Best Things to Do on Block Island, Rhode Island Summer in New England is special. As the weather gets warmer, both locals and vacationers flock to the coast, where they enjoy long beach days, stay in ...

An unusually large visitor spent its Memorial Day in New England this year. Just in time for the 50th anniversary of "Jaws," a massive basking shark was spotted off the coast of Block Island in Rhode ...

The Johnston Police Department said a 7-year-old bicyclist was struck by a vehicle Wednesday. Coventry man charged with arson; accused of setting East Providence building fire A Coventry man was ...

NEW SHOREHAM, R.I. (WPRI) — Two spots in Rhode Island were recognized in the 2025 “Best Harbor” Contest. Block Island took home the top prize once again, with Bristol following right behind in second.

One person is dead and two others were hospitalized following a small plane crash at Block Island State Airport in Rhode Island on Wednesday, police said. The Piper Cherokee plane crashed around 12:30 ...

One person died and two others were injured in a plane crash near Block Island State Airport in Rhode Island on Wednesday, according to WPRI. The small plane crashed into nearby trees after landing at ...

Firefighters in Rhode Island broke out their specialized ice rescue equipment when a cow wandered out onto a frozen pond and ...