Dee DeQuattro ddequattro@abc6.com The special token selected to represent Rhode Island in a limited edition Rhode Island Monopoly game is the Breakers Mansion in Newport. For the past several weeks
By Alana Cerroneacerrone@abc6.com Voting ends at midnight on Monday for the 6th Rhode Island Monopoly game piece. Hasbro it is releasing a limited-edition Rhode Island Monopoly game this winter, and
By: Chelsea Priest cpriest@abc6.com Each year children from across Southern New England get a rare learning experience, seeing marine life first-hand during a boat trip on Narragansett Bay. Wednesday
Everything you need to know about all of the beach spots in Rhode Island.
The Associated Press news@abc6.com Officials have closed down Nauset Beach because of a confirmed siting of a great white shark. The Cape Cod Times reports that Orleans Harbormaster Dawson Farber said
Governor Lincoln Chafee (I) Rhode Island said, "Yes my plan is to have an announcement about my party affiliation (Thursday)."
Rhode Island Governor Lincoln Chafee will become a Democrat for his bid for re-election. The Associated Press is reporting that the former Republican turned independent will change his party registrat
By: Chelsea Priest cpriest@abc6.com 35 years ago today, a whopper storm reached Rhode Island, and when it was all over, it devastated the Northeast. It gave new meaning to "bread and milk" and became
Sandy is still a Category 1 hurricane with a minimum pressure of 946mb. The storm has sped up a bit and is also beginning to move further north. Currently tracking NNW at 20mph.
Sandy is still moving parallel to the eastern seaboard, NE at 15mph. Sustained winds are a 75mph and a central minimum pressure at 952mb. Continuing to expect the two biggest concerns with high wind g
Sandy is still a Category 1 hurricane with sustained winds at 75mph and moving NE at 14mph. The minimum pressure is 951mb which means that the storm intensified from earlier posts. The main concerns s
Coast Guard, D.E.M., and South Kingstown Fire and Police are searching for a possible missing person in the water off of Green Hill Beach.The Point Judith Coast Guard says a
In addition to parades and celebrations taking place around the state for Independence Day, southern New-Englanders will be able to view beautiful fireworks displays in lots of places around the state
The Rhode Island Department of Transportation (RIDOT) is advising motorists that Friday morning's commute could be a slow one due to significant snowfall. A Winter Weather Advisory was issued by the National Weather Service for the following areas of Rhode…
Rhode Island Gov. Lincoln Chafee said he'll keep non-essential first-shift state workers home Wednesday because of the major winter storm expected to hit the state. ABC 6 Chief Meteorologist Fred Campagna says the storm could dump a foot or more…
BRISTOL, R.I. (AP) - A federal regulator told officials from Rhode Island and Massachusetts that cooperation is key as the states try to develop offshore wind together. Ned Farquhar, who works at the U.S. Department of the Interior, met with…
Storm-related beach closures received by ABC6: Sachuest Beaches in Middletown - swim at your own risk as there is a riptide warning. Warwick beaches are closed until Sunday. Atlantic Beach Club beach in Middletown Easton's Point Beach in Newport Scarborough…
BOSTON (AP) - Officials in New England's coastal areas are bracing for high seas, heavy rains and strong winds as Hurricane Earl approaches the region. A hurricane warning has been issued for the Massachusetts coast from Westport to Hull, including…
WARWICK, R.I. (AP) - The Rhode Island Public Utilities Commission has approved a power purchase agreement for a proposed wind farm off the coast of Block Island. The commission on Wednesday approved the agreement between developer Deepwater Wind and National…
WARWICK, R.I. (AP) - The Rhode Island Public Utilities Commission is preparing to vote on a power purchase agreement for a proposed wind farm off the coast of Block Island. The agreement between developer Deepwater Wind and National Grid, the…
From Thursday, July 29th Dennigan Denounces Incumbent's War VotesElizabeth "Betsy" Dennigan, Democratic candidate in Rhode Island's Second Congressional District, today voiced strong opposition to additional spending for the wars in Afghanistan and Iraq. Rep. James Langevin, the ten-year incumbent,…
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) - Gambling, wind energy, pension reform and education aid dominated the agenda of the Rhode Island General Assembly this year, as lawmakers scrambled for ways to find extra revenue and cut costs. Lawmakers wrapped up business early…
The Rhode Island House has passed a bill, that gives the State Public Utilities Commission the authority to review power-purchase agreements with developers of a wind energy farm. The proposed spot for a wind farm in Rhode Island, would be…
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- The Sojourner House has released a statement regarding the fatal triple shooting in Woonsocket on Monday night that police have confirmed…
