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Rhode Island’s congressional delegation prepares for more influence in Washington

Christopher Shea, Rhode Island Current November 4, 2026 U.S. Rep. Gabe Amo was an 18-year-old field organizer for Sheldon Whitehouse’s first U.S. Senate campaign in 2006 when he celebrated inside ...
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No. 24 West Virginia women survive Rhode Island 68-64 behind Gia Cooke’s career-high 28 points

Gia Cooke scored a career-high 28 points, and No. 24 West Virginia beat Rhode Island 68-64 on Tuesday night for its 13th ...
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Matos beats Loughlin to win another term as Rhode Island lieutenant governor

Alexander Castro, Rhode Island Current November 3, 2026 Democratic Lt. Gov. Sabina Matos defeated Republican challenger John ...
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The Newport Nutcracker returns to Rosecliff for its 26th year

The Newport Nutcracker at Rosecliff returns for a 26th year, with performances at the Bellevue Avenue mansion from Nov. 25 through Dec. 4. Presented by Newport Contemporary Ballet, the production ...
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Newport elects Holder, Smyth, Dring and Cullen at-large; Mazza falls 46 votes short

Mayor Charles M. Holder, Jr. topped the at-large City Council field Tuesday, and four of the seven School Committee seats went to candidates who had been the subject of competing endorsement campaigns ...
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Rhode Island voters reject two bond questions, approve $450 million in borrowing

Alexander Castro, Rhode Island CurrentNovember 3, 2026 Rhode Islanders OK’d three of five bond measures on Tuesday’s ballot, approving a combined $450 million in borrowing to fund projects in higher ...
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Portsmouth Democrats back Foulkes over McKee, support Reed and Amo for federal delegation

The Portsmouth Democratic Town Committee voted at its monthly meeting to support Helena Foulkes over incumbent Gov. Dan McKee in the 2026 Democratic primary for governor, the committee announced.
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Jane Pickens brings Warren Miller and Teton Gravity Research to Newport this month

The Jane Pickens Theater & Event Center will screen two of the ski and snowboard world’s annual films this month, with three showings between Nov. 5 and Nov. 11. Warren Miller’s 77th film, “Days Off,” ...
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Newport Illuminated Boat Parade returns Nov. 27

The Newport Illuminated Boat Parade returns to Newport Harbor on Friday, Nov. 27, at 6 p.m., hosted by the Newport Yacht Club. Decorated vessels will gather south of the Goat Island Causeway and head ...
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Pastrnak scores lone shootout goal to give Bruins 3-2 win over Golden Knights

Boston Bruins forward James Hagens (44) stands in front of Vegas Golden Nights players, including goalie Carter Hart, center bottom, as he looks for a deflection on the goal during the first period of ...
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On Election Day eve, RI surpasses 17% voter turnout, with record early voting numbers

Nancy Lavin, Rhode Island Current November 2, 2026 A record-setting number of Rhode Island voters have cast ballots in-person during the 20-day early voting period that ended at 4 p.m. Monday, ...
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Drake Maye and the Patriots are finding ways to win even as injuries pile up

The Patriots went from being among the NFL’s healthiest teams last season to becoming one of its most injured during the first half of this season. It hasn’t stopped them from winning their first ...