By DOUG ALDEN Associated Press BOSTON (AP) — Matthew Knies scored a pair of goals and the Toronto Maple Leafs snapped a three-game losing streak with a 4-2 victory over the Boston Bruins on Tuesday night. Max Domi and William Nylander also scored for the Maple Leafs and John Tavares had three assists as Toronto […]
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Newport senator’s bill to ban algorithmic and surge pricing heads to committee Tuesday
A bill from a Newport-area state senator that would ban businesses from using algorithms and real-time data to manipulate what customers pay is headed to the Rhode Island Senate Commerce Committee for a hearing Tuesday afternoon. The legislation (2026-S 2428), introduced by Sen. Dawn Euer (D-Dist. 13, Newport, Jamestown), would make it a deceptive trade […]
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Newport and Portsmouth among 15 municipalities to share $5.7 million in state outdoor recreation grants
Two Newport County communities are among 15 municipalities statewide sharing more than $5.7 million in matching outdoor recreation grants announced this week by Gov. Dan McKee and the Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management. Newport will receive $500,000 — the maximum large development grant available — to develop the John Chafee Boulevard Recreation Area in […]
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Portsmouth and Bristol lawmakers introduce bill to reopen closed beds at Rhode Island Veterans Home
Two East Bay lawmakers are pushing to tackle the staffing crisis that has kept dozens of beds closed at the Rhode Island Veterans Home, introducing legislation that would require state agencies to analyze the problem and develop a plan to fix it. Sen. Linda Ujifusa (D-Dist. 11, Portsmouth, Bristol) and Rep. Susan Donovan (D-Dist. 69, […]
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Newport Classical Music Festival announces 30 concerts across 11 venues for its 57th season
Newport Classical’s 57th summer music festival will bring 30 concerts to 11 venues across Newport from July 2-19, 2026, the organization announced Tuesday. Tickets go on sale to the general public on April 8 at 10 a.m. at newportclassical.org/music-festival. The festival opens July 2 at The Breakers with Delirium Musicum, a self-conducted chamber orchestra described […]
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Giusto and Mother Pizzeria are leaving Track 15; Yagi Noodles and Grumpy Pies are moving in
Track 15, the food hall at 1 Union Station in downtown Providence, is welcoming two new concepts this spring after Giusto PVD and Mother Pizzeria PVD announced they will not be renewing their leases in order to focus on their Newport operations. Mother Pizzeria’s last day at Track 15 is Sunday, March 29. Newport’s Mother […]
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Climate Action Rhode Island endorses Sue AnderBois for lieutenant governor
A Rhode Island grassroots environmental organization has thrown its support behind Providence City Council member Sue AnderBois in the 2026 race for lieutenant governor, citing her record on clean energy and climate policy as the driving force behind the endorsement. Climate Action Rhode Island announced its backing of AnderBois on Sunday, describing her as a […]
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Florida hires Rhode Island’s Tammi Reiss as its next women’s basketball coach
By MARK LONG AP Sports Writer GAINESVILLE, Fla. (AP) — Florida hired Rhode Island’s Tammi Reiss as the program’s next women’s basketball coach Monday, tasking her with rebuilding the least-accomplished program on campus. Reiss, a three-time Atlantic 10 coach of the year, spent seven seasons with the Rams and led them to the NCAA Women’s Tournament for […]
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What Sold: A look at 21 homes that traded hands last week in Newport County. (March 16 – 20)
Recent conveyances across Newport County continue to reinforce a clear trend as we move deeper into the spring market. The upper tier remains active and decisive, highlighted by several notable sales including the rare in-village waterfront offering at 39 & 41 Walcott Avenue in Jamestown, as well as Middletown’s highest sale of the year to […]
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Timberwolves snap 18-game skid in Boston by beating Celtics 102-92
BOSTON (AP) — Bones Hyland scored 23 points, Jaden McDaniels had 19 and the Minnesota Timberwolves beat the Celtics 102-92 to snap an 18-game losing streak in Boston. Ayo Dosunmu added 17 points, eight rebounds and six assists for Minnesota, and Rudy Gobert had 14 rebounds and nine points. The Timberwolves’ last win in Boston […]
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Providence brings in Bryan Hodgson from South Florida as men’s basketball coach
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) — Providence is bringing in Bryan Hodgson from South Florida to become its new coach. The Friars announced Hodgson as their 17th head coach on Sunday. He takes over for Kim English, whose three-year tenure with the program ended on March 13 after a loss to St. John’s in the Big East Tournament quarterfinals and a 15-18 […]
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Timmons, Cody lead Alabama past Rhode Island 68-55 for NCAA Tournament win in 1st round
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — Jessica Timmons scored 21 points and Essence Cody added 19 as Alabama beat Rhode Island 68-55 Saturday in the first round of the women’s NCAA Tournament. The Crimson Tide (24-10) won a first-round tournament game for the third straight year by shooting 53.2% (25 of 47) and dominating inside, outscoring the Rams […]
