Newport’s Spring Recycling Day returns April 25 at Easton’s Beach
The annual Earth Day event accepts electronics, textiles, scrap metal, cardboard, rigid plastics and up to three bulky items per household
DEM marks Rhode Island’s 129th Arbor Day with nearly $200K in tree grants
Pawtucket ceremony highlights 11 urban forestry and tree equity projects across the state
Euer bill would require state review before any Rhode Island birthing center could close
Legislation filed as Newport’s Noreen Stonor Drexel Birthing Center remains open but faces $4.9 million annual funding gap
League of Women Voters Newport County to host public discussion on Rhode Island elections and security on April 23
Secretary of State Gregg Amore and Deputy Secretary of State Rob Rock will lead the conversation at Innovate Newport
Rhode Island shifts its primary to Wednesday, Sept. 9, easing a Labor Day poll setup crunch
Rhode Island’s primary elections will now be held on Wednesday, Sept. 9, moving it back from the typical Tuesday election day because it fell too close to Labor Day.
McGaw pushes to ban plastic-waste ‘advanced recycling’ in R.I. as EPA weighs looser pollution rules
The Portsmouth Democrat says Rhode Island should move now to block pyrolysis facilities; industry calls the high-heat process a recycling breakthrough, environmental groups call it incineration in disguise
Federal judge dismisses DOJ lawsuit seeking detailed information about Rhode Island voters
A federal judge on Friday dismissed a Trump administration lawsuit demanding detailed voter data from Rhode Island, a decision that follows similar rulings in a handful of other states.
Newport to plant Liberty Tree on Arbor Day, marking kickoff to America’s 250th celebration
A 20-foot American elm, donated by the Preservation Society of Newport County, will be planted April 24 at William Ellery Park
Newport Heights to receive nearly $4 million for rehab in state’s latest housing award
The 81-unit Newport development is the only Newport County project included in a $72 million statewide round announced Thursday by Gov. Dan McKee and RIHousing; the funds will support preservation of the community originally built in 2003
Newport City Council to weigh Gulls license, boat show agreement and summer event permits
Wednesday’s meeting includes action items on Cardines Field, the Hotel Viking expansion and dozens of special events headed into the summer season
McKee pushes to repeal two-cent gas tax increase at Wakefield event
The governor says eliminating last year’s General Assembly-approved hike would save Rhode Islanders an estimated $9 million per year
Letter to the Editor: Retreat can be resiliency, opportunity
By Sen. Victoria Gu and Rep. Terri Cortvriend
Governor McKee pushes to make Rhode Island’s Hope Scholarship permanent in state budget
The last-dollar scholarship has helped 568 Rhode Island College students with tuition since its launch in 2023, saving them nearly $5 million this academic year alone
Rhode Island House passes Newport rep’s bill to require composting, food sharing in school cafeterias
Rhode Island House passes Newport rep’s bill to require composting, food sharing in school cafeterias
Letter to the Editor: Newport’s free curbside composting program benefits our entire community
By Steph Smyth, Newport City Council
Crucial vote slated on proposed Chariho school bond
Recent resignations from the Chariho Regional School board may be jeopardizing a potential vote this fall for a bond issue that would lead to the replacement of three ageing elementary schools.
Developer of Massachusetts offshore wind farm sues to stop turbine manufacturer from walking away
The developer of a major Massachusetts offshore wind farm is suing its turbine manufacturer seeking to force it to stay with the project.
EPA honors Rhode Island drinking water project among nation’s best
A consolidation effort connecting a Scituate senior housing community to a school water system earned one of five standout recognitions in the agency’s 2026 AQUARIUS program
Coalition rallies at State House, releases new report as fight to secure Newport’s birthing center enters new phase
Advocates pushing four bills and a new white paper showing the Noreen Stonor Drexel Birthing Center delivers nearly 500 babies a year and generates more than $5 million in annual economic activity for Newport County
McKee announces $60M bond proposal for CCRI workforce training center in Warwick
The proposed Workforce Innovation Center would add 44,000 square feet of hands-on training space for industries including advanced manufacturing, construction trades and information technology
Secretary Amore launches ‘Play Ball for RI250’ initiative at Rumford Little League
The statewide effort aims to connect youth sports communities with Rhode Island’s role in the American Revolution ahead of the nation’s 250th anniversary
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