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Feb. 4, 2026

Rhode Island DOT director steps down in wake of Washington Bridge closure

NECN - Massachusetts

Owner: Comcast Corporation

New England Cable News (NECN) - Massachusetts

Owned By	Comcast Corporation (The Vanguard Group & BlackRock, Largest Shareholders) through NBC Universal LLC
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Publication Location	United States, Massachusetts, Needham
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Feb. 7, 2026

New Transaction Notice Requirements for Medical Groups Enacted in Rhode Island

JD Supra - California

Owner: Aviva Cuyler

JD Supra

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Owned By	Aviva Cuyler through JD Supra LLC
Year Founded	2006
Website	https://www.jdsupra.com/
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Publication Location	United States, California, Sausalito
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Feb. 4, 2026

Rhode Islanders report challenges with cost of living, access to affordable housing and nutritious food

Brown University News - Rhode Island

Owner: Brown University

Brown University News - Rhode Island

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Owned By	Brown University
Year Founded	Indeterminate
Website	news.brown.edu
Domain Registration Year	1986
Access Type	open
Publication Location	United States, Rhode Island, Providence
Owner Country	United States

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Feb. 6, 2026

How to watch 'The Real Housewives of Rhode Island' in April.

Providence Journal - Rhode Island

Owner: USA TODAY Co., Inc.

The Providence Journal - Rhode Island

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Owned By	USA TODAY Co., Inc. (Mike Reed, Chairman; Two Seas Capital, Apollo Global Management, Inc. & Alta Fundamental Advisers, Largest Shareholders)
Year Founded	1829
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Access Type	hybrid
Publication Location	United States, Rhode Island, Providence
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Feb. 6, 2026

If Rhode Island had its own Super Bowl ad

The Boston Globe - Massachusetts

Owner: John W. Henry

The Boston Globe - Massachusetts

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Owned By	John W. Henry through Globe Newspaper Company
Year Founded	1872
Website	bostonglobe.com
Domain Registration Year	1998
Access Type	paid
Publication Location	United States, Massachusetts, Boston
Owner Country	United States

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Feb. 11, 2026

Seth Magaziner highlights Rhode Island achievements and calls for action on health and labor

Kent County Times - Rhode Island

Owner: Brian Timpone & Bradley Cameron

Kent County Times - Rhode Island

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Owned By	Brian Timpone & Bradley Cameron through Metric Media LLC
Year Founded	2020
Website	https://kentcotimes.com/
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Publication Location	United States, Rhode Island,
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Feb. 7, 2026

The road to the Vince Lombardi Trophy goes through Rhode Island. Here's how

Providence Journal - Rhode Island

Owner: USA TODAY Co., Inc.

The Providence Journal - Rhode Island

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Owned By	USA TODAY Co., Inc. (Mike Reed, Chairman; Two Seas Capital, Apollo Global Management, Inc. & Alta Fundamental Advisers, Largest Shareholders)
Year Founded	1829
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Publication Location	United States, Rhode Island, Providence
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Feb. 6, 2026

Crews battle fire at Newport's iconic Castle Hill Inn

WCVB Channel 5 Boston - Massachusetts

Owner: Hearst Family

WCVB 5 - Massachusetts

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Owned By	Hearst Family through Hearst Communications
Year Founded	1972
Website	www.wcvb.com
Domain Registration Year	1995
Access Type	open
Publication Location	United States, Massachusetts, Needham
Owner Country	United States

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Feb. 6, 2026

Bravo Sets Premiere Date for “Real Housewives of Rhode Island”

Newport Buzz - Rhode Island

Owner: Christian Winthrop

Newport Buzz - Rhode Island

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Owned By	Christian Winthrop
Year Founded	2011
Website	https://www.thenewportbuzz.com/
Domain Registration Year	2011
Access Type	open
Publication Location	United States, Rhode Island, Newport
Owner Country	United States

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Feb. 11, 2026

Seth Magaziner highlights Rhode Islanders’ roles at the 2026 Winter Olympics

Kent County Times - Rhode Island

Owner: Brian Timpone & Bradley Cameron

Kent County Times - Rhode Island

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Owned By	Brian Timpone & Bradley Cameron through Metric Media LLC
Year Founded	2020
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Publication Location	United States, Rhode Island,
Owner Country	United States

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Feb. 6, 2026

Indian woman moves Supreme Court to block divorce case filed in Rhode Island

The American Bazaar

Owner: FMN Holding, Inc.

