasters. As of the morning on Feb. 18, the National Weather Service in Norton is tracking a potential "significant" winter storm for Sunday…...
Mark Patinkin can't sweep latest RI government botches under the rug
5+ day, 20+ hour ago (82+ words) Channel 12 lifted the Job Lot "patches," and there they were " the erroneous "Seal of Rhode Island and Providence" emblems. Tim White also reported the new rug wasn't cheap. It cost $70,000. You might ... Mark Patinkin can't sweep latest RI government botches…...
RI Lottery Powerball, Lucky For Life winning numbers for Feb. 11, 2026
1+ week, 2+ hour ago (193+ words) Prizes less than $600 can be claimed at any Rhode Island Lottery Retailer. Prizes of $600 and above must be claimed at Lottery Headquarters, 1425 Pontiac Ave., Cranston, Rhode Island 02920. Mega ... RI Lottery Powerball, Lucky For Life winning numbers for Feb. 11, 2026 The Rhode…...
'Freedumb': RI Republicans want to ban gas-powered leaf blower bans
1+ week, 2+ day ago (72+ words) Rhode Island Republicans have introduced a bill to prevent cities and towns from banning gas-powered landscape equipment. The bill aims to protect landscapers who say electric alternatives are too ... 'Freedumb': RI Republicans want to ban gas-powered leaf blower bans PROVIDENCE…...
'Real Housewives of Rhode Island' gets a premiere date. Here's how to watch.
1+ week, 6+ day ago (142+ words) Here's what we know about when the series will premiere, and how to watch it: The debut season of "The Real Housewives of Rhode Island" will premiere Thursday, April 2 at 9 p.m. on Bravo . After the ... 'Real Housewives of Rhode Island' gets…...
These are the 'most endangered sites' in Providence. Here's why.
1+ week, 6+ day ago (81+ words) The Providence Preservation Society each year identifies a handful of properties in the city that are "endangered." ... PROVIDENCE " Developers buying up properties near Providence College, the endless languishing of the Cranston Street Armory and the demolition of historic schools are…...
East Providence swears in Rapoza as police chief, promotes 18 others
2+ week, 1+ hour ago (118+ words) Michael J. Rapoza was sworn in as chief of police and 18 others received promotions during a ceremony overseen by East Providence Mayor Roberto DaSilva. East Providence swears in Rapoza as police chief, promotes 18 others Mayor Roberto DaSilva said the promotions were…...
Would-be buyer of ailing RI hospitals pitches lawmakers on $18M backstop
2+ week, 16+ hour ago (111+ words) Centurion Foundation hopes to close on the sale of Roger Williams Medical Center and Fatima Hospital by the end of February if $18M backstop is OK'd. Would-be buyer of ailing RI hospitals pitches lawmakers on $18M backstop The would-be owners of Roger…...
Exploring Rhode Island: What are the best things to see and do (and eat)?
2+ week, 3+ day ago (22+ words) Providence Journal editor Lynne Sullivan wants your suggestions for where to go next in her quest to see all of Rhode Island....
How RI plans to accelerate AI adoption in these key state industries
3+ week, 7+ hour ago (260+ words) The report calls for widespread worker education on AI tools, as well as AI use in government and small business. How RI plans to accelerate AI adoption in these key state industries Getting workers able to use AI tools is…...