DOJ investigating Rhode Island schools over loan forgiveness program only for 'educators of color'
The Justice Department has launched an investigation into a Rhode Island school district to see if its loan forgiveness ...
Judge Orders Rhode Island Town To Return Secretly Seized Land to Affordable Housing Developer
Plus: the federal government tries to stiff landlords over eviction moratorium one last time, the Supreme Court declines to ...
Maps: 20% of Rhode Islanders self-report excessive drinking
"Excessive drinking" includes binge drinking, heavy drinking, drinking while pregnant, and underage drinking, according to ...
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Cashing in on cannabis: Worcester County communities collected $6.4M in cannabis taxes last year, with border communities realizing new windfalls
For communities that have welcomed recreational sales, this newly created industry and the sales associated with it have been ...
Rhode Island gambles the most, study says. Here's how much was spent in 2023
According to a study conducted by the online gambling website freespins.com.co, Rhode Islanders spent the most on gambling in ...
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We Need a New Wave of Airport Protests to Reject Trump’s Deportation Agenda
Airport protests stymied the 2017 Muslim ban. As Trump’s administration targets even more people, we need a repeat.
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Protesters say ICE detentions highlight the plight of immigrants in Rhode Island
Local immigration advocates held a rally Tuesday in support of Fabian Schmidt, a German national and permanent U. S. resident ...
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Rehoboth Restaurant Offers Zeppole for St. Joseph’s Day Without Driving to Rhode Island
No need to battle the Washington Bridge to drive into Providence to get your St. Joseph's Day zeppole. Campfire Tavern & ...
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No need for a compass. Here's why some RI towns have directions in their names
By the turn of the century, Rhode Island was no longer just an agricultural colony. Flourishing maritime trade and the ...
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Map shows which states have the largest populations with Irish heritage
New Hampshire, Massachusetts, Vermont and Rhode Island have the highest rates of residents claiming Irish ancestry, according to the Census Bureau. About 1 in 5 people living in New Hampshire tie ...
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The Asian elephant population in Cambodia is more robust than previously thought, a study finds
PHNOM PENH, Cambodia (AP) — A genetic study of Asian elephants in northern Cambodia published Thursday reveals a larger and more robust population than previously thought, raising hopes the ...
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How many Irish people live in Rhode Island? A look at the most Irish states in the country
That's especially true here in Rhode Island, where a large chunk of the state's population descends from Ireland. Here's a look at the state's Irish roots. Need a break? Play the USA TODAY Daily ...