The USS Providence, a 35-year old Navy attack submarine, has completed its 16th and final deployment and returned to the boat’s homeport at Naval Submarine Base, New London in Groton, Connecticut, April 1 for the final time. … MORE
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Rhode Island to consider naming an official state coral
Rhode Island is considering a state coral to join the official state bird, state fish and state insect.… MORE
Wildlife officials warn residents about emerging bears
Rhode Island wildlife officials are reminding residents to remove potential food sources from their properties as black bears emerge from hibernation. … MORE
Rhode Island State Police launch recruitment drive
The Rhode Island State Police are looking for upstanding, dedicated and hardworking men and women to become troopers. … MORE
Trooper accused of pointing gun, threatening ex-girlfriend
A Massachusetts state trooper accused of threatening to shoot his ex-girlfriend has been suspended without pay. … MORE
RI special elections voter registration deadline is Sunday
Rhode Islanders in four communities are running out of time to register to vote in upcoming special elections.… MORE
Future is unclear for Rhode Island’s bovine escapee
The future is uncertain for a 1,600-pound steer that enjoyed an extended reprieve from the slaughterhouse after escaping in Rhode Island.… MORE
New, lower electricity rates starting for many customers
Many residential and commercial customers in Rhode Island will see new, lower electricity rates starting Thursday.… MORE
Secretary of state warns of deceptive business mailings
The Rhode Island secretary of state is warning new small businesses about what she calls deceptive mailings from a company offering to help them obtain documents from the state at marked up prices.… MORE
Fire tears through bird sanctuary
A pre-dawn fire tore through a Hopkinton bird sanctuary on Thursday, claiming about 80 parrots, while hundreds more birds were spared, according to fire officials.… MORE
