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Through the program, $2 from every gift card purchase is donated to area non-profits with a mission of fighting food insecurity.
See how the ongoing coronavirus pandemic has affected hospital capacity in Newport County and across RI.
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High school juniors, seniors and incoming CCRI freshman are eligible to take part in the free, two-week program.
Starting in October, no cash or credit cards will be accepted at toll booths.
Easton's Beach is off-limits amid high surf and powerful rip currents.
The unemployment rate in Newport County decreased recently.
Heavy rain, damaging winds and high seas along the coast are all possible in the short time the storm is expected to hit the region.
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More than 10,000 Rhode Islanders lost power as thunderstorms moved across the state Tuesday. More are on the way Wednesday.
Isolated showers and thunderstorms will dissipate heading into the later evening hours.
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The organization will lower adoption fees to just $25 for cats and dogs from July 9 to 11.
Nationwide, three illnesses have been connected to the contaminated products, including one death.
New LGBTQQ+ Programming
After a wet, chilly 4th of July weekend, Rhode Island is back under a heat advisory for the coming days.
During 2020-2021 the Naval Academy received over 16,000 applications for the Class of 2025, the most diverse class in history.
Fourth of July falls on a Sunday this year, which means the holiday is observed the following day, on Monday in most cases.
Terrified by fireworks, more dogs run away over the 4th of July weekend than any other time of year.
Although it's going to be unseasonably cool this holiday weekend, here's how to stay safe at pools this summer.
Patch has your complete guide to Fourth of July fireworks shows, parades and other celebrations in and around the East Bay.
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Fireworks accidents are most common in the days around the 4th of July.
Residents are asked to keep their bins at the curb if their trash and recycling were not picked up on the usual day.
Single red flags indicate that a high hazard is present and that no lifeguard is on duty in the area.
Children are at a heightened risk of dying in a hot car. Here's what to know to stay safe this summer.
More than half of the 500 healthiest communities had fewer COVID-19 cases per capita than the national average.
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Nationally, applications for financial aid are down this year.
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Enter your Garden or Container Plantings by July 18
Here is how the Newport area is doing in the race to vaccinate its population.
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Check out some of the most expensive properties to hit the market in the Ocean State over the past week.
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Bailey's Beach Club "has no such restrictive policy," Whitehouse's Office said in a statement.
The federal American Rescue Plan included a total of $560 million for Rhode Island's 39 cities and towns.
Tenants and landlords negatively impacted by COVID-19 can get help applying for rent/utilities assistance
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Newport Out is sponsoring a day of festivities on June 26.