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Adam Vinatieri relives kick that launched Patriots dynasty
A Patriots dynasty architect returns to Gillette to receive a Hall of Fame honor, as Robert Kraft presents Vinatieri with his Hall of Fame ring.
Providence Opens New Rural Health Clinic in Polson
Just over a year after breaking ground on a rural health clinic in Polson, community members, donors and hospital staff gathered Sept. 30 in front of the new building just behind Providence St. Joseph Medical Center. “Over the years we’ve heard about this need over and over again,” Chief Executive for Providence Montana Krissy Petersen […]
New England Nation: Inside the Locker Room
The New England Nation team takes you inside the Patriots locker room with various players ahead of their first AFC East matchup of the season against the Buffalo Bills.
New England Nation: Keys to the Game Patriots at Bills
New England Nation host Sam Knox and analyst Andy Gresh discusses the three keys to the game for the Patriots to get their first road win of the season in Buffalo.
Friday Night Blitz: High school football heats up
Despite the chill in the air, Rhode Island's high school football season is heating up.
After turmoil, South County Health lands Mayo Clinic deal
South County Health joins Mayo Clinic’s network, giving RI patients access to top specialists and resources while keeping local control.
Newport Mental Health is building a network of care for Newport County
We asked Newport Mental Health President and CEO Dayna Gladstein to tell us more about the organization.
East Providence rallies to take down Classical, 3-1
After dropping the opening set, East Providence rallied to take down Classical, 3-1, handing the Purple their second loss of the season.
What's causing health insurance costs to increase more for 170K in RI
Rhode Island Attorney General Peter Neronha calls for "bold" reform just after state announces new rate approvals.
Providence Alaska Launching Residential Youth Behavioral Program
To expand psychiatric treatment for teenagers, Providence Alaska is opening a Youth Behavioral Health Center in Anchorage this fall.
Why Allan Fung’s Cranston comeback bid has RI Republicans fuming
Former Cranston Mayor Allan Fung is running as an Independent, sparking outrage among local Republicans.
Providence Health Plans To Build Women’s Health Hospital In Portland, Oregon
Providence Health & Services is planning to build a new hospital dedicated to women’s health in Portland, Ore.
Providence is poised to have a pro-Palestine mayor. Its Jewish community is conflicted.
The win by a democratic socialist aligned with the pro-Palestine movement has prompted fears, as antisemitism is on the rise and a divestment question aimed at Israel is on the ballot.
URI College of Nursing hosts International Nursing Network for HIV Research conference
KINGSTON, R.I. — Sept. 21, 2026 — Supporting a long-standing international collaboration in HIV nursing research, the University of Rhode Island College of Nursing hosted the leadership of the International Nursing Network for HIV Research semiannual meeting on Thursday, Sept. 10, at the Rhode Island Nursing Education Center in Providence. Dean Danny Willis and the […]
He beat a political pillar in Pawtucket. Now he wants a shakeup
For the first time in nearly two decades, Pawtucket will have a new mayor. Adam Greenman talks about his winning strategy and top priorities.
Why Bryant football's fast start could signal a major turnaround
The Bulldogs are 2-1 overall, and have an immediate chance to match last season's win total by beating Princeton on Saturday.
The unlikely team behind David Morales’ historic campaign for Providence mayor
Meet the team who helped turn Morales’s long-shot campaign into a political force.
Columbus returns to direct 'The Getaway Driver' at Trinity Rep
PROVIDENCE – Curt Columbus retired as Trinity Rep’s artistic director at the end of the theater’s last season, but he’s already returned. “Only directing,” he said with a chuckle, “which
Providence to receive $1.1B from Nike co-founder to build women’s health hospital in Oregon
Providence will receive $1.1 billion from Nike co-founder Phil Knight and his wife, Penny — one of the largest gifts ever pledged to a U.S. healthcare institution — to build Oregon's first women's hospital and expand cardiovascular services. The funds, directed to Portland's Providence St. Vincent Medical Center and Providence Heart Institute, build on the Knights' prior $200 million gift to the heart institute.
