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RIDOH launches new men’s mental health campaign

The Rhode Island Department of Health is launching a new statewide campaign targeting working-age men to address the stigma surrounding mental health. Man Therapy, a research-based, nationally acclaimed campaign, takes a creative approach to reshaping the conversation about men’s mental health in Rhode Island.…

September 30, 2026

Volunteers do pre-storm removal of trash from Blackstone River

LINCOLN – Members of the Lincoln Conservation Commission and Blackstone River Watershed Council/Friends of the Blackstone cleaned out another 56 pounds of garbage from the river on Friday. Stephanie Santos, of the Conservation Commission, said there was only one needle found…

September 25, 2026

RIDOH confirms a case of rare tick-borne viral infection

The Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) is reporting a confirmed case of the tick-borne Powassan virus disease detected in a Rhode Island resident. This resident is a male in his 60s who lives in Washington County. He began experiencing…

September 21, 2026

Smithfield council narrowly approves funds for medical organization

SMITHFIELD – The Smithfield Town Council voted Tuesday to approve “Town Aided Funds” to WellOne Primary Medical and Dental Care and other organizations providing services to local residents, but not without some controversy and a few sarcastic comments. Republicans Rachel Toppi…

September 16, 2026

Q&A with Landmark Medical Center’s Dr. Magee: On life, career, and hospital’s upward climb

Susanna R. Magee, MD, MPH, is Clinical Professor of Family Medicine at the Alpert Medical School of Brown University. She is Director, Family Medicine Obstetrics Fellowship of Rhode Island, Chief of Obstetrics, and Chief of Family Medicine at Landmark Medical…

September 3, 2026

Lacey after court ruling on Burrillville turf field case: No resident should be sued by their own town

Court finds resident’s opposition to project was constitutionally protected petitioning activity “When a resident goes to her town, to state agencies, and finally to court to ask whether a public project complies with the law, the answer cannot be a…

September 3, 2026

Poll: Most Rhode Islanders feel health costs too high; residents offer opinions on politicians, news consumption

KINGSTON, R.I. – While most Rhode Islanders are satisfied with how healthcare is delivered in the state, they feel more should be done to make it more affordable to everyone, according to a new public opinion poll from researchers at…

September 1, 2026

Fred and Leah Boothman with their children

Smithfield’s Boothman finds a liver donor

SMITHFIELD – Life has been so far off from typical for so long now that Fred Boothman isn’t quite sure what to expect from a return to normalcy. But one thing is for sure, says the Smithfield resident: if all…

August 31, 2026

Lincoln bans data centers, Cumberland could be next

LINCOLN/CUMBERLAND – Officials in Lincoln have effectively banned development of data centers in all of the town’s zoning districts, and Cumberland appears to be up next. Lincoln Councilor Ken Pichette explained to colleagues at an Aug. 18 meeting that he proposed…

August 26, 2026

New mini-pitch soccer facility set to be delivered to Woonsocket

WOONSOCKET – The state’s newest mini-pitch soccer complex will be installed over the coming days in Woonsocket, a representative from Centreville Bank confirmed this week. The pint-sized soccer field with a hard surface will go in at 79 Asylum St.,…

August 19, 2026

VIDEO: Woonsocket shelter resident’s miracle recovery with GLP-1 treatment to air on PBS NewsHour

WOONSOCKET – A national PBS NewsHour audience is about to meet a Woonsocket woman named Jessica Vega. Last fall, Vega was one of the 50 people staying at OpenDoors’ emergency shelter on Cumberland Street in Woonsocket. She was 44, homeless…

August 17, 2026

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