Nasty Rhode Island governor rematch raises accusations of opioid peddling, nepotism and who’s the real outsider

Four years ago, Rhode Island Gov. Dan McKee was celebrating his narrow victory in the Democratic primary surrounded by supporters, when someone handed him phone — it was his opponent simply calling to concede. “That’s not going to happen,” he said, waving …

AP Decision Notes: What to expect in Rhode Island’s state primary

WASHINGTON – Rhode Island Gov. Dan McKee faces a tough Democratic primary challenge Wednesday in his bid for a second full term. Ocean State voters will also choose nominees for a full slate of federal, state and local offices. McKee was elected governor …

Election 2026 Decision Notes Rhode Island

Rhode Island Elections Project aims to make elections more accessible to voters in the state

On paper, Rhode Island does not share many characteristics with the ruby-red states of the South. Yet when it comes to one important measure of electoral democracy, Rhode Island feels very similar: Too many elections offer voters little or no meaningful …

On Labor Day: Remembering Rhode Island’s Child Mill Workers

Today is Labor Day—a national holiday honoring the contributions and achievements of American workers. For many, it is also the unofficial end of summer, marked by cookouts, beach trips and Labor Day sales. But few states have a deeper or more complicated …

Rhode Island Weather for Labor Day, September 7, 2026

Morning: A crisp, clear start after a cool overnight low in the mid-50s. Skies should be sunny from sunrise, with temperatures climbing from the upper 50s into the mid-60s by mid-morning. Northwest winds around 5 to 10 mph will keep the air dry and …

Payette, McGill and Weeks added to Rhode Island College Basketball Staff

By The DirtKing via HoopDirt, 3h ago Rhode Island College Head Men’s Basketball Coach Sam Ferry has announced the additions of Kevin Payette ’06, Lawrence McGill ’20 and Tyriek Weeks ’26 to his coaching staff. The trio will serve as assistant men’s …

Record-high gas prices for Rhode Island drivers this Labor Day weekend

Rhode Island drivers are paying the highest Labor Day gas prices on record, with the average price being about $4.21 a gallon, according to NBC affiliate WJAR. The average is more than $1 higher than it was on Labor Day last year and roughly 15 cents more …

I've lived in New England my whole life. There's one Rhode Island town that I love visiting in the fall.

As the summer crowds slowly begin to fade and the trees turn fiery shades of red, orange, and yellow, fall in New England has officially begun. It's time for sweater weather, pumpkin spice, and apple orchards. Being from Rhode Island myself, I know …

Rhode Island Hemp Farmer Wants Attorney General Candidates To Answer These Questions (Op-Ed)

“Rhode Island has already chosen to regulate hemp rather than prohibit it. Our next attorney general should explain whether they intend to defend that decision.” By Mike Simpson, Lovewell Farms via Rhode Island Current Last October, Rhode Island Attorney …