Providence announces $1.1 billion pledge from Phil and Penny Knight
The donation will fund a new women’s hospital and cardiovascular care. It's part of the Knights' history of funding health research and hospitals in Oregon, including $200 million in previous gifts to Providence's Heart Institute and a recent $2 billion pledge to OHSU.
Was Rhode Island denied $19M in aid as political retribution by Trump?
Rhode Island's congressional delegation is seeking answers from federal agencies on why the state was denied aid after February blizzard.
RI's primary victors must now face independent Ken Block for governor
Ken Block runs a software company that finds fraud and waste. Now, he has his eye on becoming RI's governor.
Bat at Providence zoo prompts rabies warning from RI health officials
A bat showed signs of having rabies at a Providence, Rhode Island, zoo last month, health officials said Friday.
Extra Point, Week Three: Providence Christian hosts Bayshore Christian
Mic’d Up: Classical head coach Kris McCall
Go inside the huddle as Classical Purple take on the Woonsocket Villa Novans.
Game of the Week: Woonsocket beats Classical 26-12
The Woonsocket Villa Novans defeated the Classical Purple 26-12 Friday night.
Meet the 27-year-old democratic socialist on track to lead Providence
There are few surer signs you’ve made it as a progressive Democrat than getting a call from Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez after winning your primary. A story in The Washington Post doesn’t hurt either.
The stunning rise of David Morales, Providence’s next mayor
The 27-year-old democratic socialist promised to shake up Providence on the campaign trail.
In Rhode Island, new political leaders emerge as the old guard is swept out
Helena Foulkes won every city and town in Rhode Island’s Democratic primary for governor, and Democratic Socialist David Morales unseated Providence Mayor Brett Smiley
After hazing incident, Cumberland boys soccer returns to the pitch
“All of our coaches have those conversations with our kids about how to act and appropriate boundaries,” athletic director Marty Crowley said
The big surprises from the R.I. primary
State Representative David Morales became the first candidate in Providence history to beat an incumbent mayor in a primary, and Helena Buonanno Foulkes swept every city and town in the state.
Democratic socialist wins primary for mayor of Providence, Rhode Island
David Morales, a state lawmaker backed by the Democratic Socialists of America, defeated incumbent Mayor Brett P. Smiley.
Pro-Israel Providence Mayor Brett Smiley loses to progressive challenger
The winner, democratic socialist David Morales, supports a divestment measure that will be on the ballot in November.
How to watch New England Patriots vs. Seattle Seahawks tonight
Here's how to watch the Patriots rematch the Seahawks after a blowout loss at the Super Bowl.
Can the Mamdani model travel?
David Morales, a 27-year-old democratic socialist, is trying to knock off the mayor of Providence, Rhode Island.
Apple Cinemas announces multimillion-dollar overhaul of Providence theater
Apple Cinemas announced plans for a multimillion-dollar transformation of its Providence location, including upgraded auditoriums, and bowling.
Photo 1 in the Providence Christian Academy @ Business Engineering Science Tech Photo Gallery (46 Photos)
Providence Christian Academy @ Business Engineering Science Tech photo gallery was published on Sunday, Sep 6, 2026 by Luke Hamilton. The gallery features Providence Christian Academy and Business Engineering Science Tech high schools.
Chaminade (NY) stuns Hendricken with last-second TD
WARWICK, R.I. (WPRI) — Hendricken were stunned in their season opener on Saturday night, falling to Chaminade, 18-17. The Hawks led 17-12 with 2:02 left in the fourth quarter after a Jamel Flomo interception, but the Flyers were able to win the game thanks touchdown catch from Michael Genovese as time expired. Senior quarterback Isaiah […]
Scores, recaps and more from Thursday's RI high school games
Here's who won Thursday's games in soccer, volleyball, field hockey and tennis. Also, Friday's full schedule
Riverside Indie Fest returns to Crescent Park Sept. 5
EAST PROVIDENCE – With Labor Day being the unofficial end of summer, there’s always plenty happening during the weekend leading up to it. These may range from backyard barbecues to
Providence Health Plan to close completely after Medicare Advantage deal falls through
The regional health plan was in talks with an unnamed national insurer to keep its MA plans afloat. But the agreement sputtered “despite significant effort on all sides,” a Providence spokesperson said.
