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When did RI get its 401 area code ... and how long will it last? Crunching the numbers
Rhode Island is one of only 11 states with a single area code. What and Why RI looks at how long that might last.
The seal population is growing in RI. Does that mean fewer fish and more sharks?
Narraganset Bay's seal population has been steady over the past several years, while the Block Island population has ...
New England serial killer fears: Rhode Island police search for ‘clandestine graves’ amid string of 8 deaths, social media rumors
Over the last two months, eight bodies or sets of human remains have been located in New Haven, Norwalk, Groton and Killingly ...
Skip the usual cottage: 3 unique Airbnb rentals for an unforgettable Rhode Island summer
The state has plenty of Airbnb options that are more than your typical New England cottages. Check out these three unique ...
The Public's Radio3d
Rhode Island resists efforts at policing reform embraced by every other state
In October, a Newport County jury found that former Jamestown Police Det. Derek Carlino was negligent in his involvement in ...
The Providence Journal11d
The seal population is growing in RI. Does that mean fewer fish and more sharks?
Gray seals can be found in Rhode Island's coastal waters year-round. While some Rhode Islanders are still surprised to discover that Narragansett Bay has seals, Save The Bay's seal tours are ...
New England swamped by ‘serial killer’ fears amid string of deaths, Rhode Island police search for ‘clandestine’ graves
After reports of a New England serial killer went viral on social media, Rhode Island police conducted an exhaustive search ...