Bank Rhode Island’s parent company Q1 profit up 30%

BOSTON – Brookline Bancorp Inc., the parent company of Bank Rhode Island, reported a net income of $19.1 million in the first quarter of 2025, a 30.2% increase from the same period a year earlier, in part because of an improved interest rate environment …

Friday's Rhode Island comedy show with Colin Mochrie & Brad Sherwood

If you’re looking for something fun to do this Friday night with friends and family, consider checking out the Asking for Trouble Tour with Colin Mochrie and Brad Sherwood! Their comedy show which is described as a “rollercoaster of hilarity” will take …

"Sopranos" Star Now Officially Rhode Island Resident

Several stars of The Sopranos have made their love for Westerly, Rhode Island and it's Italian food known for years. Actors Stephen Schirripa and Michael Imperioli have shared several rave reviews of Westerly restaurants, and now one of them has …

Rhode Island once had the highest unemployment rate in the nation. Some fear Trump policies could bring new woes.

“It’s been challenging,” Lupis said. Lupis is job searching at a time when there are signs that Rhode Island’s job market is starting to weaken amid policy changes in Washington that have injected deep uncertainty into the national economy. Get Rhode Map A …

Liberia: Rhode Island Rep. Biah Urges Liberian Lawmakers to Put People Above Politics Following Supreme Court Ruling

He urged his fellow leaders to make this moment a “turning point” in Liberia’s journey—one defined by compassion, purpose, and humility in governance. Rhode Island- In the wake of a landmark ruling by Liberia’s Supreme Court, Rhode Island State …

Rhode Island cracks down on healthcare finances following physician practice closure

Rhode Island Governor Dan McKee has proposed new financial reporting requirements for healthcare providers following the announcement that Providence-based Anchor Medical Associates will close all three of its offices by June 30, Providence Journal …

In Rome and Rhode Island, sad news at Easter

By FATHER ROBERT MARCIANO As the Universal Church celebrated the great joy of Easter Sunday and the resurrection of Christ, the world was treated with a special and surprise visit of a convalescing Pope Francis appearing on the central balcony of St. Peter …

Major League Rugby Championship coming to Rhode Island in 2025

Major League Rugby is bringing its 2025 Championship to Pawtucket. The big game will be held at the new Centreville Bank Stadium on June 28, 2025, at 2 p.m. This match will pit the champions of the Eastern and Western conferences against each other in the …

Jack Reed, Sheldon Whitehouse, Gabe Amo Hold Town Hall In Portsmouth, Rhode Island

More than 600 people attended the Town Hall at Portsmouth Middle School hosted by the League of Women Voters Newport to hear Sen. Reed, Sen. Whitehouse and Rep. Amo.   Publisher of East Bay Newspapers, Scott Pickering was the moderator of the Town Hall.   …

Brooklyn Gray transfers to Rhode Island