Rhode Island News

Aggregated Rhode Island News Articles

• Offshore wind farms take shape along Rhode Island's coast, even as Trump wants to stop them
  
  Offshore wind turbines roughly three times the height of the Statue of Liberty were spinning far off the coast of Rhode Island on Thursday, sending clean electricity to the region.
  Jennifer Mcdermott.  Washington Times.  Thu, 23 Apr 2026 17:45:19 -0400.
• How Tyler Ballgame's shot in the dark led to 'For the First Time, Again'
  
  The Rhode Island native has quickly built a reputation for his stellar live shows.
  Raina Douris.  NPR.  Tue, 21 Apr 2026 12:59:23 -0400.
• Judge rejects DOJ effort to get sensitive voter information from Rhode Island
  
  The decision from U.S. District Judge Mary McElroy marks the Justice Department's fifth loss in its attempts to access states' voter registration lists.
  CBS News.  Fri, 17 Apr 2026 15:16:11 -0400.
• Trump's DOJ loses another voter list case
  
  A federal judge on Friday shot down the Trump Justice Department's attempt to get a look at Rhode Island's voter lists, saying the feds were misusing a law meant to combat racial discrimination to try to clean up the registration rolls.
  Stephen Dinan.  Washington Times.  Fri, 17 Apr 2026 10:08:37 -0400.
• You could LIVE inside America's oldest shopping mall as incredibly unique condo goes on sale
  
  The Arcade Providence, the nation's first inside mall in Rhode Island, housed shops, restaurants and historic architecture for more than 150 years before closing in 2008.
  Daily Mail.  Sat, 11 Apr 2026 22:24:45 GMT.
• Davey Lopes, part of Dodgers' historic infield and World Series winner, dies at age 80
  
  Davey Lopes rose from a rough-and-tumble Rhode Island upbringing to become the Dodgers' leadoff batter and second baseman as part of a historic infield from 1973-1981.
  Steve Henson.  Los Angeles Times.  Wed, 8 Apr 2026 19:02:24 GMT.
• Dem lawmaker busted on camera slipping into bash with reality TV stars as Americans feel shutdown pain
  
  Democrat Rep. Seth Magaziner was caught sneaking into a "Real Housewives of Rhode Island" watch party amid the government shutdown before Easter travel.
  Fox News.  Fri, 03 Apr 2026 11:00:29 -0400.
• PPL's Unit Rhode Island Energy Cuts Summer Power Supply Rates by 16%
  
  PPL cuts Rhode Island Energy summer power rates by nearly 16%, easing bills after a harsh winter drove higher electricity usage and costs.
  Zacks Equity Research.  Zacks.  Thu, 02 Apr 2026 15:39:00 GMT.
• Trump Administration Acted Illegally With Homeless Grants Program, Judge Rules
  
  A federal judge in Rhode Island said that the administration had wrongly demanded that groups seeking grants comply with its agenda on other issues, including immigration.
  Jason Deparle.  New York Times.  Wed, 01 Apr 2026 02:59:10 +0000.
• Rhode Island Will Always Be Home To Guitarist Duke Robillard
  
  Guitarist and singer-songwriter Duke Robillard shares his love for his Rhode Island roots and the many fine beaches, sites and restaurants the New England state offers.
  By Gary Stoller, Contributor.  Forbes.  Thu, 26 Mar 2026 07:30:00 -0400.

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