Narragansett Chief Sachem calls for scrutiny of Rhode Island land transfers

Late last year, Brown University transferred some 255 acres of land it owned in Bristol to a trust associated with the Pokanoket Tribe. That came after a separate land trust associated with another indigenous group, called Pocasset Wampanoag Tribe of the …

Rhode Island, New York Property Owners Told To Turn Over Info About Pirate Stations.

The Federal Communications Commission has put property owners in Rhode Island and New York on notice they could face large fines related to unlicensed stations coming from buildings they own. A warning letter has been sent to Providence, RI owner Mirlande …

Rhode Island police arrested four suspects who allegedly robbed a FedEx carrier

Attorney Brian Cunha Secures $2 Million Settlement with National Grid Following 2019 Gas Outage on Aquidneck Island

According to recent court filings in Rhode Island federal court, a settlement has been reached with National Grid regarding the catastrophic Aquidneck Island gas outage in January 2019. Attorney Brian Cunha of Brian Cunha & Associates negotiated a $2 …

Taylor Swift's Rhode Island home becomes center of fierce dispute

Taylor Swift's Rhode Island home has become the center of a fierce dispute among Swifties on social media as they slam a fan who discovered the renovation as "creepy" for filming the 35-year-old's property, although it's unknown if …

New year, same results: Stony Brook hockey splits series with Rhode Island

Defenseman Kiernan Gately skates up ice against Niagara on Sunday, Oct. 13. Gately scored three goals and notched an assist during the Stony Brook hockey team’s series split against Rhode Island over the weekend. BRITTNEY DIETZ/THE STATESMAN In its …

Rhode Island Tax Compliance Day in-person event to resolve tax related issues, Jan. 13th

Tax Compliance Day is an event hosted periodically by the Division of Taxation to give taxpayers an opportunity to seek resolution for your complex Rhode Island and/or federal tax issues in easily accessible locations and at convenient times. The event …

Rhode Island Weather for January 12, 2025 – Jack Donnelly

by Jack Donnelly, meteorologist A disturbance that resulted in light snow all day has passed to our south and today brings more sun and no chance of snow, with slightly warmer temps – before the deep freeze comes upon us again mid-week. It’s a “B-” day! …

Rhode Island H.S. hockey schedules, scores and stats for Jan. 10-11

The Providence Journal is going to try something new this winter. Readers swarmed to our weekly football scoreboard in the fall. The state’s football coaches did their part and submitted results to us, and we did our best to publish in a timely manner. We …

Thomas leads Rhode Island to 67-64 OT victory against Richmond

RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — Sebastian Thomas scored 23 points and hit the game-winning jump shot with 22 seconds remaining in the overtime as Rhode Island knocked off Richmond 67-64 on Saturday night. Thomas added seven rebounds and four steals for the Rams (13-3 …