How Rhode Island’s messy cannabis legalization rollout is affecting the race for attorney general

Get Rhode Map A weekday briefing from veteran Rhode Island reporters, focused on the things that matter most in the Ocean State. The new three-member commission was formed in 2023 to license and regulate cannabis businesses. While Rhode Island already had …

Rhode Island House speaker and AG say lawmaker who moved to South Carolina should consider resigning

PROVIDENCE – State Representative Julie Casimiro should consider resigning her seat given her recent move to South Carolina, Rhode Island House Speaker Chris Blazejewski said Thursday, even as Casimiro has said she plans to serve out the remainder of her …

Rhode Island Weather for August 31, 2026

On August 31, 2026, Rhode Island will enjoy a pleasant late-summer Monday with mostly sunny skies and comfortable temperatures. Morning starts mild and clear to mostly sunny, with temperatures in the mid- to upper 60s°F under light north winds. It should …

Rhode Island bought the Flock cameras. It forgot to write the rules.

I spent 20 years as a police officer, commanded the Investigative Services Division, and worked a federal drug task force alongside the FBI and DEA. So let me say the part my fellow privacy skeptics often leave out: a license plate reader is a genuinely …

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Rhode Island receives nearly $3M for child mental health services

PROVIDENCE – The R.I. Department of Children, Youth & Families has secured $2.9 million in federal funding to support mental health services for children and youths living with or at risk of serious emotional disturbances – diagnosed mental, behavioral …

Rhode Island Weather for August 30, 2026

For Sunday, August 30, 2026, in Rhode Island, expect a mostly sunny day with a high near 82–83°F, southwest winds 5–10 mph, and a 30% chance of showers mainly overnight. Morning will start partly to mostly sunny as temperatures rise from the upper 50s or …

Rhode Island adoptathon highlights senior pets, long-term commitment of birds

WARWICK, R.I. (WJAR) — Senior dogs and cats waiting for a second chance were in the spotlight Saturday at an adoptathon hosted by the Rhode Island SPCA. The event was part of the shelter’s August effort to help clear its kennels and encourage adoptions of …

Rhode Island mansion once owned by Brad Faxon on the market for $13 million

Aug. 29, 2026, 2:00 p.m. ET A huge house in Rhode Island with stunning ocean views once owned by Brad Faxon can be yours for eight figures. "With a design inspired by classic Cape Cod compounds," says a report by Mansion Global, "this custom …