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Obituary: Georgia M. Clements
Georgia M. Clements departed this life on October 26, 2026, at the age of 86. Born on December 21, 1939, in Newport, Tennessee, Georgia lived a life marked by love and…
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4th Annual Rhode Island Heritage Hall of Fame to Honor Nine
4th Annual Rhode Island Heritage Hall of Fame - 9 Recipients Announced The post 4th Annual Rhode Island Heritage Hall of Fame to Honor Nine appeared first on RINewsToday…
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Rhode Island Weather for October 29, 2026
Rhode Island Weather for October 29, 2026 The post Rhode Island Weather for October 29, 2026 appeared first on RINewsToday .
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Groton man, 83, found dead along Mystic Harbor shoreline
MYSTIC — An 83-year-old Groton man was found dead along the Stonington shoreline near Mystic Harbor Monday morning after a vessel was discovered adrift nearby, according…
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RIDOT reminds drivers to plan ahead for I-195 closure
The Rhode Island Department of Transportation is urging drivers to plan ahead for the overnight closure of I-195 next week.
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3 raccoons test positive for rabies in North Smithfield, Pawtucket
The Rhode Island Department of Health is warning residents in Pawtucket and North Smithfield that three raccoons have tested positive for rabies.
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Your Newport County weather forecast: 7 days on land and sea
Whether you’re heading out on the water, planning a weekend event, or just trying to dress for the day, here’s your full 7-day forecast for Newport County — pulled live…
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Housing bond money has gone into Newport Heights and a Jamestown conversion, report says — as a new bond goes to voters Tuesday
Six days before Rhode Island voters decide on a new housing bond, the research group HousingWorks RI has released a report tallying what the state’s previous housing…
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Rhode Island Weather for October 28, 2026
Rhode Island Weather for October 28, 2026 The post Rhode Island Weather for October 28, 2026 appeared first on RINewsToday .
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UnitedHealthcare trims Medicare Advantage offerings in Rhode Island
Fortune reported last week that about 390,000 people in the U.S. will lose coverage under the changes, which the company is making "to help ensure long-term…
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Tiverton prepares to extend water lines to 6 PFAS-contaminated homes
Tiverton residents were given the opportunity Tuesday night to learn more about how the town is handling its ongoing PFAS contamination crisis.
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Newport Symposium returns Nov. 5-6 with ‘What Makes It American’
The Preservation Society of Newport County will hold its annual Newport Symposium on Thursday, Nov. 5, and Friday, Nov. 6, at Rosecliff and Marble House, under the theme…
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Tiverton councilors approve $50K in special funding to address PFAS contamination
The Tiverton Town Council addressed ongoing concerns surrounding PFAS contamination and what's being done to assist impacted residents Monday night.
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Jamestown Community Theatre stages Sondheim’s ‘Merrily We Roll Along’ next month
Jamestown Community Theatre will stage Stephen Sondheim’s “Merrily We Roll Along” over four days next month at the Jamestown Recreation Center. The musical follows…
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Newport County outpacing its share of Rhode Island’s early vote; Portsmouth 10th in the state
Newport County voters have cast about 11% of all the ballots returned so far in Rhode Island’s general election — well above the county’s roughly 8% share of the state’s…
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Instacart’s Rhode Island Halloween report: Sour Patch Kids is No.1, regional candy quirks and the iconic banana costume
Khairil Azhar Junos // Shutterstock Instacart’s Rhode Island Halloween report: Sour Patch Kids is No.1, regional candy quirks and the iconic banana costume Halloween…
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Obituary: Claudia F. McCauley
Claudia F. McCauley of Newport, RI passed away on October 15, 2026, at the HopeHealth Hulitar Hospice Center in Providence after a long illness. Born on December 14,…
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Quick Bites: Viola Cucina
Our TV Maitre d' visits what he believes is a true East Bay gem in Barrington.
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Obituary: Kenneth A Wendt
Kenneth A Wendt, 81, of Newport, Rhode Island, died on October 9, 2026. Born in Brooklyn, New York on January 7, 1945, he was the son of the late Russell and Dorothy…
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Obituary: Randy E. Gifford
Randy Edward Gifford, 65, of Westport, Massachusetts, passed away on October 14, 2026, in Florida, doing something he loved. Born in Columbus, Ohio, Randy lived a life…
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Spirit Halloween offers a glimpse into spooky season in South County
Halloween is fast approaching here in South County as kids and families go hunting for what they want to dress up for this year. To look for inspiration, many turn to…
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About South County: It’s time for RI to set rules governing election petition signatures
One small stroke of the pen can leave tell-tale writing on the wall.For reasons of appearance, for the practical likelihood of influence happening, and for good…
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Helen Hames: Divine disruption
All around us, and especially on Aquidneck Island, we see everyday examples of how we reach beyond ourselves: checking on a neighbor, volunteering, or showing up for…
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MLK Community Center honors Gail Jacobs, Newport Mental Health and Liz Davis at annual meeting
The Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Community Center presented its 2026 Keeper of the Dream awards Monday at its annual meeting, before a capacity crowd in the center’s…
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Obituary: Richard Gordon Crockett
Richard Gordon Crockett, affectionately known as “Rock,” passed away following a courageous four-year battle with cancer. Born on June 29, 1949, at Newport Hospital in…
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Free tour of St. Mary’s Cemetery on Saturday traces Newport’s Irish immigrant history
The Museum of Newport Irish History will offer a free tour of St. Mary’s Cemetery on Saturday, Oct. 24, at 1 p.m., led by local researcher Steve Marino. More than 1,000…