Girls Flag Football coming to RI high schools in 2027
Girls Flag Football has officially been sanctioned as a high school sport in Rhode Island.
Providence to end Medicare Advantage plans after deal with national insurer fails
Roughly 55,000 Oregonians will need to find new Medicare coverage next year after Providence's proposed sale collapsed.
Hometown Hero: Evan Benson, Chepachet
SMITHFIELD, RI (WPRI) — This week’s Cardi’s Furniture & Mattresses Hometown Sports Hero is Evan Benson. The 14-year-old Chepachet native found the sport of Disc Golf in 2023 and just completed his first Professional Disc Golf Association season, where he racked up nine rated rounds over 1,000 and 13 wins. That success helping to make him the […]
Who’s in and who’s out? 'The Gilded Age' cast changes explained
Love "The Gilded Age"? Here's a look at the actors coming, going and shaking things up on the hit HBO series.
Renton students get free sports physicals, mental health services
The Renton School District, Providence Health, and Seattle Sound F.C. put on a free event Thursday in ongoing efforts to remove barriers to physical and mental healthcare for students.
Federal Court Rejects Trump-Vance Administration’s Unlawful Restrictions on Health and Housing Grants
Providence, R.I. — A federal judge today rejected the sweeping and unlawful restrictions the Trump-Vance administration imposed on federal grants administered by the U.S. Departments of Health and…
Henry Ford Providence Southfield Hospital loses Level II trauma status
Henry Ford Health says ambulances can no longer bring trauma patients to its Providence Southfield Hospital because it lost its trauma center status.
As It Walks Toward Its Doom, Providence Health Plan Gets More Bad News
In change of plans, the Portland-based health insurance company say it would be closing down its Medicare Advantage line too after negotiations with a national big insurance company failed.
How local vendors are finding success at Providence Place
While mall vacancies have piled up, local vendors at Providence Place have pioneered a creative way to fill space and boost the local economy.
Washington County Fair kicks off with five days of agriculture, entertainment
NBC 10 WJAR is the news, sports and weather leader for Providence, Rhode Island and surrounding communities, including Cranston, Pawtucket, Woonsocket, Warwick, Newport, Bristol and Narragansett, Rhode Island and Attleboro, North Attleborough, Swansea, Fall River, Taunton and New Bedford, Massachusetts.
5 dead, 4 hospitalized in Louisiana from flesh-eating bacteria outbreak: health officials
NBC 10 WJAR is the news, sports and weather leader for Providence, Rhode Island and surrounding communities, including Cranston, Pawtucket, Woonsocket, Warwick, Newport, Bristol and Narragansett, Rhode Island and Attleboro, North Attleborough, Swansea, Fall River, Taunton and New Bedford, Massachusetts.
MU Health Care's South Providence medical building temporarily closed
One of MU Health Care’s buildings was temporarily closed on Friday.The South Providence Medical Building closed at noon on August 7, and would remain closed thr
Seattle-area community clinics to lose family medicine residents
A Providence Swedish training program plans to cut ties with three community clinics that have historically served lower-income patients of color.
Attleboro business closes temporarily after vehicle crashes in to support column
NBC 10 WJAR is the news, sports and weather leader for Providence, Rhode Island and surrounding communities, including Cranston, Pawtucket, Woonsocket, Warwick, Newport, Bristol and Narragansett, Rhode Island and Attleboro, North Attleborough, Swansea, Fall River, Taunton and New Bedford, Massachusetts.
Jorge Elorza to endorse David Morales for Providence mayor
Incumbent Mayor Brett Smiley served as one of Elorza’s top aids during his first term. This will be the second time Elorza has endorsed a candidate over his former ally.
Providence Health Plan to end most insurance offerings starting in 2027
Providence Health Plan will stop offering most of its health insurance plans beginning in 2027.
Exposure to measles possible at two Portland health care sites
Measles exposure alert in Portland: officials say visitors to Randall’s Children’s Hospital ER and Providence St. Vincent may have been exposed on July 23 to 28.
