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Rhode Island Applebee's faces potential total loss after early morning blaze

Cranston, R.I. (WJAR) — A fire at an Applebee's restaurant in Rhode Island suffered significant damage on Wednesday morning. The Cranston Fire Department believes the building may be a total loss following the early morning fire. Firefighters responded to the restaurant on Midway Road when the flames became visible.

‘Walking Rhode Island’: 40 of the best hikes in the Ocean State

When long-time journalist John Kostrzewa left the Providence Journal in 2017 after decades on the job, he planned to retire. But he found himself feeling like there was more to do. John is an avid hiker,

$95.6 million federal grant brings RI one step closer to funding Washington Bridge rebuild

Officials announced Wednesday a new pot of federal money for the replacement of the Washington Bridge, a $95.6 million federal grant from the U.S. Department of Transportation. “This brings the total federal dollars to nearly 221 million dollars and that’s a little bit more than what the state requested,

RIDOT to hold community meeting on Washington Bridge demolition

After a disastrous community meeting last Friday, the Rhode Island Department of Transportation is holding another meeting today to hear input from community members on the Washington Bridge demolition With demolition resuming earlier this week,

Catholicos Aram I leaves RI Armenian community renewed and inspired

Images by Catholicosate of Cilicia, Varky Kaprielian and Edward Nasr PROVIDENCE, R.I.—The Sts. Vartanantz Armenian Apostolic Church community was energized and mobilized in anticipation of His Holiness Catholicos Aram I’s recent pontifical visit to Providence.

A constitutional convention poses a dangerous risk to our civil rights

Forty years ago, Rhode Island became the last state to hold a constitutional convention, and we have fought every 10 years to prevent another one.

Following the money on Question 1

Who are the major funders of state constitutional convention referendums? The leaders of Rhode Island’s coalition opposing a convention, RI Citizens for Responsible Government, report that “wealthy special interests,

Early voting is underway in Rhode Island

Nearly 9,100 Rhode Island voters cast their ballots Wednesday on the first day of early voting for the Nov. 5 general election. Cranston, where a mayoral race is drawing heavy interest, saw the most early voters,

Answers to 5 key questions as UW men move toward season opener | Analysis

Wednesday marked the midpoint of a six-week runup to the start of the Washington men’s basketball season. Here are answers to the five most pertinent questions.

R.I. Senate President Ruggerio backs Senator Lawson’s bid to unseat state Senate Majority Leader Pearson

A rift developed after Pearson visited Ruggerio at home in March to talk about his health and the future. Pearson assured him no “coup” was afoot, but now Ruggerio is supporting Lawson, the current majority whip.

Rhode Island Energy warning customers of scammers threatening power shutoffs

Rhode Island Energy said that customers should be aware of scammers impersonating employees of the energy company threatening to shut off customers’ power supply. The company said that scammers are using phone,

New Hampshire vs. Rhode Island Preview, Stats, How to Watch - Oct. 19

Preview the Week 8 college football New Hampshire Wildcats vs. Rhode Island Rams game with stats, game information and how to watch links.

Aayushmati Geeta Matric Pass | Song - O Ri Akhiyaan

Watch the song TO Ri Akhiyaan from hindi movie Aayushmati Geeta Matric Pass starring Kashika Kapoor, Anuj Saini, Alka Amin, Atul Srivastava, Pranay Dixit ,O Ri Akhiyaanis sung by Manu Singh & Suvarna Tiwari.

Letter: A proud endorsement for Elaine Morgan

In closing, I proudly endorse Elaine J. Morgan for Rhode Island state senator in the 34th Senatorial District. I can be contacted at 401-525-4131; and [email protected]. The writer is vice president of the Hopkinton Town Council and running for reelection.

Officials ID victim who fell overboard in Narragansett, former high school coach

Officials with the Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management confirmed today the identify of a man who died after a boating incident in Narragansett. 59-year-old Joe Gilmartin died after witnesses saw him falling overboard into the water.

Vote on the best Halloween attractions in New England in 2024

What to know: When day turns to dusk, the fires are lit around Old Sturbridge Village to welcome the time of day when the “veil between the living and the spectral world thins.” With ghost stories and fire dancers, mystics and acrobatics, the village gives itself over to an older, eerier version of Halloween.

Suicide threats. Kids flipping furniture. Evacuated classrooms. The student mental health crisis is taking its toll on Rhode Island schools

In the next couple of days, the Rhode Island Department of Education will take an extraordinary step in its attempt to address what superintendents, principals, and teachers are calling the biggest crisis facing students and families right now. No ...

