Fascinated by the Northwest, President Thomas Jefferson wanted the Louisiana Purchase explored. He looked at our vast unknown territory as a possible commercial connection to the Pacific Ocean. So he ...

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“And by raising the barrier in winter to stop high waters, the island is protected from the surges that used to erode it,” he added. The engineer added that the island’s new vegetation due ...

PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WJAR) — The Independent Man was returned to the top of the Rhode Island State House on Wednesday. The 15-foot statue was removed just about a year ago for refurbishment.

KINGSTON, R.I. - Head coach Jim Fleming, jointly with CAA Football, released the 2025 Rhode Island Football schedule on Wednesday morning. The Rams will play a 12-game slate for the second year in a ...