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Rhode Island man charged with threats to kill President Donald Trump, others
July 10 (UPI) -- A Rhode Island man has been arrested for threatening to kill President Donald Trump, Attorney General Pam Bondi and White House Deputy Chief of Staff Stephen Miller, officials have announced. Carl D. Montague, 37, allegedly made a...

Magaziner raises concerns over education fund delays impacting Rhode Island students
Congressman Seth Magaziner, representing Rhode Island’s 2nd district since 2023, recently took to social media to express concerns over the status of funds intended for educational purposes. His series of tweets on July 10, 2025, highlighted...

Rhode Island Expands Live Casino Game Streams Beyond State Borders — But Who Can They Stream To?
Written by Chavdar Vasilev Chavdar Vasilev Chavdar Vasilev is a gambling news writer with several years of experience in the iGaming industry. He started creating promotional content but soon found he loved reporting on the industry itself. Since...

Rhode Island man arrested for making death threats against President Trump, senior federal officials
PROVIDENCE, R.I. — A Rhode Island man arrested Wednesday for threatening to kill President Donald Trump and two senior federal officials was found hiding in a bathtub, federal authorities noted in their criminal complaint. Carl D. Montague “began...
Taylor Swift traded Rhode Island for Montana this Fourth of July weekend
Over this past weekend, Rhode Island hosted many Fourth of July parades, parties and fireworks shows to celebrate the stars and the stripes, but one star was missing – Rhode Island's celebrity homeowner, Taylor Swift. In Swift's 12 years of owning...

Rhode Island man arrested for online threats to kill President Trump and senior officials
A Rhode Island man was arrested and charged with making violent threats against President Donald Trump, Attorney General Pamela Bondi, and White House Deputy Chief of Staff Stephen Miller, according to prosecutors. The suspect, 37-year-old Carl D....

Our Favorite Write-Ins from the 2025 Best of Rhode Island Readers’ Poll
We’re so close, folks! The 2025 Best of Rhode Island winners have been notified and the party is just three weeks away (Thursday, July 24, at the WaterFire Arts Center to be exact — don’t forget to secure tickets here). But if you’re feeling...

Rhode Island man arrested for allegedly threatening to kill Trump on social media
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) — Acting Rhode Island United States Attorney Sara Miron Bloom said a Rhode Island man was arrested for allegedly threatening to kill President Donald Trump, United States Attorney General Pamela Bondi, and White House...

Rhode Island man faces charges after threatening to kill Trump, Bondi and Stephen Miller on Truth Social
Your support helps us to tell the story From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or producing our...

Noah Dobson’s wife Alexa gushes over ‘fairytale’ experience of marrying beau in the same Rhode Island location as John F. Kennedy
Earlier this month, Habs defenseman Noah Dobson married sports reporter Alexa Serowik in Newport, Rhode Island. The wedding ceremony was held on July 1 at St. Mary’s Church, the same location where John F. Kennedy and Jacqueline Kennedy got...

Get Your Free Skin Check at Rhode Island Beaches This Summer
Between mid-July and mid-August, the Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH), Brown Dermatology, and partners statewide will be making free skin cancer screenings available at select Rhode Island parks and beaches on four dates. “Along with...

New survey shows deep political divide among Rhode Island voters
Rhode Island Democrats and Republicans are living in vastly different realities when it comes to their perceptions of American democracy and the economy, according to a new survey released today by the Pell Center at Salve Regina University. The...

University of Rhode Island students discover historic shipwrecks
A team of eight students, scientists and engineers from the University of Rhode Island (URI) recently returned from the first survey of known shipwrecks in the Lake Ontario National Marine Sanctuary. Using the university’s new, state-of-the-art...

Rhode Island to require Narcan in college dorms
Rhode Island colleges will be required to stock the opioid overdose reversal medication naloxone, known by the brand name Narcan, in all dormitories and college-run housing starting Sept. 1. The measure, which Gov. Dan McKee signed into law June...

Rhode Island Updates ‘Revenge Porn’ Law to Include AI-Generated Deepfakes
Rhode Island has strengthened its “revenge porn” statute to include sexually explicit images created with artificial intelligence, closing a growing loophole in the fight against digital exploitation. The new law, championed by Rep. Jason Knight...

Gregory Arakelian Of Mott & Chace Closes Rhode Island’s Second Highest Land Sale of 2025 at $3.5M
A rare waterfront parcel in one of Rhode Island’s most exclusive enclaves has sold for $3.5 million, Mott & Chace Sotheby’s International Realty announced. The 4.9-acre property at 367 Poppasquash Road in Bristol is now the second highest land...

Rhode Island’s Iconic Modern Diner Is for Sale
Somewhere between memorable radio gigs, a short stint as Senator Bernie Sanders's press guy for his first congressional campaign in 1988, and my nearly 10 years as a talk host at my current dial position, there was Pawtucket, Rhode Island. I...

Fake news, disinformation, political leaders drive Rhode Island Democrats and Republicans to live in different realities
New Survey Results: RI Democrats and Republicans are living in different realities Well over half of registered voters in Rhode Island believe the United States democracy is not healthy, though the level of concern varies by political party,...

Zebra at Rhode Island zoo dies in ‘tragic accident’ during intense thunderstorms
Local News Roger Williams Park Zoo said it is mourning the loss of Samantha, a Plains zebra, after she suffered a fatal injury during a storm on July 3. Roger Williams Park Zoo By Audrey Cooney July 8, 2025 1 minute to read Share Close Send this...

Rhode Island Homeowners Urged To Switch To Solar Energy Amid Rising Electric Rates -
(MENAFN- Evertise Digital) With electric rates on the rise, Rhode Island homeowners are facing an opportune moment to reduce their monthly expenses by adopting solar energy. The summer season, known for its extended daylight hours, presents an...