The U.S. ranks poorly among developed countries for maternal health. Here is how Washington County compares to the U.S.
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The Washington County unemployment rate worsened slightly during the late summer.
The New Shoreham area has experienced explosive home price growth this past year and prices are still moving upward.
Many in the New Shoreham area behind on rent, despite billions rental aid dollars being available nationally.
Pumpkin patches in the New Shoreham area are gearing up for the peak season.
The Washington County unemployment rate improved somewhat during the summer.
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The 2021 Fall Foliage Prediction Map is out so you can plan trips to see autumn in all its splendor in Rhode Island and other U.S. states.
National home prices are have surged over the past year; The New Shoreham area was no exception.
Contact with cyanobacteria can lead to serious health conditions.
Chess returns to the library lawn!
But national figures point to a rebound when local data for July becomes available next month.
Here is updated data on hospital capacity in Washington County.
The CDC recommends indoor public mask use for vaccinated and unvaccinated New Shoreham residents.
Instead of an ordinance to require indoor face masks, the council is now looking at a resolution to encourage voluntary compliance.
A new analysis found more than 6 million nationwide are behind on rent, owing a total of $23 billion.
Nationally, around 101,000 eateries received grants, including some in the New Shoreham area.
Cases have spiked recently on Block Island, a leading local doctor told the Town Council.
The Paycheck Protection Program benefited nearly 12 million businesses in the U.S., including some in New Shoreham.
Ben Tuff is raising money and awareness for Clean Ocean Access.
Moped riders were operating unsafely and violating the terms of their rental contracts, the New Shoreham Police Department said.
The US Coast Guard and Safe/Sea responded to the scene on Sunday.
The unemployment rate in Washington County decreased recently.
See how college aid applications changed for New Shoreham area high schools.
The retail chain donated 14 electric bicycles valued at $1,300 each to the New Shoreham Police Department to help with summer patrols.
This is how the New Shoreham area compares to Rhode Island for coronavirus vaccinations.
Patch has your complete guide to Fourth of July fireworks shows, parades and other celebrations on Block Island.
Day-one race plans on Monday were disrupted by heavy fog. Nonetheless, the mood was said to be bright.
Preceding the joint session, the Sewer Commission will kick things off with a 4 p.m. vote on their fiscal 2022 budget.
Maintenance dredging of Great Salt Pond and of Block Island Harbor of Refuge are included in U.S. Army Corps of Engineers FY2022 budget.
Home prices are higher in the New Shoreham area recently. See how much.
Washington County's unemployment rate is lower than the Rhode Island average.
Publish a photo of pops on the New Shoreham Patch for Father’s Day 2021 to share your favorite father-son or father-daughter moments.
The legislation would let commercial fishers apply for a direct sale dealer license from the Department of Environmental Management.
State Director Ed Huttenhower attributes the increase in volume to small businesses struggling to survive amid the COVID-19 pandemic and ...
Each recipient of a University Academic Excellence Award receives a certificate of academic excellence suitable for framing and a URI la ...
Boat sewage threatens water quality, and boaters in RI may not discharge it into the ocean. The Town of New Shoreham has a solution.