Allison Shinskey

It's the start of September in an even year, and that means it's time for Southern Rhode Island residents to make their voices heard in the Rhode Island primary election. While early voting has been underway since August 20, many voters will have their say in the traditional way Wednesday, with polls closing at 8 p.m. that evening.

Rhode Island is setting sail on a journey to become a leader in a brand-new yet still experimental blue economy industry: AI-navigated boats.

It’s the start of September in an even year, and that means it’s time for Southern Rhode Island residents to make their voices heard in the Rhode Island primary election. While early voting has been underway since August 20, many voters will have their say in the traditional way Wednesday, with polls closing at 8 p.m. that evening.

Labor Day Weekend in Charlestown brought with it the Rhythm and Roots festival, where music and dance lovers pull on their boots and eclectic bohemian garb and check out what

Freshmen Elijah Rodriguez, left, of Illinois and Gage Reichard, of Pennslyvania get settled into their dorm room in Hillside Hall during move-in day on the University of Rhode Island's Kingston campus Friday morning.

Animal Rescue RI is gearing up to unleash the cuteness as one of its biggest fundraisers of the year celebrates 15 years.

CHARLESTOWN — Labor Day Weekend in Charlestown brought with it the Rhythm and Roots festival, where music and dance lovers pull on their boots and eclectic bohemian garb and check out what some up-and-coming folk artists have to offer. But many who come here say that this is more than just a festival. It's a celebration that spreads love and positivity in a world that desperately needs it.

Thousands of voters showed up to make their voices heard in the 2026 Rhode Island primary election, and the unofficial results are in.

After months of waiting, Narragansett’s final permit needed to conduct the Narrow River dredging project has been approved. However, town officials are now racing against the clock to start the

Animal Rescue Rhode Island’s annual Bark on the Beach dog-walk and fundraiser attracted more than 250 dogs and their humans, including the Englert family above, for a one-mile walk along Narragansett Town Beach last year. The event, which returns for its 15th year this Sunday, has grown into a key part of the group’s funding, raising more than more than $50,000 in recent years to benefit the animals in ARRI’s care.