Nor’easter brings power outages in RI. See the outage map.

A powerful Nor’Easter storm has started to lash Rhode Island, and power outages are already rolling in. On Sunday, Oct. 12, ...
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Pawtucket’s ‘Map Center’ offers more than just directions

PAWTUCKET, R.I. (WPRI) — In the age of smartphones, most travelers don’t need a map to find their way around. But Andrew Middleton, owner of The Map Center, believes maps are more than just ...
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MAPS: Where it’s (un)affordable to rent and buy homes in Rhode Island

PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WPRI) — Central Falls is the only place in Rhode Island where a family can affordably buy a single-family home, and there is no place in the state where a person making minimum wage ...

Rhode Island Energy crews respond to dozens of power outages as storm strikes

Rhode Island Energy crews were out and about late Sunday night, responding to dozens of power outages from rain and gusty ...

Rhode Island's beaches are public. Here's a quick guide to what you can and can't do.

Short answer: Yes, parts of all rocky or sandy beaches in Rhode Island are open to the public. Some beaches may be owned by an individual, business or private club, but the public still has access to ...
The Providence Journal

Rhode Island power outage map: See where the power is out as Hurricane Lee nears

As Hurricane Lee sustains maximum winds of 85 mph, coastal Rhode Island is no longer under a tropical storm watch as of Friday morning. However, millions of residents across eastern New England and ...
The Boston Globe

We mapped more than 140 great spots to get ice cream in Rhode Island. Find a new favorite.

Ask a Rhode Islander about their favorite ice cream shop, and they’ll give you a list based on heaping portions, creative flavors, or jaw-dropping confections. From Tizzy K’s cereal-infused treats, to ...