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More people work at Amazon's Johnston facility than live on Block Island. Here's a look inside.
The Johnston Amazon distribution facility employs about 1,500 people and packages are primarily moved by robots.
The Fourth of July is almost here. Here's where to see fireworks in Rhode Island
Details: For the best view of the fireworks, find a westward facing spot along Newport Harbor. Popular viewing spots include ...
This Tiny New England Island Is Filled With Literal Treasure—Here’s How to Find It
The Atlantic Inn Perched on a hilltop, the Atlantic Inn has some of the best views of the ocean on Block Island. The ...
Block Island, Bristol voted as top 2 harbors in the US
NEW SHOREHAM, R.I. (WPRI) — Two spots in Rhode Island were recognized in the 2025 “Best Harbor” Contest. Block Island took ...
Dolphins spotted swimming off the coast of Block Island
NEW SHOREHAM, R.I. (WPRI) — A pod of dolphins was spotted swimming off the coast of Block Island on Monday. A 12 News viewer ...
Roy Boy's Clam Shack wins bragging rights as RI's best clam shack. How they got there
They overwhelmingly chose Roy Boy's Clam Shack as the best clam shack in Rhode Island. The vote was 84.92% for Roy Boy's over ...
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A Rhode Island Village On The Coast Is Perfectly New England, Promising The Freshest Food, Surf, And Beaches
If you're looking for a quintessential New England experience, head to Rhode Island. This small state is home to a ...
Eleven of North America’s best under-the-radar islands, from paradise beaches to a wilderness at the end of the earth
Our list includes a spot in Texas with views of SpaceX launches, an island where wild horses roam, a retreat once frequented by America's wealthiest families and a car-free haven in Mississippi with z ...
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ACLU asks R.I. federal judge to block Trump grant restrictions for groups aiding victims of violence
Seventeen statewide anti-domestic and sexual violence coalitions, including one from Pennsylvania, have asked a Rhode Island federal judge to halt the Trump administration’s new restrictions for ...
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A Transformative Dawn: South Fork Wind Leads America’s Offshore Reboot
Winning POWER’s highest honor, South Fork Wind—the first commercial-scale offshore wind farm in U.S. federal waters—stands as ...
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Best Internet Providers in Rhode Island - CNET
Rhode Island internet providers, such as Cox, may offer lower introductory pricing or special for a limited time. Many, including Verizon Fios and i3 Broadband, run the same standard pricing year ...