4+ day, 6+ hour ago   (1714+ words) by John A. Cianci, Veterans writer We start off with a question from one of our readers. Q: Am I eligible for VA dental care if I am receiving 90 percent monthly VA disability? Jean, Woonsocket. Answer: To be eligible for VA dental…...

4+ day, 7+ hour ago   (283+ words) The Rhode Island State Council of Churches is inviting faith communities across the state to ring their bells and open their doors for public prayer to mark the 25th anniversary of the September 11th terrorist attacks. This statewide effort will provide an…...

5+ day, 7+ hour ago   (737+ words) Organizers have selected three beneficiaries for this year’s edition: Folds of Honor, Tunnel to Towers, and Warrior Sailing. Proceeds from entry fees and an after-race fundraising social at Safe Harbor Newport Shipyard will be split between the three charities. “Sail…...

5+ day, 7+ hour ago   (1305+ words) As her family helped move her belongings from Queens, New York, into her residence hall at the University of Rhode Island, the reality of Chloe Breen’s new home away from home began to sink in, making the moment feel surreal…...

6+ day, 8+ hour ago   (328+ words) RINewsToday Thanks for subscribing! Please check your email for further instructions. Real Estate in RI: $1.8+ Million Sale of Providence East Side Home with DeRentis, RPL for Sellers Residential Properties Ltd. announced the sale of 57 Hazard Avenue on Providence’s East Side…...

6+ day, 7+ hour ago   (50+ words) RINewsToday Thanks for subscribing! Please check your email for further instructions. Back-to-School in RI: Providence Rotary donates supplies to Harry Kizirian Elementary School Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment....

1+ week, 1+ day ago   (352+ words) My take on the unraveling crisis of America’s failing school lunch programs. Kids are going back to school, and despite its critical importance, food education in American schools remains underprioritized and inconsistent, hindering students’ ability to develop lifelong healthy habits....

1+ week, 1+ day ago   (282+ words) City of Pawtucket Announces Major Investments in Parks and Recreation – Projects will enhance neighborhood parks, expand recreation opportunities, and improve public spaces across the city The City of Pawtucket is beginning three major recreation projects to “modernize public spaces, improve…...

1+ week, 1+ day ago   (126+ words) Extra DUI Patrols Statewide, BAT Mobile Deployed All Weekend Ahead of the Labor Day weekend, traffic safety advocates and law enforcement leaders teamed up in South Kingstown to remind Rhode Islanders to enjoy the end of summer safely. “As you’re…...

1+ week, 2+ day ago   (1663+ words) A quick recap of the news of the week in Rhode Island, the region, nationally and internationally – with passings of note: RHODE ISLAND & VICINITY Newport County parents registered 24 children in Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library at the MLK Cennter in Newport…...