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RI National Guard's first Black colonel, Sharon Harmon, retires, leaving a long legacy

I pray that my promotion is only the starting point for other African Americans after me,” Colonel Harmon said.

How did carvings appear on the Narragansett Rune Stone? Why the mystery remains

The stone was originally located about 20 feet beyond the low-tide line at North Kingstown's Pojac Point, visible only at low ...

McKee's signature education policies are up and running. Do they work?

WOONSOCKET – On an early-August Thursday here at Villa Nova Middle School, a signature piece of Gov. Dan McKee 's education ...

Wings on the water: REGENT seaglider prepares to take flight on Narragansett Bay

REGENT's seaglider concept is not a mystery anymore, but what's surprising is how quickly the company's ambitious plans have ...

As Texas, California gerrymandering debate rages, RI gets name-checked. Here's why.

As Texas Republicans make moves to gerrymander, and California's gov threatens the same, guess which state is also getting ...

Providence police, mayor reveal new 'Real Time Crime' center. Here's what it does.

Mayor Brett Smiley and Police Chief Oscar Perez announced the 'Real Time Crime' center, which lets police tap into live video feeds in real time.

Mt. Hope Bridge reopens early after resurfacing project finishes ahead of schedule

The bridge, which closed to all traffic on Aug. 14 at 7 p.m., had not been expected to reopen until 5 a.m. Monday, Aug. 18.
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Shyamalan movie 'Remain' films at Providence's Dexter Training Ground

Looking through the side door into a cloister built as a set for the M. Night Shyamalan movie "Remain" on the Dexter Training Ground, next to the Cranston Street Armory in Providence, on July 25 ...