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Massachusetts Democrat Elizabeth Warren seeks third term in US Senate against challenger John Deaton
BOSTON (AP) — Democratic U.S. Sen. Elizabeth Warren is hoping to brush back a challenge from Republican John Deaton on Tuesday as she seeks a third term representing Massachusetts. Deaton, an attorney who moved to the state from Rhode Island earlier this year, tried to portray the...
Democrats are heavily favored to win both of Rhode Island's seats in the US House
Democrats are heavily favored to win both U.S. House seats in Rhode Island in Tuesday's election. Rep. Gabe Amo, the first Black representative in Congress from Rhode Island, is poised to be reelected in the 1st Congressional District. Amo faces Republican challenger...
Democrat Sheldon Whitehouse seeks a fourth term in the US Senate from Rhode Island
Democratic Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse of Rhode Island is looking to win a fourth term in the U.S. Senate on Tuesday. Whitehouse faces Patricia Morgan, a Republican state representative who was the first woman to serve as minority leader in the Rhode Island House. Whitehouse had a huge...
Thomas' 18 help Rhode Island defeat Fairfield 96-58
KINGSTON, R.I. (AP) — Sebastian Thomas' 18 points helped Rhode Island defeat Fairfield 96-58 on Monday night. Thomas also had seven assists for the Rams. Jaden House scored 16 points while going 4 of 6 and 7 of 8 from the free-throw line. Tyonne Farrell had 14 points and shot 5 of...
Rhode Island hosts Fairfield in season opener
Fairfield Stags at Rhode Island Rams Kingston, Rhode Island; Monday, 8 p.m. EST BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Rams -10.5; over/under is 148.5 BOTTOM LINE: Rhode Island hosts Fairfield in the season opener. Rhode Island finished 12-20 overall...
Rhode Island tips off season at home against Fairfield
Fairfield Stags at Rhode Island Rams Kingston, Rhode Island; Monday, 8 p.m. EST BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Rams -9.5; over/under is 148.5 BOTTOM LINE: Rhode Island opens the season at home against Fairfield. Rhode Island finished 12-20...
Rhode Island beats Monmouth 37-28 for its seventh straight victory
KINGSTON, R.I. (AP) — Devin Farrell threw for 265 yards and a career-high three touchdowns, with 171 yards and two scores going to Marquis Buchanan, and Rhode Island beat Monmouth 37-28 on Saturday for its seventh straight victory. Farrell found Buchanan for the second time with...
Citing brush fire smoke, Massachusetts officials cancel high school classes, trick-or-treat event
BOSTON. (AP) — A high school in Salem, Massachusetts, shut down classes early Tuesday and an annual Downtown Trick or Treat event in a second town was canceled because of smoky conditions as firefighters continued to battle stubborn brush fires in eastern parts of the state. School...
Investigation finds Rhode Island governor played a role in awarding contract
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) — A long-running investigation found Tuesday that the Rhode Island governor “personally and directly intervened” in the awarding of a multimillion-dollar state contract but that his actions were not criminal. The findings of the investigation from the...
Farrell rushes for pair of TDs and Rhode Island wins 6th straight with 24-14 victory over Maine
KINGSTON, R.I. (AP) — Devin Farrell rushed for a pair of short touchdowns and Malik Grant broke a tie with a fourth-quarter score to lead Rhode Island past Maine 24-14 for its sixth straight win Saturday. Farrell threw a 46-yard completion to Tommy Smith to the Maine 3-yard line...
