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Four big takeaways from the shocking Rafael Devers trade from Boston to San Francisco
The Red Sox aren’t supposed to be shipping out club cornerstones. Period. They have the resources to sign, acquire and retain ...
What did Phoenyx Silva do to earn Gatorade Player of the Year? More like what didn't she do
Phoenyx Silva already had a historic season going before earning her second straight Gatorade Player of the Year honor, which ...
Will a tax hike on real estate sales tank RI's tenuous market?: 'We have dire concerns'
Would an increase of $2,175 in tax on a $750,000 house wreak havoc in Rhode Island's tenuous housing market? Realtors rally ...
With end in sight for legislative session, expect frenzy of voting on Smith Hill
Bills related to sexual abuse cases, expungement, payday lenders and auto-body shops are on the agenda at the RI State House.
Will Providence have a James Beard winner on Monday? A look at the competition
Galit in Chicago is a first-time James Beard finalist for its Middle Eastern cuisine. The restaurant's chef, Zachary Engel, has previously won a James Beard Award for Rising Star Chef in 2017 for ...
Brown University Health, UnitedHealthcare fail to reach agreement. What it means
Patients covered by UnitedHealthcare Medicare Advantage plans will soon find their insurance no longer accepted at Brown Health hospital’s in R.I.
A new Town Council aimed to fix Narragansett's housing problems. They could face a recall
In Narragansett, some residents are spending their Monday evenings not at home but at the Town Hall, opposing proposed changes. That used to be over what is now the town’s $9 million library, a fight ...
Zyn nicotine pouches are incredibly popular. Would a RI tax drive people back to smoking?
The tax on pouches, including brands such as Zyn, is expected to generate $12 million per year for the state. But the company that makes Zyn argues that taxing pouches will drive Rhode Islanders back ...
‘Claim sharks’ or critical help? RI bill pits veteran advocates against for-profit firms
Rhode Island lawmakers are debating a bill (S71) to protect veterans from "claim sharks," for-profit consultants charging for services that veterans can receive free. While supporters say the bill ...
Red Sox reportedly trade away Rafael Devers in blockbuster deal
The Boston Red Sox traded Rafael Devers to the San Francisco Giants. The Red Sox receive pitchers Jordan Hicks and Kyle ...
Explosion partially collapses Block Island house, injuring two
BLOCK ISLAND – A house exploded, and partially collapsed, on Block Island on the night of June 14, sending two people to the ...
Red Sox rookie Hunter Dobbins does something very rare against Yanks. What did he do?
Red Sox rookie Hunter Dobbins pitched six scoreless innings against the Yankees in a 4-3 win, becoming the first Red Sox rookie in 18 years to beat the Yankees twice in a seven-day span. Dobbins' ...