AAA: Average Rhode Island pump prices hold steady on holiday week

PROVIDENCE — Gasoline prices across the Northeast are mostly flat as demand continues to underperform seasonal expectations. Locally, the average gas price in Rhode Island is unchanged from last week ($2.94), averaging $2.94 per gallon. Today’s price is 2 …

Rhode Island College earns top federal marks for cybersecurity program

As higher education faces potential cuts to federal funding and grants, Rhode Island College (RIC) just received a prestigious recognition to help boost its cybersecurity program’s access to federal money and support.  The National Security Administration …

Women’s Lacrosse: Seniors shine as Keene State Owls Win 17-3 on senior day over Rhode Island College

KEENE, N.H. (MyKeeneNow) On the day the Keene State women’s lacrosse team honored their five seniors the Owls easily cruised to an 17-3 as the seniors combined for 10 points in their victory over Rhode Island College. Records Keene State: 11-4 (5-2 LEC) …

Rhode Island authorizes Newport Pell Bridge risk assessment

The Rhode Island agency that oversees the Newport Pell Bridge on Monday [04/21] released its response to the National Transportation Safety Board’s recommended risk assessment following last year’s deadly bridge collapse in Baltimore.   The four-lane …

Rhode Island College designated NSA Center of Academic Excellence in Cyber Defense

(WJAR) — Rhode Island College announced it has been designated as the National Security Agency Center of Academic Excellence in Cyber Defense. According to school officials, the designation is given to institutions that meet rigorous standards in …

Rhode Island Turnpike and Bridge Authority begins Newport Pell Bridge risk assessment

(WJAR) — The Rhode Island Turnpike and Bridge Authority responded to the National Transportation Safety Board’s recommendation to assess the Newport Pell Bridge after the deadly Baltimore bridge collapse. NTSB released a report this March saying 68 bridges …

Rhode Island State Leaders React to the Death of Senate President Dominick Ruggerio

Posted on April 21, 2025 Senate President Dominick Ruggerio introduced a package of health related bills March 5, 2024. Photo courtesy: RI Senate Rhode Island Senate President Dominick Ruggerio, a powerful figure in Rhode Island politics for decades, has …

Dominick Ruggerio, Rhode Island’s longest-serving legislator, dies at 76

Dominick Ruggerio, Rhode Island’s longest-serving legislator, dies at 76

Dominick Ruggerio, Rhode Island’s longest-serving legislator at nearly 44 years and its Senate president since 2017, died Monday, his office said. He was 76. Ruggerio, a Democrat, died at Fatima Hospital in North Providence, said Greg Pare, a spokesperson …

Packaging groups support combo EPR, bottle bill legislation in Rhode Island

Dive Brief: Some packaging groups are voicing support for extended producer responsibility legislation introduced in Rhode Island this month that would jointly set up a deposit return program for beverage containers in the state. The day after a special …