Notes: Rhode Island officials to hold press conference opposing Trump wind project halt

Good morning, Newport! 👋 Today is Monday, Aug. 25, the 237th day of 2025. There are 128 days left in the year. 🚨 You need to know Rhode Island Gov. Dan McKee and Connecticut Gov. Ned Lamont on Saturday criticized President Donald Trump’s order to...

It’s Time for Apple Picking (and Apple Donuts) at Pippin Orchard in Rhode Island

This Airbnb Farm Stay in Rhode Island Is Peak Fall Vibes

Rhode Island might be the smallest US state, but it has a surprising diversity of scenery in that tiny area. It has a wonderful coastline that's filled with great tourist spots during the summer, but when you head away from the coast, you can find...

Want to spend the day at a beach town? Condé Nast picked this one

While you can certainly keep swimming Rhode Island's water well past Labor Day, it does start to feel like beach season is coming to close. Which means it's time to soak up the last of the season while you still can. One Rhode Island beach town...

Rhode Island completes its troll trail with three additions

CHARLESTOWN – Rhode Island's three new troll sculptures by recycle artist Thomas Dambo will be unveiled in ribbon cuttings Sunday, Aug. 24, according to the South County Tourism Council. After the unveiling, Dambo will hold an artist talk at the...

Things only people from New England say or do

Here are the ways to recognize a New Englandah by what they do and say. New Hampshire, Massachusetts, Vermont, Maine, Rhode Island, and Connecticut all fall under the definition of New England. And while our distinctive accents and customs might...

Want to drive barefoot after the beach? What to know about RI law

It is legal to drive barefoot in Rhode Island, as it is in all 50 states. There is also no law against driving shirtless in Rhode Island. After a day at one of the Ocean State'smany beaches, you might be tempted to drive barefoot. After all, your...

RIDOH recommends avoiding several bodies of water due to algae blooms

NORTH PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) — The Rhode Island Department of Health and Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management recommend avoiding contact with four bodies of water in the state due to confirmed blue-green algae blooms. The following...

FM Championship continues to invest in women's golf as tournament swings into second year

It’s only the second year that the FM Championship has come to the TPC Boston golf club in Norton, but Megan Khang is already seeing the impact. Khang, who was born in Brockton and raised in Rockland and joined the LPGA Tour in 2016, said that FM,...

United Way of Rhode Island gears local kids up for school with backpack giveaway

PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WJAR) — The start of a new school year is just around the corner, but the United Way of Rhode Island is doing their part to make sure local kids are ready. 1,000 students received a free backpack from the United Way as well as...

Gophers Ready for Marquette, Brown

MINNEAPOLIS - The University of Minnesota women's soccer team looks ahead to a split weekend, hosting Marquette on Thursday and traveling to face Brown on the road Monday. Minnesota vs. Marquette Date: Aug. 28, 2025 Time: 12 p.m. CT Place:...

Mass. attraction in the running for best ghost tour in the country, here’s how to vote

One Massachusetts tourist attraction is in the running be named one of the best ghost tours in the country. Black Cat Tours in Salem was nominated as part of USA Today’s 10Best best ghost tours. It stands along side other New England attractions...

Tiger Cat Snatches Top Position in Rendezvous Regatta at SBYC

FELINE FRENZY: The fleet of boats cruises up toward the start line during the Spray Beach Yacht Club’s annual Catboat Rendezvous on Aug. 23. (Photo Courtesy Tom Caro) With 20 boats competing in the “mixed litter” race that is the annual Catboat...

Mavs add eight to Beach Volleyball Squad

Story Links GRAND JUNCTION, Colo.— Colorado Mesa University Beach Volleyball coach David Skaff has announced the addition of eight new players to the Mavericks' roster for the upcoming 2025-26 season. The group includes seven freshman and one...

Islander attends music festival in Rhode Island

Recently, Village of Key Biscayne Councilmember Frank Caplan traveled to Rhode Island and used the Islander to remind him of home while he enjoyed the Newport Folk Festival. The annual American music festival held in Newport, Rhode Island, is best...

Labor Day history and travel tips to know for 2025

From barbecues to getaways to shopping the sales, many people across the U.S. mark Labor Day — the federal holiday celebrating the American worker — by finding ways to relax. This year is the 131st anniversary of the holiday, which is celebrated...

JetBlue Rejigs Tampa Network As It Removes Rhode Island Flights & Suspends Newark

JetBlue has made some changes to its network out of Tampa, including temporarily suspending services to Newark and scrapping flights to Rhode Island. The pause on flights to Newark will last between December and April 2026, while the final flight...

Highest-rated wineries in Rhode Island by visitors

Napa Valley isn’t the only travel destination in the United States for a good glass of wine. While California’s wine country is known for being a top winery destination (and also home to the award-winning bottle of Chardonnay that won top honors...

Backpack and school supply drives in two Rhode Island cities Friday

CRANSTON, Mass. (WLNE) — In Cranston, Mayor Ken Hopkins is stopping by the McDonald’s on Cranston Street, but it’s not because he wants fries. The restaurant is hosting its grand re-opening, and to welcome the community back, they’re hosting a...

Rhode Island State Police distribute backpacks, supplies amid back-to-school season

(WJAR) — School supplies collected by the Rhode Island State Police are being distributed. Troopers packed cars with backpacks and supplies on Thursday morning. The supplies and bags are on their way to 22 different organizations across the state....