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AG Neronha during a news conference in his office earlier this year.

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Politics & Justice

Attorney General Peter Neronha not running for Rhode Island governor in 2026

The longtime prosecutor said he will take time to consider his future

October 3, 2025

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Ian Donnis

The installation of a Revolution Wind turbine is shown. The Trump administration has ordered construction stopped on Rhode Island’s first large-scale offshore wind project, even though it is 80% complete.

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Politics & Justice

Shutdown means no money for Justice Department to file court documents, lawyers contend

R.I. federal judge grants request for more time but maintains authority to oversee case apart from D.C.

October 3, 2025

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Nancy Lavin

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Education

Rhode Island students’ test scores inch up, but still chasing Massachusetts

New RICAS results show Rhode Island students making modest gains in math and English, narrowing the gap with Massachusetts, though proficiency rates still trail neighboring states and pre-pandemic levels

October 3, 2025

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Alexander Castro

Passengers boarded a 35-foot fishing boat at Ryder's Cove in Chatham for a shark tour hosted by the Atlantic White Shark Conservancy, Sept. 12, 2025

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Climate & Environment

It’s shark-watching time off Chatham, Mass. We take you on a tour

October 3, 2025

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Jennette Barnes

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Education

Trump Administration presses Brown University with new higher ed demands tied to federal funding

Despite signing a voluntary $50 million settlement earlier this year, Brown is one of nine universities being asked to agree to a sweeping list of reforms

October 2, 2025

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David Wright

FILE: Rep. Craven on the House floor in 2018.

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Elections

Rep. Robert Craven ends Rhode Island attorney general campaign amid renewed focus on past incidents

State Rep. Robert Craven (D-North Kingstown) suspended his bid for RI attorney general just three days after launching, following renewed scrutiny over two early-2000s domestic violence cases and a disputed endorsement claim

October 2, 2025

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Ian Donnis

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Politics & Justice

Rhode Island police misconduct information is now public, after reporting by Ocean State Media

A 2024 state law promised greater transparency about police discipline in Rhode Island. But case information made public under the law was never released until Ocean State Media reported on the discrepancy

October 2, 2025

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Ben Berke

The Martha’s Vineyard–based band Johnny Hoy and the Bluefish play a set on one of Chan's stages.

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Arts & Entertainment

‘Home of egg rolls, jazz and blues,’ Chan’s celebrates 120 years in Rhode Island

For over a century, Chan’s Fine Oriental Dining in Woonsocket has blended Cantonese comfort food with world-class jazz and blues, making the Rhode Island supper club a legendary stop for music lovers nationwide

October 2, 2025

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Kate Dellis

October 2, 2025

A growing demand for electricity combined with international instability have driven up utility rates beyond Rhode Island Energy’s control, the utility company says.

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Economy

Municipal electric plan customers see slight savings over RI Energy winter rates

October 2, 2025

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Nancy Lavin