URI poll: Confidence in R.I. election systems is high, but voters concerned about political violence, A.I.

Fifty-two percent of Rhode Islanders surveyed also expressed satisfaction with the state’s overall quality of life – up from 45 percent in 2023, the University of Rhode Island poll found.

UPDATE: Driver who struck two senior citizens will be cited for a civil offense

Cranston police say the driver who struck two senior citizens crossing the street will be cited for a civil offense.

Officials say a man is in critical condition after a steel plate fell on his leg

The North Kingston Fire Department says a 59-year-old male was flown to a hospital after a steel plate fell on his leg.

This is the most haunted place in Rhode Island, per Thrillist. It's not the Conjuring House

If you're looking for the most haunted place in Rhode Island, according to Thrillist, it's not the Conjuring House.

Housing advocates kick off ‘Yes on 3’ campaign

Advocates came together to support the passage of Question 3 — an affordable housing bond that will be put before Rhode Island voters on Election Day.

Could things be looking up for Gov. McKee? URI poll results suggest the answer is yes.

Despite the grilling Gov. Dan McKee received during a Tuesday morning press conference on the Washington Bridge, a new University of Rhode Island poll unveiled hours earlier suggests the sitting governor has reversed his recent plunge in approval ratings.

Davante Adams teaming up with Aaron Rodgers again as Raiders dealing Pro Bowler to Jets: sources

A trade that has seemingly been in the works for a year is finally happening. The Raiders have agreed to trade six-time Pro Bowl Davante Adams to the Jets, according to sources.

Northeast Arc receives $100,000 gift

Planned Lifetime Assistance Network of Massachusetts and Rhode Island, Inc. (PLAN of MA & RI) has made a $100,000 gift to Northeast Arc. The gift is PLAN’s fourth

The 17 Best Watches We Spotted at Audrain Motor Week in Newport, Rhode Island

From Jay Leno's Lange to some amazing vintage Rolex and Heuer Autavias, these are the best watches we saw at the ever more famous conucours.

Rhode Island's Washington Bridge demolition to continue

The demolition of the Washington Bridge in Rhode Island is set to continue on Tuesday. The bridge takes Interstate 195 across the Seekonk River, connecting Rhode Island with Massachusetts. The westbound side was suddenly shut down in December over safety concerns,

Providence Community Electricity announces winter pricing slightly lower than R.I. Energy’s

Participants in the city’s utility aggregation program will still see about a six-cent per kilowatt hour increase over the summer rate, beginning in November

Will it be a snowy winter in Rhode Island? What the Old Farmer's Almanac says

When it comes to New England, the possibilities are endless regarding the weather, and people always want to be prepared for what's coming.

AI is changing my work as a meteorologist—Hurricane Helene and Milton proved there’s no going back

AI can accurately predict a hurricane's movement—as well as other types of extreme weather. It could be a game changer as climate emergencies increase.

Dan Hurley Faces URI for First Time in Charity Exhibition, Two-Time Defending Champion UConn Defeats URI

Rhode Island hung with two-time defending national champion and preseason No. 3 Connecticut through the first half of the Basketball Hall of Fame Enshrinement Game. However, the Huskies pulled away in the second half to take a 102-75 win Monday.

Disney+ K-drama Jeongnyeon: The Star Is Born – Kim Tae-ri in evocative period music drama

Kim Tae-ri stars as talented young singer Yoon Jeong-nyeon whose mother (Moon So-ri) tries to stop her singing, in this Disney+ period drama.

Holmes and Watson get lost in translation in Trinity Rep’s fast-paced and fun pastiche

The script sets up well that we’ll see these established characters creatively redefined as women, however, this production is not the reversal of gender but the absence of the characters’ defining characteristics.

Where to find pumpkin pastries around Rhode Island

Looking for a pumpkin s’more or a pumpkindoodle cookie? Or maybe you just want a pumpkin pecan blondie? The Ocean State has it all.

Dress designer loved by Beyoncé, Rihanna got naked to make paintings of stars like Julia Fox

Wendy Nichol’s first art show features two dozen paintings and the dress Beyoncé’s wore in the “Drunk in Love” video.

7-Eleven is closing more than 400 stores nationwide. Here's what we know

It looks like a tough bump in the road for 7-Eleven. Seven & i Holdings, the parent company of the convenience store chain, announced this week that it would be closing more than 400 stores throughout the country, according to a report in USA Today.

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