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Months after the Cooler and Warmer tourism campaign flop, the Rhode Island Commerce Corporation has launched a new digital ad campaign featuring ideas from those who live in the state. Six images ...

By News Staff news@abc6.com The Associated Press As most Americans brace themselves for losing an hour of sleep this weekend, some lawmakers are proposing bold alternatives for New England and e...

After a mild start to February, temperatures drop overnight. Rain overnight will change to snow by morning and the morning commute will be snowy.

The biggest storm so far this winter is far out to sea today after producing blizzard conditions Nantucket and Marthas Vineyard to Chatham on the Cape and Plymouth Mass. The storm produced wind gus...

By The Associated Press news@abc6.com CRANSTON, R.I. (AP) _ Rhode Island Gov. Gina Raimondo says emergency crews are well-prepared for the snowstorm that could hit southern New England on Saturda...

By Melissa Randallmrandall@abc6.comA proposal to ban any new highway or bridge tolls on passenger vehicles is making its way to the Rhode Island State House."If we pass this constitutional amendmen...

By The Associated Pressnews@abc6.com PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) _ Rhode Island is getting a break from a downpour that drenched much of the East Coast over the previous 24 hours, but forecasters warn th...

By The Associated Pressnews@abc6.comPROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) _ Scientists are attempting to use submersibles to explore a sunken German U-boat seven miles off the Rhode Island coast.They're streaming ...

A big crowd gathered at Bount Boats Shipyard in Warren Wednesday for a ribbon cutting ceremony to celebrate the construction of the first offshore wind support vessel in the country.The catamaran w...

By The Associated Pressnews@abc6.comNORTH KINGSTOWN, R.I. (AP) _ Federal and state officials say the beginning of construction for the nation's first offshore wind farm is the success the industry ...

By News Staffnews@abc6.comLooking to catch a fireworks display in Rhode Island or Southeastern Massachusetts this 4th of July? Check out the list below. If your town is not on the list, contact you...

By The Associated Press news@abc6.com PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) _ Two areas in Rhode Island waters are being reopened to shellfish harvesting. The state Department of Environmental Management says the...

By The Associated Press news@abc6.com PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) _ The National Weather Service has issued a red flag warning for most of Rhode Island, meaning there's an increased risk of brush fires. ...

By The Associated Press with reporting by Matt Blanchettemblanchette@abc6.com@mattblanchettePROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) — A group of Rhode Island third-graders want to make the American burying beetle th...

By The Associated Press news@abc6.com NORTH KINGSTOWN, R.I. (AP) _ State officials are marking the beginning of local construction for what is expected to be the nation's first offshore wind farm. ...

By News Staffnews@abc6.comA famous tall ship will soon be calling Narragansett Bay home.The 72-foot Starbound recently made its way from Maine to Wickford for inspection and repairs on its 65-year-...

In boys basketball, the Barrington Eagles continue to fly, beating LaSalle, 61 to 50. Highlights of wins by Juanita Sanchez and Mt. St. Charles. In girls play, Mt. St. Charles, and Toll Gate were w...

Twitter: @markcurtisABC6As waves crashed ashore on this Rhode Island beach there was more turbulence blowing. Construction of five wind turbines - much like this one in North Kingstown - is set for...

by News Staffnews@abc6.comThe Associated PressA North Kinsgtown business park is maneuvering to become the focal point for assembling first off-shore wind farms in southern New England. The board o...

By News Staffnews@abc6.comDue to a forecast of potentially severe weather, many communities in the area have announced that they are rescheduling, orcancelingg, their fireworks displays for the 4th...

Rhode Island Fireworks Providence July 4th @ 9:15pm India Point Park, South Water Street Pawtucket July 1st-3rd @ 9:30pm McCoy Stadium, 1 Columbus Avenue, Pawtucket Admission- $5-$12 Bristol July 3...