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Stay current with all the latest and breaking news about Washington County, Rhode Island, compare headlines and perspectives between news sources on stories happening today. In total, 371stories have been published about Washington County, Rhode Island which Ground News has aggregated in the past 3 months.

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Stay current with all the latest and breaking news about Washington County, Rhode Island, compare headlines and perspectives between news sources on stories happening today. In total, 371stories have been published about Washington County, Rhode Island which Ground News has aggregated in the past 3 months.

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New River Convention Center Brings Community Together for Stars and Stripes Social

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OAK HILL, WV (WVNS) - The New River Convention Center brought the community together for their Stars and Stripes Social. Folks could stop off for food and drinks at the different food trucks outside, while checking out several different vendors inside. Signs to look for to avoid heat exhaustion and heat stroke Ali Dixon is the media person for the New River Convention Center. She told 59News there was a little something for everyone there,…See the Story

Westerly · Westerly

Fine for driving wrong-way increases

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Rhode Island now has one of the highest maximum fines in New England for those convicted of driving the wrong way on a highway or a highway entrance or exit ramp after after Gov. Dan McKee signed legislation significantly increasing…Read Article

Westerly · Westerly

In the Easy Chair with Alan Martone

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NAME: Alan Martone.Read Article

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Obituary: Pauline Davis - What's Up Newp

Pauline (Peterson) Davis, 80, of Newport, Rhode Island, passed away peacefully at home on Thursday, July 3, 2025 surrounded by her children and her Pastor Jennifer Pedrick. Pauline was born in South Kingstown, RI to the late Paul Henry Peterson and Freelove Celina (Allen) Peterson. She grew up in North Kingstown and graduated from North […] The post Obituary: Pauline Davis appeared first on What's Up Newp.South Kingstown · South KingstownRead Article

Man dead after bicycle crash in North Kingstown

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NORTH KINGSTOWN, R.I. (WPRI) -- North Kingstown police are investigating after a bicyclist was found dead early Saturday afternoon. Police said just before 11:30 a.m. they were called to the intersection of Potter Road and Essex Road for reports of a bicycle accident. When officers got there, they found a man who was unresponsive. The man, who is only being identified as a 71-year-old Warwick resident, was taken to Kent Hospital, where he was la…North Kingstown · North KingstownRead Article

Letters: A healthy budget for Richmond

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A healthy democracy depends on engaged citizens. Passionate voices are a vital part of local government. We must also share a responsibility and willingness to look beyond slogans in order to collaborate on practical and long-term solutions.Richmond, Rhode Island · RichmondRead Article

Letters: See you under the footlights

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“What is your favorite line in the play?” she asked. I stepped into character and said, “If I had to do something to him, I’d cry like a baby.” She laughed and said, “I like that one too. When asked…Westerly · WesterlyRead Article

Little league: Westerly 10U All-Stars ousted in District 3 tourney

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WESTERLY — Greyson Winn and Landon Dinwoodie each had RBI singles for Westerly in a 7-3 loss to North Kingstown/Wickford in an elimination game in the District 3 10U tournament on Thursday at the Trombino Sports ComplexLittle League · WesterlyRead Article

Fire hits home in South Kingstown

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The home on Comfort Lane appeared to be gutted.South Kingstown · South KingstownRead Article

The Dowd Team Closes $2M Waterfront Sale in Narragansett - Newport Buzz

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Newport Buzz The Dowd Team Closes $2M Waterfront Sale in Narragansett Colleen Hagarty of The Dowd Team has successfully closed the sale of a stunning waterfront home for $2,000,000, representing the sellers in this exceptional transaction. Perched in a prime location with panoramic views of the breachway and Galilee, this property offered buyers a rare opportunity to own a true slice of coastal paradise. The two-bedroom home, which also features…Narragansett · NarragansettRead Article

2.1-Year Solar Payback Period in Rhode Island

After working in the solar industry for a little over 2 years, I’ve seen commercial solar payback take as long as a decade to fully return the original investment. But in Rhode Island, CommercialSolarGuy recently completed a financial model with a solar payback period of only 2.1 years. In this article, we walk through the factors that led to such a fast return on investment—like solar depreciation benefits—and why now may be the best time to be…Westerly · WesterlyRead Article

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