Milwaukee Journal Sentinel13d
No need for a compass. Here's why some RI towns have directions in their names
At that point, the Connecticut colony attempted to usurp portions of present-day Rhode Island, issuing a proclamation that ...
For the birds: The debate over Gould Island's future and what it means for nesting birds
Waterbirds have seen a resurgence thanks to Gould Island's private nature, but efforts to open the island to recreation has ...
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The oldest town in Rhode Island played an important role in the country's early history
but was eventually banned from Massachusetts Bay Colony as a whole for his religious beliefs. Feeling old? 5 of the oldest places in Rhode Island you can still see today Originally fleeing from ...
The Providence Journal20d
RI's oldest operating courthouse isn't where you think it is. Here's what we found
Rhode Island’s oldest functioning courthouse is the Kent County Courthouse in East Greenwich The state’s oldest non-working courthouse is likely the Old Colony House in Newport. The ...
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How much do you know about Rhode Island’s American Revolution cred?
As Rhode Island commemorates the 250th anniversary of the Providence Tea Party this weekend, take a short quiz about our Revolutionary spirit PROVIDENCE – Rhode Island will celebrate the 250th ...