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Rhode Island has a lot of villages and they can be confusing. We try to answer why
The Providence Journal via Yahoo News· 11 months agoHow many villages do you think there are in Rhode Island? There are 39 cities and towns. According...
A guide to voter rights in Rhode Island. What you need to know before you cast a ballot
The Providence Journal via Yahoo News· 2 years agoEDITOR'S NOTE: This page is part of a comprehensive guide to state voting rights across the U.S. and...
'Thank you Rhode Island': McKee declares victory in the race for governor
The Providence Journal via Yahoo News· 2 years agoPROVIDENCE − Gov. Dan McKee was on his way to a decisive victory on Tuesday night after beating back...
'There's people buried everywhere': Do RI's historic cemeteries need more protection?
The Providence Journal via Yahoo News· 1 month agoIn a state as old and densely populated as Rhode Island, it's not all that surprising to find a...
2022 RI Primary Election: Results, candidates' speeches, live coverage
The Providence Journal via Yahoo News· 2 years agoRhode Island is one of three states to hold its primaries today. These are the final three primaries...
RI prepares for first snowstorm of the season: Wet snow could knock out power
The Providence Journal via Yahoo News· 4 months agoRhode Island is preparing for what forecasters are saying could be the first major snowstorm to hit...
Rhode Island man killed in fall from Milwaukee's Kilbourn Avenue Bridge remembered as an avid...
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel via Yahoo News· 2 years agoRichard and Rose-Marie Dujardin were due to fly home to Rhode Island on Monday, but before they left...
A portion of Warwick is cut off from the rest of the city by East Greenwich. Why?
The Providence Journal via Yahoo News· 5 months agoA weird quirk about the town of Warwick is that it’s not completely contiguous. The Potowomut...
RI's largest wildfire in decades exposed key problems. Here's what may change as a result.
The Providence Journal via Yahoo News· 3 months agoThe 350-acre wildfire that tore through Exeter last spring could end up inspiring a concerted effort...
'Level-headed and not overbearing': Meet Berkley's new town administrator
Taunton Daily Gazette via Yahoo News· 1 year agoBERKLEY — When Mark Stankiewicz becomes the new Berkley town administrator on Monday, Feb. 13, he'll...