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Eugene R. Bob Pattison Jr.

Obituary: Eugene R. “Bob” Pattison Jr. (1976-2026)

Rhode Island House Speaker Joe Shekarchi announcing he will not run for governor

R.I. House Speaker Shekarchi Opts Out of Governor’s Race

Rosecliff mansion in Newport, Rhode Island, host site for an America 250 preservation panel discussion.

Panel at Rosecliff to Explore Rhode Island’s Role in America’s 250th Anniversary

Elizabeth “Betty” Whisler of Newport, Rhode Island, smiling, longtime teacher, Navy wife, artist and golfer

Obituary: Elizabeth L. “Betty” Whisler (1945-2026)

Aerial view of Narragansett’s rocky Atlantic coastline with oceanfront homes and sweeping water views in Rhode Island.

Mott & Chace Sotheby’s International Realty Sets a Record in Narragansett’s Anawan Cliffs

Snow removal crews clearing a narrow residential street in Newport, Rhode Island during winter storm cleanup.

The Point and Historic Hill Neighborhoods Under Daytime Parking Bans for Additional Snow Cleanup

Angus Davis appointed to Science and Technology Innovation Board with Newport Rhode Island connection

Secretary of War Pete Hegseth Taps RI Native Angus Davis for New War Department Science and Technology Board

Exterior of The Mews Tavern restaurant in Wakefield, Rhode Island, a popular South County dining and gathering spot.

Audrain’s Heritage Restaurant Group Under Contract to Acquire The Mews Tavern in Wakefield

Fishing Vessel Lily Jean missing (1)

Coast Guard Suspends Search for Lily Jean Crew Off Glocester; Seven Identified

Roxann Press volunteering at the Potter League in Middletown RI

Record $2.9M Gift From Longtime Volunteer Is Largest in Potter League History

Michael “Coach” Stinton, longtime Portsmouth High School soccer coach and Rhode Island educator

Obituary: Michael Francis Stinton (1950-2026)

What RI Lawmakers Did This Week — Including a Trip to Minneapolis

What RI Lawmakers Did This Week — Including a Trip to Minneapolis

Coast Guard helicopter conducting search over ocean waters near Cape Ann Massachusetts

Coast Guard Searching for Missing Fishing Vessel Off Gloucester; 1 Found Dead

The Walcott Avenue Collection, three waterfront properties in Jamestown overlooking Narragansett Bay

The Walcott Avenue Collection – A Rare Waterfront Legacy in Jamestown. Three Properties, Endless Possibility.

Michael Mulhollen of Newport, Rhode Island, remembered by family and friends for his compassion, warmth, and love of the outdoors.

Obituary: Michael Mulhollen (1984-2026)

Parked cars buried in snow in Newport neighborhood during parking ban

Newport Orders Parking Bans in Fifth Ward, Yachting Village, Kerry Hill and The Point Ahead of More Snow

Front exterior of luxury home at 14 Kay Boulevard in Middletown RI

Discover 14 Kay Boulevard: A Turnkey Coastal Compound Worth Experiencing in Person

Historic cottage at 88 Washington Street in Newport RI

Only in Newport: Cottage Addition Triggers Waterfront Fight on The Point

Challenger disaster smoke trails in the sky over Florida

Challenger, 40 Years Later: A Young Generation’s ‘Where Were You?’ Moment

Portrait of former Providence RI Mayor Buddy Cianci

Remembering Buddy Cianci 10 Years After His Death: Providence’s Most Unforgettable Mayor

University of Rhode Island campus where a legislative commission recommended creating a public medical school to address Rhode Island’s primary care physician shortage.

Legislative Commission Recommends New Medical School at URI to Tackle Rhode Island Doctor Shortage

Kenneth K. Libby, Air Force veteran and former Newport, Rhode Island resident

Obituary: Kenneth K. Libby (1942-2026)

Washington Bridge Providence

Rhode Island Lawmakers Eye RIPTA Cash Boost, Put RIDOT Spending Under the Microscope

Band performing during Newport Folk Festival at Fort Adams during a summer performance

Newport Folk Festival 2026 Tickets Go on Sale Feb. 4 — Expect Them to Sell Out In Seconds

Exterior of just listed coastal home at 8 Lookout Lane in Portsmouth RI

Open House: Modern Coastal Home Hits the Market in Portsmouth’s Aquidneck Village

Providence City Hall as City Council considers rent control proposal

Providence City Council’s Rent-Control Plan Sparks Backlash as Mayor Smiley Signals Veto

Girl Scout Troop 602 members receive firearm safety instruction at Newport Rifle Club in Middletown Rhode Island

Newport Rifle Club Hosts Firearm Safety Class for Local Girl Scouts

Stephen Robertson of Woonsocket, Rhode Island obituary photo

Obituary: Stephen Robertson (1947-2025)

Vice President JD Vance and second lady Usha Vance announce they are expecting their fourth child, a baby boy, due in July.

Vice President JD Vance and Usha Vance Announce They’re Expecting a Baby Boy

511 Ocean Avenue Newport RI

Ocean Drive Estate Offers Ultimate Newport Summer Rental for $200,000 a Month

Aquidneck Island Police and Fire Hockey Club hosts benefit game for Mary Jane Milici at St. George’s Ice Rink

Aquidneck Island Police & Fire to Host Benefit Hockey Game for MJ Milici, Portsmouth Woman Battling Rare Disease

Margaret “Twinkie” Sullivan of Newport, Rhode Island, longtime community volunteer and animal advocate

Obituary: Margaret “Twinkie” Sullivan (1942-2026)

RI State House

From the Budget to Minimum Wage to ICE Criticism: Key Takeaways From This Week at the R.I. General Assembly

Thomas A. St. Claire obituary photo Newport RI

Obituary: Thomas A. St. Claire (1953-2025)

Kayak Dinghy Space Newport RI

Newport Residents Can Apply for Dinghy and Kayak Rack Lottery Starting Feb. 1

Newport Boys & Girls Club swimming lessons

Newport Kids Dive Back Into Swimming as Boys & Girls Club Programs Resume

Offshore wind turbines under construction off the New England coast

Judge Overrules Trump, Clears Offshore Wind Build Despite National Security Concerns

City of Newport Sticker Parking

Letter to the Editor: Why I Support Newport’s Proposed Parking Program

Aerial view of 727 Boston Neck Road Narragansett, a luxury waterfront estate with panoramic views of Bonnet Beach, Jamestown, and the Newport Bridge.

A Once-in-a-Generation Coastal Opportunity — 727 Boston Neck Road Lists for $5.990,000

Law enforcement display drugs seized in Nantucket trafficking probe

Island Drug Run Busted: Nantucket Man Nabbed With Kilo of Coke on Cape Cod

Bob Weir performing live with the Grateful Dead during a concert

Bob Weir, Grateful Dead Co-Founder and Keeper of the Long Strange Trip, Dies at 78

Exterior view of 14 Kay Boulevard, a reimagined family compound on the Newport–Middletown line

A Reimagined Family Compound at the Newport–Middletown Line: 14 Kay Boulevard Lists for $3,995,000

Newport City Hall Residential Parking Proposal

Newport’s Proposed Residential Sticker Parking Plan Is a $100 Headache Nobody Asked For

Rhode Island's Wild Coast Documentary

Ocean State Media to Premiere ‘Rhode Island’s Wild Coast’ Documentary Series on Jan 9