Who’s in the running for two open Rhode Island Superior Court seats

Rhode Island’s former U.S. attorney, along with a labor lawyer and policy adviser to the House of Representatives, are among a total of eight finalists under consideration by Gov. Dan McKee to fill two vacancies on the state’s Superior Court. The state’s …

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

More than 40 Rhode Island homeowners are challenging the state's controversial 'Taylor Swift Tax' after a lawsuit filed in Newport Superior Court argued that the new levy unfairly targets owners of high-value second homes, particularly those …

Rhode Island Weather for August 24, 2026

For Monday, August 24, 2026, in Rhode Island, expect a sunny day with a high near 80–81°F, southwest winds 6–15 mph, and very low rain chances. Morning will feature clear to mostly clear skies as temperatures rise from the upper 50s or low 60s into the …

‘Gravy’ the traffic-loving Rhode Island turkey, finds permanent home

Maroon 5 headlines free concert in Rhode Island

Hundreds gathered for a free Maroon 5 concert Saturday night in Narragansett, Rhode Island. The concert was organized by Joseph Healey, a Rhode Island native and New York hedge fund manager who throws a massive birthday party every 10 years featuring a …

Khano Smith’s Rhode Island Claim Win

Khano Smith’s Rhode Island defeated Monterey Bay 3-1 at home in the United Soccer League Championship yesterday [August 22]. Rhode Island are seventh in the Eastern Conference after 19 games this season. They travel to FC Tulsa on Saturday. Rhode Island …

Rhode Island Weather for August 23, 2026

For Sunday, August 23, 2026, in Rhode Island, expect a mostly cloudy and humid day with a 30% chance of patchy showers (thunderstorms possible after 11 am), possible morning fog, a high near 76–79°F, and east winds becoming south at 5–7 mph. Morning …

Summer History Series: Colonial Rhode Island in the Pequot War and King Philip’s War

.Join us for a summer history series to celebrate America’s 250th birthday. Some of the most foundational conflicts in colonial America happened in New England, in violent clashes between colonists and indigenous nations. The stories were not as simple as …

Massive crowd attends free Maroon 5 beach concert in Rhode Island

Thousands turned out at the beach in Narragansett, Rhode Island, on Saturday, for a free Maroon 5 concert thrown by a local hedge fund manager to celebrate his 60th birthday, NBC10 Boston affiliate WJAR reports. Joseph Healey previously threw free concerts …

Maroon 5 turns Narragansett beach into Rhode Island's hottest show

Updated Aug. 22, 2026, 10:37 p.m. ET Maroon 5 performs at the 60th birthday party of Joseph Healey at his Narragansett home. Healey and the town invited the public to watch the concert from Narragansett Beach, and thousands took them up on the offer. The …