The American Bazaar

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Owned By	FMN Holding, Inc.
Year Founded	2012
Website	https://www.americanbazaaronline.com/
Domain Registration Year	2013
Access Type	open
Publication Location	United States, District of Columbia, Washington D.C.
Owner Country	United States

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Feb. 6, 2026

8 'The Real Housewives of Rhode Island' premiere date revealed alongside trailer

WLOS - North Carolina

Owner: Smith Family

WLOS - North Carolina

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Owned By	Smith Family through Sinclair Broadcast Group
Year Founded	1954
Website	wlos.com
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Access Type	open
Publication Location	United States, North Carolina, Asheville
Owner Country	United States

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Feb. 6, 2026

What is the Capital of Rhode Island? Check Its History, Map & Facts!

Jagran Josh

Owner: Gupta Family

Jagran Josh

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Owned By	Gupta Family through Jagran Prakashan Ltd
Year Founded	2010
Website	https://www.jagranjosh.com/
Domain Registration Year	2009
Access Type	open
Publication Location	India, Noida
Owner Country	India

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Feb. 4, 2026

Rhode Island resident finds exotic lizard in the snow

AS

Owner: Polanco Family

AS

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Owned By	Polanco Family through PRISA & DIARIO AS SL
Year Founded	1967
Website	https://en.as.com/
Domain Registration Year	1997
Access Type	open
Publication Location	Spain, Madrid
Owner Country	Spain

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Feb. 6, 2026

Cochran and the Rhode Island Rams host conference foe Richmond

WTOP - Maryland

Owner: Stanley S. Hubbard

WTOP - Maryland

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Owned By	Stanley S. Hubbard through Hubbard Broadcasting, Inc.
Year Founded	1948
Website	wtop.com
Domain Registration Year	1999
Access Type	open
Publication Location	United States, Maryland, Chevy Chase
Owner Country	United States

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Feb. 6, 2026

RHORI Sneak Peak: Closer to airtime, Real Housewives of Rhode Island (VIDEO)

RI News Today - Rhode Island

Owner: Nancy Thomas

RI News Today - Rhode Island

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Owned By	Nancy Thomas (Non-profit)
Year Founded	2019
Website	rinewstoday.com
Domain Registration Year	2019
Access Type	open
Publication Location	United States, Rhode Island, Cranston
Owner Country	United States

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Feb. 3, 2026

Rhode Island ASC 1st in state to onboard Mako robot

Becker's ASC Review

Owner: Jessica Cole

Becker's ASC

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Owned By	Jessica Cole through Becker’s Healthcare
Year Founded	2007
Website	https://www.beckersasc.com/
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Publication Location	United States, Illinois, State St.
Owner Country	United States

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Feb. 6, 2026

Fairfield women’s lacrosse opens season against Rhode Island at Rafferty Stadium

Bridgeport Times - Connecticut

Owner: Brian Timpone & Bradley Cameron

Bridgeport Times - Connecticut

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Owned By	Brian Timpone & Bradley Cameron through Metric Media LLC
Year Founded	2020
Website	https://bridgeporttimes.com/
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Publication Location	United States, Connecticut, Bridgeport
Owner Country	United States

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Feb. 4, 2026

Rhode Island Weather for February 4, 2026

RI News Today - Rhode Island

Owner: Nancy Thomas

RI News Today - Rhode Island

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Owned By	Nancy Thomas (Non-profit)
Year Founded	2019
Website	rinewstoday.com
Domain Registration Year	2019
Access Type	open
Publication Location	United States, Rhode Island, Cranston
Owner Country	United States

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Feb. 6, 2026

'The Real Housewives of Rhode Island' premiere date revealed alongside trailer BIG drama is coming to the smallest state. On Thursday, Bravo released the trailer for its newest franchise, "The Real Housewives of Rhode Island."

WTVC - Tennessee

Owner: Smith Family

WTVC - Tennessee

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Owned By	Smith Family through Sinclair Broadcast Group
Year Founded	1958
Website	newschannel9.com
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Access Type	open
Publication Location	United States, Tennessee, Chattanooga
Owner Country	United States

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