From Newport to Watch Hill: How Rhode Island Perfected the Art of Summering
Newport helped define American summering. From Watch Hill to Block Island, these Rhode Island seaside towns carry on the tradition.
Aug 15, 2026Open source
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Block Island, Rhode Island. Counties or equivalents associated with this area: Washington. Associated ZIP codes: 02807.
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Crash in Charlestown knocks down utility pole
Emergency crews and Rhode Island energy responded to a scene in Charlestown on Wednesday after a car crashed into a utility pole.
Nov 5, 2026Open source
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Police Blotter: Man convicted of sex trafficking in Greater Boston, and fake Hells Angel blackmail
A man was found guilty of trafficking women in Greater Boston. Plus: Prosecutors say a Dorchester woman posed as a Hells Angel to blackmail a Rhode Island ma...
Nov 8, 2026Open source
A large offshore wind project in New England, Revolution Wind, is fully operational
Revolution Wind, a large offshore wind project near Rhode Island, is fully up and running — despite several attempts by the Trump administration to stop it.
Nov 7, 2026Open source
Offshore Revolution Wind development is now fully operational
Revolution Wind reached full commercial operation off the coast of Rhode Island in October, developer Ørsted told investors on Thursday.
Nov 6, 2026Open source
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Block Island is in Washington County, Rhode Island.
Region: Rhode Island
ZIP Codes
02807
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Police Blotter: Man convicted of sex trafficking in Greater Boston, and fake Hells Angel blackmail
A man was found guilty of trafficking women in Greater Boston. Plus: Prosecutors say a Dorchester woman posed as a Hells Angel to blackmail a Rhode Island ma...
Nov 8, 2026Open source
A large offshore wind project in New England, Revolution Wind, is fully operational
Revolution Wind, a large offshore wind project near Rhode Island, is fully up and running — despite several attempts by the Trump administration to stop it.
Nov 7, 2026Open source
Offshore Revolution Wind development is now fully operational
Revolution Wind reached full commercial operation off the coast of Rhode Island in October, developer Ørsted told investors on Thursday.
Nov 6, 2026Open source
Coordinates
41.1715460, -71.5748250
Local Time
8:13 AM America/New_York
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Washington County
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