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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.

July 1, 2024

Democratic senator 'horrified' by Biden's debate performance, says campaign needs to be 'candid'

Some Democrats are voicing concerns over President Biden's debate performance, which has been heavily criticized.

July 1, 2024

Celebrity couples who married in Rhode Island before Olivia Culpo and Christian McCaffrey

The smallest state has hosted big weddings. Former Miss Universe Olivia Culpo may be the latest to be wed in the Ocean State, but she is not the first celebrity to do so.

June 12, 2024

Deer crashes through bus windshield while driver calmly continues his route in Rhode Island

Three passengers were injured on Monday in Rhode Island after a deer jumped through the windshield of a RIPTA bus in Warwick, according to officials.

June 10, 2024

Rhode Island calamari chef from viral 2020 DNC appearance backs Trump: 'We need a businessman'

Chef John Bordieri of Iggy's Boardwalk in Rhode Island said, despitie his previous appearance in a 2020 video that aired at the DNC, he is a Republican and is backing Trump.

May 13, 2024

21-year-old whose speech was impaired by tumor has voice replicated through AI smartphone app

Lexi Bogan lost her voice after doctors removed a tumor near her brain. In April, she regained her voice through an AI-generated clone trained on a snippet of her teenage voice.

May 13, 2024

Rhode Island clear-broth clam chowder offers taste of the sea, Native tradition

Rhode Island clear-broth clam chowder is a local culinary tradition that traces its roots to Native Americans who prepared seafood stew before the arrival of cows and creams.