After voting against rent control, a Providence councilman’s political future is at stake
Progressive groups are trying to oust Councilman John Goncalves, and the race for his Ward 1 seat may be seen as a proxy for the mayoral contest.
Providence Swedish sunsets residencies at Seattle health centers
The hospital network announced that its family medicine residency program will no longer partner with three Seattle-area health organizations after 2029.
Chris Stapleton concert brings thousands of fans, boost for Goose Hollow businesses
PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — As thousands of fans pack Chris Stapleton’s concert at Providence Park on Friday night, businesses in Goose Hollow are hoping the excitement continues long after the m…
Patriots secondary faces big questions before camp
The Patriots' secondary was a key part of their playoff run but faces new challenges as training camp approaches.
Smiley accuses council of using residents as ‘political pawns’ over rent relief delay
Mayor Brett Smiley and some of the Providence City Council continue to disagree about how emergency rent relief should be rolled out.
Measles exposure warning issued for three Providence Health sites in Portland metro
Oregon health officials identified three potential measles exposure sites at Portland-area Providence facilities.
Health Partnership Announces Providence Heart Scholars
The UW-GU Health Partnership and Providence Heart Institute launched the Heart Institute Scholars Program to conduct cutting-edge cardiothoracic research.
Private equity might dodge state laws by partnering with healthcare nonprofits
It wasn’t billed as a takeover. The nonprofit hospice where Washington state nurse Milli Palmer has worked for nearly two decades announced in October 2024 that it was entering a “joint venture” with Compassus, a private equity-backed home health company. The deal was billed as a 50/50 partnership between Compassus and Providence, Palmer’s employer. But […]
RI falls to 48th in CNBC’s annual business friendliness rankings; Mass. is 15th
Rhode Island’s poor infrastructure was a key reason it dropped even lower on the TV network’s yearly list.
A look at the Patriots' offensive line before training camp
The Patriots offensive line faces uncertainty as young players attempt to improve and veterans try to provide stability.
Union County Announces Return of Sensory-Friendly Summer Camp at Trailside Nature & Science Center
The Union County Board of County Commissioners is pleased to open registration for the 2026 Sensory Friendly Summer Camp at Trailside Nature and Science Center – 452 New Providence Road in Mountain…
What’s Happening: RI Small business shopping village
This summer, local entrepreneurs and small businesses will have their work on display at Providence Place.
Rhode Island health leaders recommend avoiding contact with Watchaug Pond in Charlestown
NBC 10 WJAR is the news, sports and weather leader for Providence, Rhode Island and surrounding communities, including Cranston, Pawtucket, Woonsocket, Warwick, Newport, Bristol and Narragansett, Rhode Island and Attleboro, North Attleborough, Swansea, Fall River, Taunton and New Bedford, Massachusetts.
Business seeks help finding 2 accused of stealing inflatable from Providence yard
NBC 10 WJAR is the news, sports and weather leader for Providence, Rhode Island and surrounding communities, including Cranston, Pawtucket, Woonsocket, Warwick, Newport, Bristol and Narragansett, Rhode Island and Attleboro, North Attleborough, Swansea, Fall River, Taunton and New Bedford, Massachusetts.
Left NYC for New England: Happier living in Providence, Rhode Island
I grew up in San Diego and always wanted to move to the East Coast. I thought NYC was my dream home, but now, I'm happier living in Rhode Island.
445 birds euthanized after bird flu found at Providence business
Cases of the H5N1 strain of avian influenza were confirmed in some birds at Antonelli Poultry in Providence, according to the Rhode Island departments of Health and Environment Management.
The 'Tartan Army' is coming for Providence
Between 6,000 and 7,000 Scottish soccer fans are expected to descend on Providence, Rhode Island for the World Cup.
Oregon's health insurance market is shrinking. What Providence's exit means for you and what to do next
Bill Burr to headline Centreville Bank Stadium’s first‑ever comedy show
Comedian Bill Burr is a Grammy Award nominee and a New England native who has sold out a show at Fenway Park.
