Nantucket. The Grey Lady wakes from a summer of discontent.

Closed shop, weathered wood siding.

A RINewsToday commentary It’s a story of a community that is more socially liberal than most. It takes place on a beautiful, pristine, quiet island – one that is preparing to get even quieter as a busy summer fades into fall – then winter. Nantucket. Far from places like Chicago or LA, or even the…

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Why investing in waterfront development in Rhode Island is a wise move – Emilio DiSpirito

waterfront real estate

By Emilio DiSpirito, contributing writer, Real Estate Advisor, Private Office Advisor and License Partner with Engel & Völkers East Greenwich and Engel & Völkers Barrington East Bay. When it comes to real estate investments, location is everything—and few locations are as desirable as waterfront properties. Rhode Island, known as the Ocean State, offers about 440…

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9/11 Anniversary Remembrance Ceremony in W. Warwick

Senator Roch River Walk entrance.

The 9/11 Planning Committee of Dedicated Volunteers (Veterans’ Council, Cadets, Young Marines, Scouts, Public Safety Officials) will host a modest remembrance ceremony marking the Twenty-third (23rd) anniversary of those who lost their lives, survivors, and honoring those first-responders in the tragic events of September 11, 2001. Anyone able to participate or wanting to attend this public service observance, is welcome at the site of the…

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In the News… recap of the week ending Sept. 7, 2024

RINewsToday – Rhode Island Weekly News Recap, Nov. 28, 2025

RHODE ISLAND & VICINITY Orsted to double employee base in RI RI Sect. of State debuts a new bus wrap, part of an advertising campaign to encourage Rhode Islanders to vote, and to remind voters of upcoming election dates and deadlines. Holocaust exhibition to open at Framingham University Tome Biosciences, a gene editing company in…

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EEE risk increasing. Death in NH. RI will aerial treat for mosquitos in 2 areas. What you need to know.

Map of Great Swamp and Chapman Swamp.

RI DEM: Targeted Aerial Application of Mosquito Larvicide Over Great Swamp in South Kingstown and Chapman Swamp in Westerly The Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management (DEM) announced they will be conducting an aerial application of mosquito larvicide in Westerly and South Kingstown this Thursday, Aug. 29th and Friday, Aug. 30th, weather permitting. A licensed…

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Outdoors in RI: Breakheart Pond hike, DEM survey, EEE lockdown, 2A scrappers or doers – Jeff Gross

Serene forest lake reflection.

by Jeff Gross, contributing writer, outdoors and 2A Breakheart Pond is ever changin’ – let’s keep it going strong Finishing the Breakheart Pond hike I discovered that the pond area is intersections of various hiking trails. (See photo below)  One can spend hours losing themselves in the canopy that overhangs the various trails. The road pictured below is…

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Real Estate in RI: Barrington colonial sells for $1.75M, with Residential Properties

Suburban home with blooming magnolia tree.

Residential Properties Ltd. announced the sale of 29 Adams Point Road in Barrington for $1.75 million. RPL Sales Associate Nancy Weaver represented the seller as the listing agent in this transaction. Prime location with this sunlit and summery Nantucket-inspired 1940’s colonial in a picture-perfect setting on legendary Adams Point Road. Stunning additions in 2014 blend…

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In the news… summary for week ending August 10th

RINewsToday – Rhode Island Weekly News Recap, Nov. 28, 2025

Rhode Island & Vicinity Plans for soccer stadium in Everett, MA not approved Wonder, a food delivery company operating in 30 cities, is coming to East Providence URI Trustees approve a $700K bonus for President Parlange Steward lays off 1,200 workers as it makes plans to close two hospitals ‘Miramar’ estate in Newport, first built…

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