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A Rhode Island woman bought her family’s coastal farm in 1908, spent decades painting and birdwatching there, then left the land to become a sanctuary that now protects 300 acres

Mabel Norman Cerio turned her 1908 purchase of Paradise Farm in Middletown, Rhode Island, into a lifelong connection with art, wildlife and conservation. An artist and birdwatcher, she planned a bird sanctuary during her lifetime and later left the property to the community through her trust. After her death in…

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40+ Wealthy Homeowners Challenge 'Taylor Swift Tax' Charging $5 per $1,000 on Rhode Island Homes Over $1M

Over 40 Rhode Island homeowners are legally challenging the 'Taylor Swift Tax', claiming it unfairly targets non-residents with high-value second homes, violating constitutional rights.

International Business Times UK

Taylor Swift owns a $100 million real estate empire featuring a Christmas tree farm, historic mansions, beachfront estates, New York penthouses, a private pool, home theatre, billiards room and even a wine cellar that can hold nearly 1,000 bottles

Taylor Swift possesses a real estate portfolio valued over one hundred million dollars. Her properties span Pennsylvania, Nashville, New York, Rhode Island, and California. These homes represent different stages of her successful music career. From a Nashville penthouse to a Rhode Island mansion, each property holds significance. This collection solidifies…

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Hearts transfer target arrives in Edinburgh as club close in

The Rhode Island striker is on the verge of a move to Tynecastle.

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Against the wind: despite Trump’s attacks, unions are fighting for good US clean energy jobs

Since Hurricane Sandy in 2012, a growing labor movement has addressed the climate crisis and economic inequality

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In 1912, a Rhode Island woman began recording every day's bird sightings on Block Island; she continued for more than 50 years and left behind one of the island's longest wildlife records

For more than five decades, Elizabeth Dickens kept a detailed account of bird sightings on Block Island. Her comprehensive journals offered insights into local bird populations and their migratory habits while she inspired students through educational efforts about avian life. Dickens' commitment to her craft resulted in invaluable contributions to…

The Times of India

Truckload of squid spills into the street in Rhode Island, creating a smelly mess in the summer heat

A tractor-trailer rollover sent a truckload of squid spilling into a Rhode Island roadway, leaving a stench as they sat in the road for hours in the summer heat

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Squid games: 20-ton spill of foul-smelling sea creatures causes eight-hour traffic jam in Rhode Island

‘Squid has a distinctive odor to it,’ said one witness

The Independent UK

'Squidpocalypse': 20 Tons of Squid Spill Across US Road, Blocking Traffic for Eight Hours

A lorry crash in Narragansett, Rhode Island, spilled 20 tons of squid onto the road, causing an eight-hour traffic disruption. The driver was cited for failing to secure the load.

International Business Times UK

More than 20 tons of squid spilled on to Rhode Island highway during traffic accident

Sunday incident created ‘significant traffic disruptions’ and a foul odor as crews worked to clear cephalopod remains

The Guardian - US

Scammers Hijack Elderly Woman's Computer, Drain Her Accounts, and Show Up at Her Home

An elderly Rhode Island woman with dementia was scammed, with fraudsters draining her bank accounts and posing as tech support at her door. Learn how to protect yourself from similar scams.

International Business Times UK

CVS Pharmacists in Three States Cite Unsafe Staffing as They Clear the First Step Toward a Strike

Unionized CVS pharmacy workers in three states approved a strike sanction over staffing. Here is what that step means and what each side says.

Medical Daily

Why Cooper Flagg Rookie Card Pulled in Rhode Island Is Worth a Life-Changing Amount of Money

The Cooper Flagg one-of-one NBA debut patch autograph, which could be worth millions, was pulled at a local card shop in Rhode Island.

Sports Illustrated

The YIMBY-Libertarian Convergence

An eminent domain case out of Rhode Island shows how YIMBY regulatory reforms and libertarian constitutional law activism work in tandem.

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Rhode Island legislators restrict immigration enforcement near polling places, enact 18 other election bills in 2026 session

The Rhode Island General Assembly adjourned its 2026 regular session on June 11 after passing 20 election-related bills. Gov. Dan McKee (D) signed all 20 bills between March and June.

The Economic Times

Americans throw away 50,000 mattresses every day that can take 80 to 120 years to decompose but what happens to these old beds after they leave your home may surprise you

Americans throw away around 50,000 mattresses every day, but the waste doesn't simply disappear. Some old mattresses can take 80 to 120 years to decompose, while much of their steel, foam, wood and fibers could potentially be recycled and reused. Only 4 US states, California, Connecticut, Rhode Island and Oregon…

Reason

Federal Court Rules Against Rhode Island Town's Use of Eminent Domain for NIMBY Purposes

The local government sought to use eminent domain to block a housing project local NIMBYs objected to.

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Rhode Island man left friend’s rented Connecticut cabin only to almost collide with an alleged 8ft Bigfoot: ‘I’m no longer a skeptic’

“I was — and remain — dumbstruck.”

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Federal Court Slaps Down Rhode Island Town's Surprise Seizure of Family's Land

A district court ruled that Johnston, Rhode Island, can't use its own bespoke eminent domain process to block an affordable housing development.

The National (Scotland)

Ayr launches ambitious twinning bid with US city to cement World Cup legacy

Ayr is seeking a transatlantic twinning partnership with Providence, Rhode Island, after friendships were formed during Scotland's World Cup…

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After 20 years as a fugitive, police capture Rhode Island man to serve the sentence for ‘Lion King’ boat SA conviction

“You can run, but you cannot hide from justice.”

The Guardian - US

‘Master yachtsman’ who fled 2005 trial for sexual assault arrested off US coast

Ronald Fischer, 70, was sentenced to life in his absence after telling lawyer he planned to ‘enjoy life in another country’

Ballotpedia

Rhode Island enacts three-year charter school moratorium

On June 18, 2026, Rhode Island Gov. Daniel McKee (D) signed identical bills (S 2787 and H7415) to prohibit the state's Council on Elementary and Secondary Education from approving the creation or expansion of any district charter schools through the 2028-2029 school year. The bill also reduced the allowed number…

The Times of India

Captain Cook's famous shipwreck RI 2394 finally found after a 26-year search in Rhode Island

For more than 250 years, nobody knew exactly where Captain James Cook's famous ship, HM Bark Endeavour, had ended its journey. The vessel is famous for carrying Cook on his historic Pacific voyage between 1768 and 1771. After returning to England, however, the ship quietly entered a new chapter of…

Reason

Rhode Island Is Regulating Grocery Checkout Lines Now

A new law requires grocery stores to keep one staffed checkout open for every three self-checkout stations.

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