A SyFy movie might call the school of 400 sharks off Block Island a "Sharknado," but the RI Department of Environmental ...

House Speaker K. Joseph Shekarchi announced Friday that he is elevating Rep. Carol Hagan McEntee to be the next chair of the ...

House Speaker K. Joseph Shekarchi has elevated Rep. Carol Hagan McEntee, a South Kingstown Democrat, to the chairmanship of the powerful House Judiciary Committee.

Adam and Kristal Francese are the owners of Ozzo, a new restaurant in Westerly. It’s located near Westerly High School, where ...

Many Rhode Island restaurants will be open on Thanksgiving, offering dine-in and takeout options. Offerings range from ...

The life story of Keith Wakefield, the namesake of Perry's football stadium. Part of a special series on football coaches. At the end of a conversation about his journey, he seemed at peace with what ...

Wakefield's Andrew Jackson boots a field goal (staff photo by Dave Facinoli) It has been a while since the Wakefield Warriors have had a winning record early in any football season. But thanks to a 34 ...

Tucked in the woods in Wakefield, Rhode Island is Tiny Paws Kitten Care, a residential spot that is often home to dozens of infant kittens and their mothers at a time. This facility, founded and run ...

James M. Clark “Jim”, 62, of Jamestown, passed away Saturday, August 9, 2025. Born in Wakefield Rhode Island, he was the son of the late Francis and Maxine (Martin) Clark. Jim, a beloved member of the ...

When: Drumore Township Board of Supervisors meeting, Aug. 7. Board Chair Dwight Eshleman was absent. Vice Chair Brad Byers conducted the meeting. What happened: Supervisors approved sending a letter ...

Nancy was born in Wakefield Rhode Island on March 27, 1938 to Charles and Lu Ladd. She died on 4 August 2025 due to complications of an illness. She graduated from South Salem High School in 1957 ...

Martha Ellen (Confrey) Griffin passed away peacefully at her home in Wakefield, Rhode Island, on July 29, 2025, following a long journey and a valiant battle with Alzheimer’s disease. Born on February ...