URI’s Abby Benson honored as Providence Business News’ ‘Woman to Watch’
KINGSTON, R.I. – June 1, 2026 – Abby Benson, the University of Rhode Island’s vice president of administration and finance, was recently honored as a “Woman to Watch” within education by the Providence Business News. Benson was formally recognized by PBN during its Business Women Awards ceremony held in late May at the Marriott Providence. […]
Inside the Collapse of Providence Health Plan
It is impossible to know if CEO Don Antonucci could have done anything to avert the Portland company’s looming demise. But a dozen-plus current and ex-employees feel there is more to the story than Providence management let on.
Customers in shock after Providence Health Plan announces it will be canceling most coverage: 'Completely out of the blue'
Providence to end most of its health insurance business
While the nonprofit is negotiating with a national carrier over the operation of its Medicaid Advantage plan, a majority of its health insurance business will wind down by 2027.
Providence to end most of its health insurance business
While the nonprofit is negotiating with a national carrier over the operation of its Medicaid Advantage plan, a majority of its health insurance business will wind down by 2027.
Providence to end most health insurance plans, forcing hundreds of thousands in Oregon to switch
Providence Health Plan is Oregon’s third largest insurer, covering more than 421,000 Oregonians.
Providence Health Plan to end coverage, affecting hundreds of thousands of Oregon patients
PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — Providence Health announced Wednesday they will be leaving the insurance business and starting to phase out coverage at the end of the year. The company says they will…
Portland-Based Providence Health Plan To Stop Offering Most Insurance Plans At End of Year
The Providence Health Plan said Wednesday that it would stop offering most of its insurance products by the year’s end, heralding the near-complete dissolution of a longtime stalwart of Oregon’s private health insurance marketplace.
ATG Entertainment Reportedly Being Prepared For Sale
Providence Equity Partners is exploring a sale of ATG Entertainment, the operator behind major West End and Broadway venues, in a deal that could value the company above £4 billion.
Rosenberg: Four audiobooks with a Rhode Island flavor
Two books set in Providence. Three with Rhode Island authors. One with a narrator who grew up in the state. All in four audiobooks that are this month’s listens.
The Rooftop at the G and Boujee Entertainment Launch 7EVN, Providence's New Saturday Night Standard
/PRNewswire/ -- The Rooftop at the G, in partnership with Boujee Entertainment and This is College, is proud to announce the launch of 7EVN, a brand new weekly...
Washington AG sues Providence Health and Services alleging illegal mistreatment of pregnant and nursing employees
Sporting KC signs Pierre Lurot to short-term agreement from SKC II
Sporting Kansas City announced today that the club has signed Sporting KC II defender Pierre Lurot to a short-term agreement ahead of the club’s road match against the Portland Timbers on Saturday night at Providence Park. The call up marks the fourth and final available short-term agreements of the 2026
Here's what happened in Rhode Island high school sports on Tuesday, May 5
It was a perfect day for sports and there was plenty going on around Rhode Island. Here are your stories and scores from games on Tuesday, May 5, 2026.
Providence Mayor Smiley to launch reelection campaign, facing challenger with momentum
No incumbent mayor has ever lost a primary in Providence, but state Representative David Morales has run a more visible campaign to date.
Health officials warn public after 6 rabid animals found in Providence County
The Rhode Island Department of Health is warning the public after at least six animals tested positive for rabies over the last six weeks
Between Providence And Boston Is A Vibrant Massachusetts Town Bursting With Diverse Entertainment
Foxborough, known as "Foxboro," is a lively Massachusetts town that's home to the Patriots, Gillette Stadium, and a diverse selection of local entertainment.
Measles case confirmed in Rhode Island
A man in his 40s from Providence County who contracted the disease had recently traveled internationally, public health officials said
Brown Athletics and Recreation Becomes Enterprise Member of Women Leaders in Sports
PROVIDENCE, R.I. - Brown University's Division of Athletics and Recreation will become an Enterprise Member of Women Leaders in Sports, Mencoff Vice Presiden...
'Air traffic control' for hospital beds? How it works at Brown Health
A 24/7/365 command center operates like air traffic control for Brown Health's six hospitals, monitoring every patient and bed.