making the pair the fifth and sixth of the original 13 colonies. Getting such an early start comes with a lot of historic buildings, including the oldest restaurant in the country. Here are five of ...

Here's a clue to help you consider whether you want to relocate in retirement to Rhode Island: Its state nickname is the Ocean State. Nestled in New England, it's one of the original 13 colonies ...

It took over a century for the US electoral map to geographically assume the form that we associate with it today. A look at ...

Rhode Island may be the smallest state in the US, but it’s packed with charm and hidden gems. If you’re looking for a quaint New England escape with a touch of ...

Rhode Island's independent streak – it was the only state to reject ratification of the 18th Amendment banning the manufacture and sale of alcohol in 1920 – dates back to its 17th century ...

With a gorgeous coastline and opulent, historic buildings, this beach district in Rhode Island is a lesser-known coastal escape similar to Martha's Vineyard.

Initially shy and easily approached, by the mid-20th century the turkey was expunged, not only from Rhode Island, but from 70% of its original range. Its local reintroduction in 1980 has been a ...

Another colony called the Massachusetts Bay Colony, a group of English Puritans, later arrived and eventually absorbed Plymouth to form one royal colony.

See our complete Rhode Island U.S. House Election Results for all districts, including county-by-county maps and breakdowns: For more elections results from local Rhode Island election races ...

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