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Rhode Island’s Best Communities 2013: #39 to #11—The 4th annual analysis of RI's 39 cities…

Patriots’ Aaron Hernandez questioned in murder case—Not yet a suspect in death of Boston…

#11 Exeter: RI’s Best Communities 2013—Cast your vote!

#12 Bristol: RI’s Best Communities 2013—Cast your vote!

#13 Hopkinton: RI’s Best Communities 2013—Cast your vote!

#14 Narragansett: RI’s Best Communities 2013—Cast your vote!

#15 Coventry: RI’s Best Communities 2013—Cast your vote!

#17 Charlestown: RI’s Best Communities 2013—Cast your vote!

#19 Lincoln: RI’s Best Communities 2013—Cast your vote!

NEW: Game One of RI DI and DII Baseball Title Series Tonight—game one postponed

 
 
 
 

News

slides: Rhode Island’s Best Communities 2013: #39 to #11

What's the best community in Rhode Island? What is the best place in Rhode Island to live, whether you're a young single,… Read More

 

News

NEW: Schilling Tweets at Heckler “How About I Just Knock You Out?”

Photo: Google Man

With House Finance having approved a proposed budget containing $2.5 million for the start of payments on the moral… Read More

 

Sports

Patriots’ Aaron Hernandez questioned in murder case

The New England Patriots' troubles at tight end may have just become more serious than originally thought.

 

News

Live Table Games Open at Twin River

Table games have arrived at Twin River Casino. The ribbon has been cut and over 66 live tables with Blackjack, craps, and… Read More

 

News

poll: #11 Exeter: RI’s Best Communities 2013

This quiet rural community is known not only for being the home of Rhode Island’s only ski area but also for having good… Read More

 

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poll: #12 Bristol: RI’s Best Communities 2013

Surrounded 15 miles by Narragansett Bay coastline, Bristol has ample areas for sailing, fishing, and swimming with… Read More

 

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poll: #13 Hopkinton: RI’s Best Communities 2013

The previous hub of Rhode Island life when it was a stagecoach center, this quiet, old-fashioned town shows off numerous… Read More

 

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poll: #14 Narragansett: RI’s Best Communities 2013

This strandlike town on the Bay may be the closest thing to California surf culture anywhere in New England, much less… Read More

 

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poll: #15 Coventry: RI’s Best Communities 2013

Named in 2011 as a community on the move, this town of just over 35,000 in Kent County has rural, historic roots and a… Read More

 

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poll: #17 Charlestown: RI’s Best Communities 2013

With a strand of preserved beachfront creating arguably one of the most beautiful shorelines in Rhode Island, the smallish… Read More

 

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poll: #19 Lincoln: RI’s Best Communities 2013

In previous years, this Blackstone Valley town grabbed the national spotlight as a desirable place to "Live and Launch,"… Read More

 

High School Sports

NEW: Game One of RI DI and DII Baseball Title Series Tonight

Westerly will continue its game with Narragansett on Wednesday.

Due to Tuesday night's weather, game one of both the Division I and II state championship baseball series' will take place… Read More

 

News

poll: #20 Middletown: RI’s Best Communities 2013

This Aquidneck town was named in the 18th century for its middling location. A place where you can pick strawberries with… Read More

 

Politics

Don Roach: Deborah Gist, You Go Girl!

I’m excited that Deborah Gist’s contract has been renewed. I’m probably most excited because it upsets the rank and file… Read More

 

News

Julia Steiny: Great Communities Are Happy, Healing Places

This year's theme for the recent Environmental Design Research Association (EDRA) conference was “Healthy and Healing… Read More

 

Lifestyle

MUSIC: Turf War Starts A Riot At The Met

Indie-punks Turf War finished strong with their unique sound on Saturday.

When it's a Saturday night and there's a stacked rock & roll bill going on at The Met, it's an absolute no-brainer to come… Read More

 

Lifestyle

Newport Manners + Etiquette: Restaurant Etiquette + More

When is it okay to complain and when are you asking a little too much?

How to politely complain in a restaurant. Wedding etiquette dress code for a destination wedding. Teaching toddlers table… Read More

 

Health

slides: NEW: RI Pharmacist Leo Blais Loses License Permanently

Rhode Island pharmacist Leo Blais, RPH, has had his pharmacy license permanently revoked by the RI Department of Health… Read More

 

Lifestyle

New: Kids Count Shines Light on RI Communities Each Tuesday

Rhode Island Kids Count, the child policy and advocacy organization based in Providence that monitors the well-being of… Read More

 

Lifestyle

Miriam Plitt: The Art of Pawtucket

Providence may be the

As the first executive director of the Pawtucket Arts Council, under former Mayor Dennis Lynch in the ‘70s, I’ve been… Read More

 

Lifestyle

Moms Can-Do’s: All-You-Can-Eat Ice Cream Festival + More

Is your little one getting bored around the house during the summer? Entertain them and yourself with these fun summer excursions!

Introducing Moms Can-Do's, a GoLocal weekly feature for moms of little ones–from toddlers to elementary schoolers. Looking… Read More

 

Lifestyle

MUSIC: Jonathan Richman Gets Intimate at Fete

The legendary Jonathan Richman and Tommy Larkins delighted The Fete Lounge with some timeless classics.

It seems like whenever a legend comes to Providence, the people come in droves and the place is packed to the rafters for… Read More

 

Lifestyle

College Admissions: Get Noticed By College Coaches This Summer

For high school athletes, summer is a crucial time for being seen by college coaches. Plan smart.

Sports showcases, college camps, travel teams! July and August used to mean lazy days on the beach for athletes and their… Read More

 

Beauty & Fashion

Father’s Day Scents For Every Kind of Dad

Getting tired of Dad's

Why buy the dads in your life scents for Father’s Day? Because WE love it! Smart women dip into men's fragrance lines all… Read More

 

Lifestyle

Fit For Life: 6 Ways You Might Be Overdoing It

Are you overcompensating? Going the extra mile may be doing you more harm than good.

My biggest philosophy and approach is to keep it simple. There is so much confusion in the fitness industry, and so many… Read More

 

Lifestyle

MUSIC: Torche Ignites AS220

Metal fans got what they paid for this week at AS220. Torche performed an epic set, complete with a revamped version of

Who says during the middle of the week you can't go out and get your eardrums blown to smithereens? AS220 was the prime… Read More

 

Lifestyle

Extraordinary Child Opens in Smithfield Saturday, June 15

With its Grand Opening today in Smithfield, Extraordinary Child offers a special play place for RI kids with disabilities. Photo: Extraordinary Child.

Extraordinary Child, a first-of-its-kind facility offering various play settings designed for children with disabilities,… Read More

 

Lifestyle

slides: Great Father’s Day Outings In Rhode Island

Having trouble planning what to do with your Dad on Father’s Day? Don’t worry, GoLocal has the best events going on that… Read More

 

Lifestyle

5 Live Music Musts: Friday, June 14th

Catch rock music staple The Dave Matthews Band at the Comcast Center this weekend–tickets are still on sale!

Another busy summer weekend on the music front…On Friday June 14, be sure to check out Punk forerunner Jonathan Richman at… Read More

 

Food

The Cellar: Summer Values from Portugal

Inspired by Rhode Island's Day of Portugal last week, for this week's The Cellar our wine journey will take us to… Read More