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Why Moonstone Beach ended its era as Rhode Island's nude retreat
1+ hour, 32+ min ago (454+ words) It's unclear when exactly Moonstone Beach became a haven for nude sunbathers. It was no joke when on April 1, 1988, the U. S. Fish and Wildlife Service began erecting a mile-long, 4-foot-high fence along'Moonstone Beach to enclose nesting piping plovers and least terns…...
RI gang racketeering indictment details string of shootings, killings
15+ hour, 31+ min ago (121+ words) The Providence Journal RI gang racketeering indictment details string of shootings, killings It was early in the summer of 2015. A local gang member was dead. And the job of avenging his killing fell to a devotee of the "East Side…...
Health insurers request double-digit premium hikes " again
1+ day, 24+ min ago (127+ words) The Providence Journal Health insurers request double-digit premium hikes " again The rate hikes are more modest compared to last year's, though some insurers asked for substantial increases Health insurance companies in Rhode Island have requested double-digit premium hikes once again....
Sprinkler malfunction at Boston Stadium during Norway-Iraq match
3+ day, 10+ hour ago (21+ words) The Providence Journal Sprinkler malfunction at Boston Stadium during Norway-Iraq match...
Loma named Best New Bar at the 2026 James Beard awards. Take a look.
4+ day, 8+ hour ago (31+ words) The Providence Journal Loma named Best New Bar at the 2026 James Beard awards. Take a look....
Flooding watch: Extreme high tides will bring coastal flooding in RI
4+ day, 18+ hour ago (126+ words) Extreme high tides will cause some flooding along the Rhode Island and Massachusetts coasts through late Tuesday night, according to the National Weather Service. Expect "up to one half foot of inundation above ground level in low-lying areas near shorelines…...
With Shekarchi gone, what did lawmakers do on housing in 2026?
5+ day, 21+ min ago (1577+ words) Housing was a policy afterthought in the General Assembly before Rep. K. Joseph Shekarchi became speaker in 2021. The Warwick Democrat and land use attorney passed more than 50 bills on housing policy, most focused on removing procedural barriers to construction, since taking…...
Providence City Council president won't seek reelection
1+ week, 14+ hour ago (107+ words) The Providence Journal Providence City Council president won't seek reelection Providence City Council President Rachel Miller is not seeking reelection. Miller announced her decision on June 11 on social media. She represents Ward 13, which covers portions of the West End of…...
'Rubber Hut' films religious parade scene on Beach Avenue, Warwick
1+ week, 19+ hour ago (23+ words) The Providence Journal 'Rubber Hut' films religious parade scene on Beach Avenue, Warwick...
'Rubber Hut' film shoot brings Michael Imperioli and more stars to RI
1+ week, 20+ hour ago (119+ words) The Providence Journal Father Michael Imperioli? 'Sopranos' star in RI to film 'Rubber Hut' WARWICK " Charisse Williams, of Westerly, was heading to the beach in Conimicut with a friend on Thursday morning, June 11, when she noticed a movie crew filming…...