Posts Tagged ‘RI News’
In the News… quick catch-up for the week ending May 14, 2026
In the News… quick catch-up for the week ending May 14, 2026
Read MoreIn the News… get caught up on the news of the week ending April 24, 2026
In the News… get caught up on the news of the week ending April 24, 2026
Read MoreIn the News… for Week Ending April 17, 2026
An update on news of the week for RI, the region, nationally and internationally
Read MoreIn the News… Brief Summary of News of the Week, Epic Fury update – March 7, 2026
A quick review of news topics of interest to our readers in Rhode Island – regional, national and international and passings of note: RHODE ISLAND & REGION 2 diagnosed with measles in MA – both had traveled internationally Some Middletown residents want to close Newport State Airport – use the land to build affordable housing.…
Read MoreIn the News… quick recap of the week’s news – Feb. 21, 2026
RHODE ISLAND & VICINITY Couple on the Cape fell through the ice while walking their dog – rescuers attempted to reach them but it’s believed they both died 7th child died of flu in MA – 7 adults died also – 260 total deaths so far in 2026 The Sandwich Hut in Pawtucket named the…
Read MoreIn the News… quick recap for the week ending February 7, 2026
Each Saturday we publish a quick summary of news items of the week – in Rhode Island, regionally, nationally and internationally – and passings of note. Catch up, HERE: RHODE ISLAND & VICINITY Sale of 2 hospitals (St. Joes, Roger Williams) extended to 2/27 Diocese releasing Report on Child Sexual Abuse in the Diocese of…
Read MoreIn the News… quick recap on news of the week, ending Jan. 30, 2026
A quick recap of the news of the week – take a moment to catch up and learn what you want to know more about. RHODE ISLAND & VICINITY Rhode Island Dental Association, the former Pawtucket Dental Society has donated more than $9,000 to the Blackstone Valley Community Health Center for dental care Kelly Bates…
Read MoreHow You “Fetch” Your News Has Never Been More Different – RINewsToday’s Top 10 Most-Read Stories of 2025
by Nancy Thomas, publisher We look back at the Top 10 Most Read Stories in 2025 at RINewsToday. They are: 1. Homelesss in RI – the story of Rico, who froze to death on North Main St in Providence, while the annual Point in Time homeless person count was being done, and staff doing the…
Read MoreCharles “Chas” Calenda Sworn in as Interim United States Attorney for the District of Rhode Island
Charles “Chas” Calenda Appointed Interim United States Attorney for the District of Rhode Island United States Attorney General Pamela Bondi has appointed Charles “Chas” Calenda as Interim United States Attorney for the District of Rhode Island. As Interim United States Attorney, Mr. Calenda will serve as the chief federal law enforcement officer for the District…
Read MoreRI Energy Extends Shutoff Protection. Payment Holds for Federal Workers, Govt Contractors, Military
PUC approves plan offering no-interest payment holds and an early start to the state’s winter moratorium. Rhode Island Energy has granted House Speaker K. Joseph Shekarchi’s request to shield Rhode Islanders affected by the ongoing federal government shutdown from utility shutoffs and penalties. Under a proposal approved Monday by the Rhode Island Public Utilities Commission,…
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