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2 colonists had similar identities – but one felt compelled to remain loyal, the other to rebel

Through the early 1750s, two men in the British colony of Rhode Island – Martin Howard and Stephen Hopkins – had similar backgrounds and led strikingly similar lives. They knew each other, were both supporters of libraries with successful legal careers, and were politically active.

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Michael Flynn’s inclusion in Rhode Island Hall of Fame sparks resignations

‘There is an overall right and wrong in the universe, and what has happened here, in our view, and according to our moral compasses, and consciences, compels us to resign,’ board members say in resignation letter

The Independent UK

Shocking Stadium Fight Fatality: Patriots Fan's Death Ruled Homicide

In a twist to a tragic incident, two Rhode Island men are facing assault charges following a stadium brawl that resulted in the death of a Patriots fan. Da...

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More patients are losing their doctors – and their trust in the primary care system

In Rhode Island, safety-net clinics are under new pressures as clinicians retire or burn out. Patients report that it's harder to find care, and they're losing connections to familiar doctors.

WEKU

Two Rhode Island men charged with assault and battery in death of Patriots fan

Two Rhode Island men have been charged with assault and battery and disorderly conduct by police in connection with the death of a fan at a New England Patriots game in September

The Independent UK

These are the best CD rates in Rhode Island today

We crunched the data to locate the best CD rates available in Rhode Island today.

Fortune

BLM slams ‘publicity seeking’ ex-activist after he endorsed Trump

Ex-president has in the past refused to condemn white supremacist groups

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Is a shipwreck off the Rhode Island coast Captain Cook’s long-lost vessel?

The HMS Endeavour was a British Royal Navy vessel sailed by Captain Cook in 1778 during the American War of Independence

The Independent UK

Man selling ‘Islamic goods’ shot and wounded outside Rhode Island mosque

Police search for suspect after shooting outside Islamic Center of Rhode Island in Providence, state’s capital city

The Guardian - US

Democrats — and abortion rights — dominated the 2023 elections. Here are 5 takeaways

Voters mobilized for abortion rights, from approving an amendment in Ohio to reelecting Kentucky's Democratic governor. Plus, Black candidates made history in Rhode Island and Philadelphia.

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Rhode Island picks former Biden aide Gabe Amo for open House seat - Roll Call

The son of African immigrants who worked in the Biden White House, Democrat Gabe Amo won an open seat in Rhode Island's 1st District.

Roll Call

In Rhode Island, a hunt is on for the reason for dropping numbers of the signature quahog clam

Scientists, lawmakers and those who make their living from Rhode Island’s Narragansett Bay are teaming up to hunt for the reason why quahogs appear to be on the decline

The Independent UK

Photos: This Rhode Island home is situated on Newport Country Club and is every golfer’s dream

This home is breathtaking.

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Columbus statue, removed from a square in Providence, Rhode Island, re-emerges in nearby town

Three years after a Christopher Columbus statue was removed from a square in Providence, Rhode Island, the bronze cast has re-emerged, this time in a park in Johnston, Rhode Island, about 9 miles west of the capital

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3 New England states join together for offshore wind power projects, aiming to lower costs

The governors of Massachusetts, Connecticut and Rhode Island plan to procure offshore wind energy together

The Guardian - US

Rhode Island bank agrees to pay $9m over discriminatory lending allegations

DoJ says Washington Trust engaged in redlining, the racist policy of banks blocking people of color from getting mortgages

The Independent UK

Hurricane Lee to strike weather-worn New England after heavy rain, flooding and tornadoes

After days of torrential rain, flooding, sinkholes and tornadoes, New England is about to face Hurricane Lee

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New England has been roiled by wild weather including a likely tornado. Next up is Hurricane Lee

A hurricane watch is in place for portions of Maine, while a large area of coastal New England is under a tropical storm watch as Hurricane Lee is expected to reach the region later this week

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The Independent UK

New England braces for more rain after hourslong downpour left communities flooded and dams at risk

People in flooded parts of Massachusetts and Rhode Island are cleaning up even as they brace for more rain Wednesday

The Independent UK

A Connecticut couple rescues a baby shark caught in a work glove

A Connecticut couple’s scuba diving trip in Rhode Island turned into a mission to rescue a baby shark

The Independent UK

Heavy rain brings flash flooding in parts of Massachusetts and Rhode Island

Heavy rainfall has flooded parts of Massachusetts and Rhode Island, with one city declaring a state of emergency as water poured into homes, created sinkholes and stranded drivers

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Gabe Amo wins Democratic special primary for Rhode Island’s 1st Congressional District

Gabe Amo defeated 10 candidates in the Democratic special primary for Rhode Island’s 1st Congressional District on Sept. 5. Amo received 32.1% of the vote. Only two other candidates received more than 10% of the vote: Aaron Regunberg with 24.8% and Sandra Cano with 14%.

The Independent UK

Democrat Gabe Amo one win away from being 1st person of color to represent Rhode Island in Congress

For generations, the political face of Rhode Island was often Italian or Irish American

The Guardian - US

Ex-Biden aide bids to become first person of color to represent Rhode Island in Congress

Gabe Amo, 35, wins crowded primary contest for right to replace David Cicilline in safe Democratic congressional seat

Roll Call

Ex-Biden aide wins Democratic nod in Rhode Island primary - Roll Call

Democrats nominated Gabe Amo in Tuesday's primary in Rhode Island's 1st District. Rep. David Cicilline resigned the seat earlier this year.

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