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Water flooded the streets around Narragansett Town Beach in Narragansett, Rhode Island on Tuesday. Video from the scene shows several vehicles driving through the flooded roads near the beach. Safety officials say you should never drive through floodwaters and instead turn around whenever possible. Rhode Island is at risk for severe weather Tuesday as showers and storms move through, bringing…

Viewer video shows vehicles driving through floodwaters near Narragansett Town Beach in Narragansett, Rhode Island.
Courtesy: Jill Long.

A fight on the Block Island Ferry broke out Monday night, resulting in multiple injuries, according to NBC affiliate WJAR-TV. The Narragansett fire chief confirmed the incident to WJAR, which reported that the ferry was on its way back and headed toward the Point Judith ferry terminal. Crews with the news outlet saw multiple rescues and first responders at the…

With beautiful summer weather comes an increased demand for outdoor dining, and New Englanders have plenty of options — several restaurants in the region have just been named among the best in the country for dining al fresco. OpenTable released its list of the 100 best restaurants for outdoor dining on Monday. Covering establishments from coast to coast, the list…

Seaside communities in New England are providing free beach access to Native Americans as the summer season kicks off this Memorial Day weekend. Officials in Narragansett, Rhode Island, earlier this month approved free seasonal beach passes for anyone with a valid identification card from the Narragansett Indian tribe. On Cape Cod in Massachusetts, the towns of Truro and Wellfleet are also...

Gov. Dan McKee has signed into law legislation allowing restaurants to continue to use COVID-19 modifications, including outdoor dining and takeout windows. The legislation imposes a moratorium on the enforcement of any municipal ordinance or zoning requirement that would penalize restaurants and bars for modifications made in response to emergency orders from state or local officials. The moratorium is effective…

A Rhode Island woman who told a Black family to “go back where you came from” during a racially motivated tirade at a beachfront restaurant last summer was convicted of disorderly conduct Tuesday, but the judge ruled that her actions were not a hate crime that would have meant an enhanced sentence. Christine Longo, 34, was sentenced to six months…

Three young men and a juvenile are accused of sexually assaulting an incapacitated woman in Rhode Island and then sending her video clips of the incident. The woman told state police that she was both physically and sexually assaulted at a home in Wakefield on March 1 and that she became aware of the details after the men sent her…

The U.S. Coast Guard found the body of a swimmer Monday Morning after he was reported missing Sunday night near a Rhode Island beach. Officials say the victim, Matthew Smith, of Fitchburg, MA, drowned. The 64-year-old man was reported last seen swimming about a half-mile off Scarborough State Beach in Narragansett, RI. The Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management’s...

A top adviser to Rhode Island Gov. Gina Raimondo has resigned after he was charged with driving under the influence.

A popular Rhode Island beach town is considering openly ignoring the state’s coronavirus restrictions as the traditional Memorial Day start of the summer season approaches, but Gov. Gina Raimondo warns the move would be “selfish” and “reckless.” Narragansett Town Council President Matthew Mannix has proposed a resolution allowing the police department and other local law enforcement agencies to “exercise...

After a long day of activities in Narragansett, Rhode Island, a great place to stop and grab a delicious meal is George’s of Galilee. And for dessert, head over to The Sweet Spot for some homemade ice cream and baked goods.

It’s Vacation Week and we’re exploring the best summer destinations in New England. Here are some awesome ways to enjoy the summer on the Connecticut and Rhode Island coast.

A woman had to fight to keep a bear out of her car on Tuesday according to Animal Control in Narragansett, Rhode Island.

Around the Northeast from New Year’s Eve through New Year’s Day, brutal weather has iced plans for scores of events. But not in New York City, where people will start gathering in Times Square up to nine hours before the famous ball drop. Dress in layers, lay off the booze and bring some hand warmers. Those are some of the...

After a decades long absence, Narragansett Beer is coming back home to Rhode Island.