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Easy-return policies from the Covid-19 era have reshaped retail.

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Economy

Retailers are quietly changing their return policies – here’s why you should be on the lookout

This Black Friday, before you click ‘buy,’ it’s worth knowing that many retailers have quietly tightened their return policies

November 26, 2025

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Lauren Beitelspacher, Babson College

A staff member from the United Way in Rhode Island collects food for a food drive in Providence, Rhode Island.

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Community

Rhode Island food pantries saw most demand on record in October

The Rhode Island Community Food Bank’s pantries and meal sites served some 100,000 people last month — the most in its history

November 26, 2025

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Isabella Jibilian

Lauren Beitelspacher, Babson College

November 26, 2025

Natalie Escobar

November 26, 2025

Rhode Island Gov. Dan McKee speaking with Ian Donnis at Ocean State Media’s studios on Sept. 30, 2025.

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Elections

McKee’s approval sinks lower; Foulkes leads in early Democratic primary polling

With gubernatorial primary more than 10 months out many voters still undecided

November 26, 2025

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Alexander Castro

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Housing

Neronha co-leads suit over HUD policy that would put more people into homelessness

Coalition claims Trump administration’s move to shift Continuum of Care funds toward transitional housing ‘will lead to predictably disastrous results’

November 26, 2025

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Christopher Shea

Researchers at UVM's medical school will work on a study focused on drug use and barriers to health services in New England.

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Health and Wellness News in Rhode Island

New study will examine drug use and barriers to treatment in three New England states, including Rhode Island

November 26, 2025

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Liam Elder-Connors

November 26, 2025

Warren's Holiday Festival takes over the whole town every year and includes Santa arriving via fire truck.

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Weekend 401

Weekend 401: Your guide to holiday markets and events in Rhode Island and the South Coast

From Warren’s town-wide celebration to artisan markets in Providence, Pawtucket and beyond, here’s where to shop, stroll, sip and support local this holiday season

November 25, 2025

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James Baumgartner

Seastreak runs ferry service from the New Bedford State Pier to Nantucket and Martha’s Vineyard.

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Transportation

Seastreak plans to continue ferry service this summer despite closure of New Bedford State Pier

The ferry service with routes to Nantucket and Martha’s Vineyard plans to run even after much of the pier was closed for repairs

November 25, 2025

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Paul C. Kelly Campos