Rhode Island voters reject two bond questions, approve $450 million in borrowing
Rhode Islanders OK’d three of five bond measures on Tuesday’s ballot, approving a combined $450 million in borrowing to fund projects in higher education, housing and environmental projects, while rejecting $150 million for economic development and historic preservation.
Newport elects Holder, Smyth, Dring and Cullen at-large; Mazza falls 46 votes short
Pinnock and Conklin win the ward races, and seven of nine School Committee candidates take seats, according to unofficial results with all Newport polling locations reporting
Matos beats Loughlin to win another term as Rhode Island lieutenant governor
Democratic Lt. Gov. Sabina Matos defeated Republican challenger John Loughlin to win reelection Tuesday, securing another four years in Rhode Island’s second-highest general office.
No. 24 West Virginia women survive Rhode Island 68-64 behind Gia Cooke’s career-high 28 points
Gia Cooke scored a career-high 28 points, and No. 24 West Virginia beat Rhode Island 68-64 on Tuesday night for its 13th straight season-opening victory.
Foulkes defeats Block and Guckian to win governor’s race
Democrat Helena Buonanno Foulkes triumphed over her general election opponents Tuesday night to become Rhode Island’s next governor.
Newport Illuminated Boat Parade returns Nov. 27
The 27th annual parade circles Newport Harbor at 6 p.m. the Friday after Thanksgiving. Viewing is free, and spectators are asked to bring a non-perishable food donation for the MLK Community Center.
Middletown Islanders 12U football reaches Super Bowl; three cheer squads win state titles
The undefeated 12U team shut out Dartmouth 33-0 Sunday and plays New Bedford on Nov. 8 at Seekonk. Three cheerleading teams won RISMA championships and advance to regionals in Springfield.
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Alperen Sengun leads Rockets past Celtics 109-93 as Houston moves into first in West
Alperen Sengun had 26 points, 10 assists and seven rebounds to lead the Houston Rockets to a 109-93 win over the Boston Celtics on Monday night.
Pastrnak scores lone shootout goal to give Bruins 3-2 win over Golden Knights
David Pastrnak slipped a shot past Carter Hart to break a shootout stalemate and give the Boston Bruins a 3-2 victory over the Vegas Golden Knights on Monday night.
Jane Pickens brings Warren Miller and Teton Gravity Research to Newport this month
Warren Miller’s 77th film, “Days Off,” screens Nov. 5 and 6; TGR’s “Actually, It Is Rocket Science” follows Nov. 11. All three screenings start at 7:30 p.m.
On Election Day eve, RI surpasses 17% voter turnout, with record early voting numbers
A record-setting number of Rhode Island voters have cast ballots in-person during the 20-day early voting period that ended at 4 p.m. Monday, according to the Rhode Island Department of State’s live voter turnout tracker.
Drake Maye and the Patriots are finding ways to win even as injuries pile up
The Patriots went from being among the NFL’s healthiest teams last season to becoming one of its most injured during the first half of this season.