World No. 17 Tommy Paul commits to Infosys Hall of Fame Open Player Field
Governor McKee issues Official Writ of Election for First Congressional District Seat
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World No. 17 Tommy Paul commits to Infosys Hall of Fame Open Player Field
At No. 17 in the world, Paul is in the midst of a breakout season after reaching the semifinals of the Australian Open in January.
Counties with the most farmland in Rhode Island
In Rhode Island, there are 8,549,170 acres of farmland, with common soybeans being the most common crop.
Rhode Island launches Online Medical Marijuana Card Registration System
The web-based portal will shorten processing time and eliminate the need to fill out and mail paper documents.
DEM urges the public not to remove fawns and other baby animals from the wild
The Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management (DEM) is again cautioning the public not to assume that finding a baby animal means it needs to be rescued.
Governor McKee issues Official Writ of Election for First Congressional District Seat
Congressman Cicilline’s resignation was effective at the close of the legislative day of May 31, 2023.
From Stonewall to today: 50+ years of modern LGBTQ+ history
To learn more about LGBTQ+ history, Stacker combed through news reports and used data from GLSEN to compile over 50 years of LGBTQ+ progress. Read on to see the evolution of this movement from then to now.
25 LGBTQ+ people who changed the course of history
Read on to learn more about some of the most influential queer people in human history, and how they changed the world in one way or another.
What’s Up Today: Thursday, June 1
Women in Business Luncheon | Forum with Newport’s next Police Chief | Seven Seas Navigator returns to Newport | and more
7-Day Weather forecast for Newport County
Here’s what’s on tap for weather this week and weekend.
3-day Surf Forecast for Rhode Island
Forecast includes rip current risk, surf height, weather, winds, and more.
Newport County residents earn degrees from Salve Regina University
The following hometown residents were awarded degrees during Salve Regina University’s 73rd commencement ceremony held in Newport.
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