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Cities with the most expensive homes in Rhode Island
Purchasing a home is one of the most important investments there is. More than a place to live, homeownership is an asset with the potential to tremendously rise in value. But with home prices reaching record heights, affordability plays a huge role for buyers. The typical home value in the United States was $361,371 in […]
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Portsmouth rep wants kratom locked up behind sales counters
by Alexander Castro, Rhode Island CurrentMarch 20, 2026 The psychoactive herb kratom can be legally sold in Rhode Island starting April 1, but a Portsmouth lawmaker and pharmacist wants it to be kept in a locked case behind sales counters. Rep. Michelle McGaw, a Portsmouth Democrat, had voted against passage of the kratom law last […]
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On the market: 27 open houses across Newport County this weekend
There’s something about the first weekend of spring in Rhode Island that just feels like a reset. Longer days, a bit more light in the air, and for many buyers and sellers, a renewed sense of momentum. We have seen it so far. Open houses that we have hosted have been BUSY. After a long […]
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Dr. Michael Fine: What’s crazy about hospitals and money
It’s budget time again at the Statehouse. I’m hearing that Rhode Island’s hospitals are asking the legislature for money. Again. This happens every year, and usually the hospitals tell us about a crisis that provides a very good reason for those hospitals to get another $100 million of our tax dollars. This year the crisis […]
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Outlook for Newport Hospital birthing center dims after Brown University Health logs $18M Q1 loss
by Nancy Lavin, Rhode Island CurrentMarch 19, 2026 Executives at Brown University Health never mentioned the Newport Hospital birthing center during a 30-minute call with investors Thursday, nor was it included in a 17-slide PowerPoint presentation detailing the health care system’s first quarter financial results. But the accredited labor and delivery unit — the only […]
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Boat House restaurant puts winning student dish on the menu
The Boat House restaurant is featuring an adaptation of the winning dish from the 14th Annual Rhode Island High School Culinary Arts, Foodservice & Hotel Management Competition on its menu through Monday. The appetizer — Asian Chicken Wonton Cups — was created by students Anthony Morales, Richard Desmarais, Tyler Hartley and Liam McGloin from the […]
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Rhode Island high school hockey team rallies to championship after fatal ice rink shooting
By KIMBERLEE KRUESI Associated Press PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) — As Colin Dorgan stood before a deafening crowd exploding in pride for his high school hockey team’s championship win, secured by a goal in an exhausting yet exhilarating quadruple overtime, three seats were noticeably empty in the Rhode Island arena. The high school senior’s mother, brother […]
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Rhode Island sees spike in drug overdoses, health officials issue statewide alert
Rhode Island health officials are warning the public after a spike in non-fatal drug overdoses last week surpassed a statewide threshold for the first time since 2023. The Rhode Island Department of Health reported 55 people received care at emergency departments for suspected drug overdoses between March 10 and March 16 — exceeding the state’s […]
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Rhode Island hockey team rallies to championship after ice rink shooting
By KIMBERLEE KRUESI Associated Press PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) — As Colin Dorgan stood before a deafening crowd exploding in pride for his high school hockey team’s championship win, secured by a goal in an exhausting yet exhilarating quadruple overtime, three seats were noticeably empty in the Rhode Island arena. The high school senior’s mother, brother […]
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Sail Newport steps aside as St. Pete-Clearwater named next North American stopover of The Ocean Race
St. Pete-Clearwater, Fla., will serve as the North American stopover of The Ocean Race 2027, race organizers announced Wednesday, with Sail Newport confirming it chose not to pursue the bid. Sail Newport, Rhode Island’s Public Sailing Center — which hosted the race in 2015 and 2018 under the Volvo Ocean Race name and again in […]
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Edwards again pushes bill to shift coastal oversight from CRMC to DEM
For the second consecutive year, a Tiverton lawmaker is pushing to strip the Coastal Resources Management Council of its authority and hand coastal oversight to the Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management. Rep. John G. Edwards (D-Dist. 70, Tiverton) introduced legislation this session — bill 2026-H 7996 — that would abolish the CRMC and replace […]
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Newport International Boat Show reports $22.5 million in economic impact for Rhode Island during 2025 event
The Newport International Boat Show generated more than $22.5 million in economic impact for Rhode Island during its 2025 event, according to a newly released economic impact study. The show, which took place Sept. 11-14, 2025, at the Newport Yachting Center in downtown Newport, drew 30,000 attendees from across the country and around the world. […]