R.I. bill aims to protect librarians amid rise in book bans
Senate committee will consider “Freedom to Read Act,” which would shield librarians from criminal charges and standardize ...
Map shows which states have the largest populations with Irish heritage
Almost 1 in 10 Americans claim Irish heritage, according to the Census Bureau. But even the non-Irish celebrate Saint Patrick ...
Rhode Island’s unemployment rate ticked up in January, even as employers added jobs
The state’s jobless rate rose to 4.6 percent, compared to 3.9 percent a year ago, according to the labor department.
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Local man accused of failing to register as sex offender in RI has first court appearance
CAMBRIA COUNTY, Pa (WJAC) — A local man accused of failing to register as a sex offender in Rhode Island appeared in court on Thursday. Upper Yoder police say Peter O’Hara-Diaz was arrested ...
U.S. measles cases top 2024 total as outbreaks surpass 300 infections in 15 states
Measles cases have surpassed 300 in the U.S. in 2025 thus far, more than the total number of infections seen in all of 2024.
This ‘Dune’ isn’t fiction. It’s the longest conveyer belt in the US and moving sand in Texas
It's longer than the width of Rhode Island, snakes across the oil fields of the southwest U.S. and crawls at 10 mph – too ...
US measles cases reach 5-year high; 15 states report cases, Texas outbreak grows
The US has now recorded over 300 measles cases just three months into 2025, exceeding the yearly case counts for all years ...
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Rhode Island's Most Charming Seaside Neighborhood Has To Be This Chic Picturesque Beach Paradise
Rhode Island may be tiny, but the Ocean State is home to one of the most picturesque and charming beach areas you'll find in ...
Measles cases are still rising. Here’s what to know about the contagious virus, including symptoms and boosters.
Measles is caused by a highly contagious virus that’s airborne and spreads easily when an infected person breathes, sneezes ...
Central Coast seat on powerful California Coastal Commission open to nominations
California Assembly Speaker Robert Rivas, who wields the authority to make the appointment, sent a letter to the county on ...
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California Assembly Speaker Robert Rivas, who wields the authority to make the appointment, sent a letter to the county on March 4 requesting nominations for the position, which represents Santa ...