A proposal to help young commercial fishermen that had support from lawmakers in coastal states has become law. … MORE
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Chief: Man dies trying to save uncle from house fire
Fire officials say a 41-year-old man killed in a house fire in Rhode Island died trying to save his uncle. … MORE
Providence Housing Authority gets $1M in federal funding
The Providence Housing Authority is getting more than $1 million in federal funding to help provide housing for individuals and families who are homeless or at risk of homelessness.… MORE
First Day Hike tradition continues, with virus precautions
The First Day Hike tradition is continuing in Rhode Island for 2021, but with several changes because of the coronavirus pandemic, state environmental officials say.… MORE
Apartment complex fire displaces 30 residents
An apartment building fire in Rhode Island has displaced 30 residents. … MORE
Temple destroyed in Christmas fire to be rebuilt
Leaders of the historic Masonic Temple on the southside of Providence, destroyed by a fire on Christmas Day are vowing to rebuild, launching a Go Fund Me campaign to raise funds to aid in the effort. … MORE
Rhode Island State Parks to accept reservations for 2021
The Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management on Monday will begin taking reservations for picnic areas, covered shelters and recreational fields at state parks for the 2021 season. … MORE
Rhode Island’s average per-gallon gas price still climbing
The average cost of a gallon of gasoline in Rhode Island continues to rise, up another 3 cents in the past week and 12 cents in the past month. … MORE
Central Falls gives residents better access to parks
Central Falls has reached a benchmark in its goal to give every resident easy access to a park or green space. … MORE
Acrobats hurt in circus accident reach $52.5M settlement
Eight acrobats injured when the rigging suspending them by the hair plummeted to the floor during a circus performance in Rhode Island in 2014 have reached a $52.5 million settlement with ownership and management of the arena where the circus was held.… MORE
