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June 10, 2017

Lawmaker mistakenly hands out document with porn references

Be careful when you're surfing the web.

May 23, 2017

WWII veteran, 91, receives overdue medals in Rhode Island

A 91-year-old World War II veteran in Rhode Island has received his overdue medals.

May 23, 2017

Veterans Affairs secretary helps dedicate Rhode Island home

U.S. Veterans Affairs Secretary David Shulkin helped dedicate a new home designed to provide nursing and residential care for the state's veterans on Friday, saying it sets the standard for the way the nation should be caring for veterans.

April 30, 2017

David Ortiz addresses grads of Rhode Island tech college

Retired Boston Red Sox slugger David Ortiz has accepted his first honorary degree as he delivered the commencement address to graduates of a Rhode Island technical college.

April 29, 2017

David Ortiz to address grads of Rhode Island tech college

Retired Boston Red Sox slugger David Ortiz is getting his first honorary degree, as he delivers the commencement address to graduates of a technical college in Rhode Island.

April 26, 2017

Officer charged with punching casino bathroom attendant

A Rhode Island police officer charged with punching a 73-year-old casino bathroom attendant because "the water was too cold" is seeking to avoid prison.

April 25, 2017

David Ortiz to address grads at Rhode Island tech university

Retired Boston Red Sox slugger David Ortiz will deliver the commencement address at a private Rhode Island university.

April 18, 2017

USS Arizona survivor rejoins shipmates, interred aboard ship

A veteran who survived the attack on Pearl Harbor and died last year at age 94 has been reunited with his fallen shipmates on the sunken USS Arizona.

April 12, 2017

Drug dealer convicted of murder in fatal fentanyl sale

A Rhode Island drug dealer who sold fentanyl to a woman who overdosed and died immediately has been convicted of second-degree murder and sentenced to 20 years in prison.

April 10, 2017

Construction on visitors center at The Breakers to begin

Construction on a contested visitors center on the grounds of The Breakers mansion in Newport, Rhode Island, is scheduled to begin.