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October 16, 2024

Early voting begins in Iowa, Kansas, Nevada, Oregon, Rhode Island

Iowa, Kansas, Nevada, Oregon and Rhode Island began early voting on Wednesday, leaving just one state to kick off the 2024 election.

September 29, 2024

Coffee milk, a Rhode Island favorite, hits the national scene: 'Sweet taste to it'

Coffee milk, the state drink of Rhode Island, recently hit the national stage with the "Dunkalatte" product at Dunkin'. Here's what to know about this mysterious beverage.

September 21, 2024

Absentee voting kicks off in Delaware, Indiana, New Jersey, Oklahoma, Rhode Island, Tennessee and Vermont

Delaware, Indiana, New Jersey, Oklahoma, Rhode Island, Tennessee and Vermont are making absentee ballots available for some or all voters Saturday.

September 13, 2024

Meet the American who first planted apples in the colonies: William Blaxton, eccentric settler

William Blaxton, an eccentric loner and Anglican minister, settled Boston before the Puritans and Rhode Island before Roger Williams — and planted the first apple orchards in America.

September 10, 2024

Dem incumbent survives challenge as GOP picks a winner in Rhode Island Senate primaries

Voters in Rhode Island's Senate primary on Tuesday chose the two candidates who will represent the Republican and Democrat parties in November.

September 10, 2024

Race to replace GOP governor in swing state on tap as primary season comes to a close on Tuesday

The battle to succeed retiring Republican Gov. Chris Sununu is the marquee battle as New Hampshire, Delaware and Rhode Island hold the final state primaries of the 2024 election cycle

September 7, 2024

Autumn in New England: 6 states pack big color, major history, in small area

Autumn is high tourism season in New England. These six sites, one in each New England state, offer a highlight-reel tour of the area that gave birth to American independence.

September 5, 2024

Fall leaf-peeping New England travel has Americans eyeing 6 states and dates

With the first day of fall right around the corner, check out the peak weeks to visit New England states to catch the best fall leaves on your next trip to the Northeast.

August 22, 2024

Chaotic moments caught on camera during Rhode Island wind farm forum; police investigating

Newport, Rhode Island, police released a video this week seeking the public's help identifying a man who intervened when women disrupted a hearing on offshore wind turbines.

July 9, 2024

On this day in history, July 9, 1828, American painter Gilbert Stuart dies at age 72

Painter Gilbert Stuart, whose distinctive style is the way millions of Americans view the Founding Fathers and other key figures, died on this day in history, July 9, 1828.