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Hopkinton Town Council approves 15 charter revision questions for November ballot

Calm returns to Wall Street, and stocks bounce back after their worst drop in nearly 2 years

NEW YORK — A rising tide swept stocks higher, and calm returned to Wall Street after Japan’s market soared earlier Tuesday to claw back much of the losses from it… Read moreCalm returns to Wall Street, and stocks bounce back after their worst drop in nearly 2 years

Harris, Walz will debut as Democratic ticket in Philadelphia

PHILADELPHIA — Vice President Kamala Harris picked Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz to be her running mate on Tuesday, turning to an affable longtime politician who Democr… Read moreHarris, Walz will debut as Democratic ticket in Philadelphia

Pope’s adviser on clergy abuse retires as archbishop of Boston

BOSTON — Pope Francis accepted the resignation of Cardinal Seán O’Malley as archbishop of Boston on Monday and named the bishop of Providence, Rhode Island, Richa… Read morePope’s adviser on clergy abuse retires as archbishop of Boston

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Wood River Health hosts Wellness Fair

Wood River Health hosted its third annual Head to Toe Wellness Fair in June on the Esplanade at Wilcox Park in Westerly. Sponsored by Neighborhood Health Plan of Rhode… Read moreWood River Health hosts Wellness Fair

Out & About Regina Linke exhibit

Author-illustrator Regina Linke not only welcomed guests during a reception held during the opening of her exhibit at the Hoxie Gallery, but shared remarks about her b… Read moreOut & About Regina Linke exhibit

In the Easy Chair with Jake Serra

NAME: Jake Serra. Read moreIn the Easy Chair with Jake Serra

Road racing: Walker, Bousquet win divisions in final McCoy Fun Run

WESTERLY — Jeff Walker took first place in the men’s division on Wednesday in the final Tom McCoy 5K Fun Run. Read moreRoad racing: Walker, Bousquet win divisions in final McCoy Fun Run

River Glow returns to downtown Westerly-Pawcatuck

Little bonfires will light up the Pawcatuck River Saturday evening and downtown Westerly-Pawcatuck will be alight as part of the annual River Glow festivities. The nig… Read moreRiver Glow returns to downtown Westerly-Pawcatuck

Charlestown Seafood Festival returns for 39th season

CHARLESTOWN — The ever-popular Charlestown Seafood Festival returns to Ninigret Park this weekend for the 39th year, promising three days full of fabulous food, fun an… Read moreCharlestown Seafood Festival returns for 39th season

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Google illegally maintains monopoly over internet search, judge rules

WASHINGTON — A judge on Monday ruled that Google’s ubiquitous search engine has been illegally exploiting its dominance to squash competition and stifle innovation in … Read moreGoogle illegally maintains monopoly over internet search, judge rules

AAA: Rhode Island gas prices down another penny despite hurricane activity

PROVIDENCE — As Hurricane Debby makes landfall in Florida, fears about a slowdown in the U.S. economy are sending oil and gas prices lower. Read moreAAA: Rhode Island gas prices down another penny despite hurricane activity

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CVS Health cuts its 2024 forecast a third time, dragged down by health insurance struggles

WOOD RIVER JCT. — When taking a look back at the spring season, Chariho boys lacrosse coach Ryan Meade said that in Division II, it was the most competitive up and dow… Read moreBoys lacrosse postseason: Ballard, Hernandez, Sndyer receive all-division status for Chariho

Red Sox play the Royals after Yoshida's 4-hit game

The Boston Red Sox take on the Kansas City Royals after Masataka Yoshida had four hits against the Royals on Monday. Read moreRed Sox play the Royals after Yoshida's 4-hit game

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Hopkinton Town Council approves 15 charter revision questions for November ballot

Calm returns to Wall Street, and stocks bounce back after their worst drop in nearly 2 years

Harris, Walz will debut as Democratic ticket in Philadelphia