Rhode Island Rams, Merrimack Warriors Face Off in Friday Night Season Opener

The Rhode Island Rams will open their 2026 football season Friday night against the Merrimack Warriors at Duane Stadium. The game, which kicks off at 6 p.m. ET, marks the beginning of a season that carries high expectations for the Rams after a dominant …

Commentary: A much-needed moratorium on charter schools in Rhode Island

The charter vs. non-charter school debate in Rhode Island was ignited this year by a three-year moratorium on new or expanded charters. The state is required to fund its established community schools, but it also has opted to support a multitude of …

Charlotte Peak of Wareham graduates from the University of Rhode Island

Wareham resident Charlotte Peak graduated from the University of Rhode Island with a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology. The university in Kingston had more than 4,000 alumni at its commencement ceremonies May 15-17, with approximately 3,800 undergraduate …

Early voting is riding a wave in Rhode Island. Will primary day turnout follow?

Chalk it up to the high-profile and contentious primaries for state general offices and Providence mayor. Or maybe increased awareness around more convenient ballot-casting methods. Either way, over three times as many voters cast ballots at in-person …

Rhode Island Primary Elections are on Wednesday, September 9

Primaries historically have low turn-outs, but that is when some of the most significant decisions are made, and what happens in your state and town are more important at times than what is going on at the federal level. It all begins at home. This year, …

Rhode Island to host U.S. debut of ‘Ocean Business’...

NEWPORT – The first North American-based Ocean Business event will be held in Newport next September, projected to bring more than 1,500 ocean technology professionals and 100 exhibitors to the seaside city. Slated for Sept. 28-30 at Safe Harbor New …

Rhode Island’s Clemency Process is a Model – Of What Not To Do 

In the wake of a number of recent controversial pardons issued by President Trump, some have begun to argue that perhaps the Constitution should be amended to restrict the president’s authority. Introduced by Rep. Johnny Olszewski (D-MD), the Pardon …

Here are 20 Rhode Island girls volleyball players to watch this season

Rhode Island Weather for August 28, 2026

For Friday, August 28, 2026, in Rhode Island, expect a partly sunny and humid day with a 40% chance of showers and thunderstorms (mainly in the afternoon), possible morning fog, a high near 80–83°F, and light south or southwest winds around 5 mph. Morning …

Planning for Labor Day in Rhode Island? Mark these 2026 dates