Rhode Island DEM Officers Ramp Up Patrols for National Safe Boating Week

Rhode Island Environmental Police are stepping up patrols and safety checks as part of National Safe Boating Week, May 17–23, in partnership with boating safety advocates across the U.S. and Canada. The campaign — launched ahead of the busy summer boating …

Rhode Island Monthly Wins 24 Rhode Island Press Association Awards

Photo by Glenn Osmundson On Friday, May 9, the Rhode Island Press Association presented more than 150 awards across forty-five journalism categories. Nearly 100 staff members from a number of local outlets, including Rhode Island Monthly, Providence Media …

African American Museum of Rhode Island honors contributions by Black women to state

PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) — The African American Museum of Rhode Island held its inaugural preservation breakfast Monday, honoring Black women who have made contributions to the Ocean State. The event was also a fundraiser for the museum, which works …

Only 0.001% of deep ocean has ever been explored by humans — an area equal to the size of Rhode Island" target="_self"…

Scientists have revealed how much of the vast deep ocean floor humankind has observed, and it's a staggeringly small amount. According to a new study published May 7 in the journal Science Advances, just 0.001% of the deep seafloor (anything below 656 …

Here's who are the best girls lacrosse teams in Rhode island right now

If there’s a sport that can save the RIIL’s postseason format for all sports, it’s lacrosse. With RPI becoming how teams are seeded in respective postseasons, it’s clear to everyone – except those making the actual decisions – that its time to adopt a …

Ranking the best boys lacrosse teams in Rhode Island right now

If there’s a sport that can save the RIIL’s postseason format for all sports, it’s lacrosse. With RPI becoming how teams are seeded in respective postseasons, it’s clear to everyone – except those making the actual decisions – that its time to adopt a …

Will 'The Real Housewives of Rhode Island' be good for state's image?

Officials say 'The Real Housewives of Rhode Island' will boost tourism, but some residents question whether the whole state will benefit. A previous attempt to film an MTV reality TV show in Newport faced major backlash from neighbors. Executive …

Andy Cohen: 'Real Housewives of Rhode Island' cast will be 'incredible'

Protecting Civil Rights in Rhode Island: An Interview with Steven Brown

Steven Brown has dedicated more than three decades to serving as the executive director of the Rhode Island affiliate of the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU). Prior to his long tenure in Rhode Island, Brown led the Iowa Civil Liberties Union for three …

Police ask for public assistance in search for missing Rhode Island teen

EXETER, R.I. (WLNE) — Rhode island state police are asking for public assistance to help find a missing teenager. 16-year-old Nadia Frost was last seen on May 8 in Exeter. Police said that Frost may be traveling to Pennsylvania. Anyone with information is …