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Appeals court rejects bid to block RI Hospital's release of records
12+ hour, 21+ min ago (736+ words) A federal appeals court in Boston on May 19 refused to block Rhode Island Hospital from turning over to a Texas judge medical records for young patients being treated for gender dysphoria. The 1st U. S. Circuit Court of Appeals denied the Rhode Island…...
RI sues country club over illegal seawall built without permission
1+ week, 1+ day ago (74+ words) The Rhode Island Attorney General is suing Quidnessett Country Club to remove an unpermitted seawall. The club built the 600-foot wall in 2023 without approval from state or federal regulators. State. .. The office of Attorney General Peter Neronha is suing Quidnessett…...
The surprising history behind RI's 401 area code " and its future
1+ week, 4+ day ago (66+ words) In 1944, NYNEX implemented a policy requiring Rhode Islanders to dial the familiar 401 area code to make in-state toll calls. That meant that a Providence resident who wanted to call Newport had to. .. The surprising history behind RI's 401 area code " and…...
State dispute could end program for RI adults with mental illness
1+ week, 5+ day ago (80+ words) The dispute, which has been brewing for months between Thrive Behavioral Health and the state Executive Office of Health and Human Services, simmered in the background on Tuesday, May 5, as members of. .. State dispute could end program for RI adults…...
Providence parking officer found with gun after late night incident
1+ week, 6+ day ago (66+ words) A resident was annoyed by city employee's loud music and the employee was riled by a laser pointer witnesses tell police. Providence parking officer found with gun after late night incident PROVIDENCE " A Providence parking enforcement officer faces a charge…...
Here's a sneak peek at 'The Real Housewives of Rhode Island' episode 7
1+ week, 5+ day ago (74+ words) Episode 7 will follow the rest of the girls' trip to Newport, picking up in the aftermath of the fight between Rosie Di Mare and Kelsey Swanson. Here's a sneak peek at 'The Real Housewives of Rhode Island' episode 7 Last week,…...
'Real Housewives of RI' affair allegations fuel courtroom drama
2+ week, 16+ hour ago (74+ words) A Cranston woman is suing the husband of a "Real Housewives of Rhode Island" cast member for slander. The lawsuit is a countersuit to one filed by Brian Pontarelli, who accused Beth Walker of. .. 'Real Housewives of RI' affair allegations…...
RI National Guard units have deployed but won't participate in Epic Fury
2+ week, 5+ day ago (84+ words) One group is heading to an assignment under U. S. Central Command in the Middle East, and the other will join a Horn of Africa task force. RI National Guard units have deployed but won't participate in Epic Fury Amid a wave…...
Real Housewives of Rhode Island midseason preview gets even juicier
2+ week, 5+ day ago (77+ words) Bravo's midseason preview for The Real Housewives of Rhode Island teases escalating feuds, shifting alliances and explosive revelations. Real Housewives of Rhode Island midseason preview gets even juicier On Friday, May 1, Bravo posted a mid-season preview to You Tube, giving…...
Smokey Bones closes last Rhode Island restaurant
2+ week, 6+ day ago (358+ words) Smokey Bones, a nationwide barbecue chain, confirmed it closed its remaining restaurants this week. The company posted a notice on its website stating that all Smokey Bones locations, including the one in Rhode Island, had officially closed their doors as…...