STORY OF THE WEEK : If you want something done, ask a busy person. That seems to be the mantra of Ken Block’s independent run for governor of Rhode Island. With just 46 days until voting ends …

Primum non nocere – Latin for “first, do no harm” – is an abiding principle of medical ethics, and sometimes politics. This axiom helps explain why Rhode …

1. STORY OF THE WEEK:  All eyes are on Gov. Dan McKee to see which finalist he picks for a coveted vacancy on the Rhode Island Supreme Court. The state Judicial Nominating Commission this week …

Editor's note: Little Compton held two pie eating contests — one for kids, one for adults — on Saturday, July 4, as the town's historical society held its annual Family Day at its West Main Road …

1. STORY OF THE WEEK:  For all the focus on the Democratic primary contest between Gov. Dan McKee and Helena Foulkes, many Rhode Islanders overlook or underestimate the muscle of the …

Welp – we’re short of the All-Star break and the Sox face a makeover amid what a top team exec calls an “embarrassing and unacceptable, maddening, [and] frustrating” season. Thanks for …

There was a time when you could apply for a job by handing someone a resume. You walked into a business. You spoke to a person. You introduced yourself. Your skills mattered. Your attitude mattered. …

1. STORY OF THE WEEK:  Time for a vibe check. We’ve passed the midpoint of 2026, the race for governor has entered a new gear, and the House of Representatives votes later today on the …

1. STORY OF THE WEEK:  Memorial Day weekend signifies different things – a time to remember the fallen , what some consider the unofficial start to summer and the start of heightened political …

1. STORY OF THE WEEK: Even after 15 years in the General Assembly, newly minted Rhode Island Speaker Chris Blazejewski appreciates the axiom that you never get a second chance to make a first …

To the editor: Where can you watch a famous movie made by locals, under a tent, for free, listen to a local band while enjoying wine, beer, or your choice of a special meal from several food …

1. STORY OF THE WEEK:  Fifteen years after starting his first term in the Rhode Island House of Representatives, Chris Blazejewski has ascended to the pinnacle of power, winning an …

1. STORY OF THE WEEK: Rhode Island politicos are watching to see if the beginning of the end of House Speaker Joe Shekarchi’s Statehouse tenure will start next week. Many assume he will …

1. STORY OF THE WEEK:  Deep-pocketed Helena Foulkes has been a bit conspicuous by her absence from television commercials as Rhode Island’s 2026 campaign season heats up. The knock on Foulkes …

In 2023, our state took a big step to enshrine Rhode Islanders’ right to the shoreline: up to 10 feet above the last high tide line. But what happens as the sea level rise pushes the high tide line …

1. STORY OF THE WEEK:  “Time waits for no one and it won’t wait for me,” sang The Rolling Stones – a reminder that timing is the most precious of all political commodities. That explains …

Across New England, conversations about men’s mental health have become more open in recent years. Employers, schools, and community leaders now regularly encourage men to talk, check in on one …

Even though it might sound strange that last year’s Little Compton 350 committee is celebrating Little Compton 250 this year, we are! Many of us from the 350 committee have now morphed into Little …

1. STORY OF THE WEEK: Democrats Gov. Dan McKee and Helena Foulkes are incrementally ramping up their campaign messaging, rolling out policy takes and lobbing a few mudpies at the enemy camp. …

1. STORY OF THE WEEK: Providence had four homicides last year – a remarkable decline from the recent high of 30 in 2000. But two of those 2025 deaths came during the Brown University shooting in …

As the 250th Anniversary of American independence draws near in 2026 several Rhode Island writers and historians have turned their attention to describing the series of local events from the 1764 …

1. STORY OF THE WEEK: The Pentagon is seeking an additional $200 billion to fund the war in Iran , after the first six days of the conflict cost the U.S. more than $11.3 billion. Considering this …

1. STORY OF THE WEEK: As we edge deeper into the 2026 election season, how much of a difference can elected officials make on the everpresent issue of affordability? Rhode Island used to be a cheap …

1. STORY OF THE WEEK: “In war, truth is the first casualty,” as the saying goes, speaking to the fog that comes with the continuation of politics by other, more violent means. For now, it’s …

STORY OF THE WEEK: The Blizzard of ‘26 came as advertised. Sure, we’d be retired and living in St. Moritz if I had a dime for every time the TV weather industrial complex overhyped a piddling …