Here are some of The Providence Journal's most-read stories for the week of Aug. 20, supported by your subscriptions. Non-English speakers are often at a loss for words in Rhode Island's municipal and ...

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 ...

The Town of New Shoreham has asked all residents and visitors on the island to conserve water over the next 48 hours, as the town's water supply is limited. Fire crews working at the Harborside in in ...

Block Island offers a picturesque escape with its pristine beaches, scenic hiking trails, and charming small-town ambiance. While it may seem like a luxury destination, a trip to Block Island can be ...

Most people claim that it is shaped like a pork chop, others a teardrop, and a few an upside-down mini South America. And the shape of the island matters, or so you’d think, given the sheer number of ...

A large fire erupted in a historic hotel in the smallest town of the nation’s smallest state Friday night, leaving the area with limited water and no power and prompting a state of emergency on Rhode ...

How is the patchwork approach to language interpretation affecting due-process rights for non-English speakers in RI's municipal courts? A Republican candidate in the special election for the 1st ...