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Rhode Islanders will soon be able to try two new flavors of the classic summer treat: coconut and blood orange.
"Return To Camelot" retraces the steps of the famous wedding of John F. Kennedy and Jacqueline Bouvier.
Just in time for the weekend, three Rhode Island beaches have been reopened to the public.
Throughout the summer, the Rhode Island Department of Health will briefly close beaches to swimming.
The Rhode Island Turnpike and Bridge Authority will offer a limited number of tours to the top of the Newport bridge for its 50th birthday.
Here's where you can find local Fourth of July celebrations in Newport and across Rhode Island.
This month's full moon nearly coincides with the vernal equinox.
A new report ranks the states with the most racial progress in the 54 years since the Selma-to-Montgomery march.
The Jan. 20-21 total lunar eclipse could be one of the biggest -- and reddest -- you are likely to see.
New Year’s Eve is one of the deadliest nights on the nation’s highways. Here’s where Rhode Island ranks in impaired driving deaths.
Move over Mariah - we like to rock out to our Christmas tunes.
Stop & Shop, CVS, Shaw's and more: Which grocery stores in Massachusetts are open on Christmas.
North Kingstown holds a parade. Ceremonies in Newport.
If you're looking for a top-notch Halloween prank, here's where to start.
Find out where the three registered sex offenders are living in Newport before the kids go out trick or treating.
Send all your Labor Day picnic pictures to jimmy.bentley@patch.com
Here's your complete guide to Fourth of July fireworks shows, parades and other festive events in and around Newport.
Here is the information about the city's free fireworks display. The fireworks are noisy, so pets should be kept away in a safe place.
Nick Freischlag captured this photo of the flag from the Newport Pell Bridge on Flag Day.
The plan was to suspend the flags from the Newport Pell and the Mount Hope bridges, but there was a problem in Newport.
That's right. Fall River, Mass., fire Lt. Brian Platt got his dress hat back after a woman swiped it off his head in Newport.
It's a federal holiday, and the stock market is closed.
All the offices will close at noon. The City Hall reopens Tuesday.
The lighthouse was made of 350 pounds of gingerbread made into 1,600 bricks, plus 2,400 pieces of candy and 20 gallons of royal icing
U.S. Cong. David Cicilline says festival has special meaning in 2017. Gov. Gina Raimondo says everyone is welcome in Rhode Island.
Start your holiday season out right with this family friendly, charitable event on Sunday, December 3rd.
Here are the dates for the tree lighting, the boat parade & Frosty's visit.
It's never too early for New Year's Eve planning! Here's your guide to fireworks, parties and other events happening in and near Newport.
State offices are closed Monday, Nov. 13, in observance of Veterans Day
Just. Don't. Do. It.
All the tickets have been given out for both rides, police said Wednesday. No more tickets are available.
The parade starts at noon, and Broadway will be closed from Gould to Farewell, police said.
The National Weather Service has issued a Tropical Storm watch that includes Newport, Washington County, Block Island.
The opening ceremony is set for 10:30 a.m. at Touro Park. If it's raining, the festival moves inside at the Elks Club.
The Newport police will be on hand to deal with traffic and with crowds. They remind everyone about the public parking available.
If you have to travel over the weekend, a couple of tricks and Google Maps can help cope.
The Newport-based Ancient Order of Hibernians Pipes and Drums will also march.
But the lane closures start up again on Tuesday,
Expect lane closings in May and June, but the state Turnpike and Bridge Authority plans to give drivers a break in July and August.