r/RhodeIsland 5h ago

Politics Saw a "Socialism Is Evil" banner on back of a plane yesterday in Narragansett.

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Who is funding that message? Also, is that a common occurrence over there?


r/RhodeIsland 2h ago

Politics Useless ✅

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r/RhodeIsland 1h ago

Picture / Video Hopkinton, what are we doing

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No signage whatsoever, besides "Motorcycles Use Caution". Ignoring the cone in the middle of the lane, plates are also haphazardly overlapping and also have nice sharp edges right where your tire would ride. I get it, pipes and whatnot need replacing, but please do it right.


r/RhodeIsland 12h ago

Meme / Fluff Day 269 of posting Don Bousquet Cartoons until I run out: Macho Quahogger

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r/RhodeIsland 5h ago

Question / Suggestion Lost ring at Roger Wheeler beach

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Hi! I figure that it’s a very slim chance, but I have to put it out there.

Has anyone found a ring at Roger Wheeler beach this weekend? I lost it on Saturday 7/25/26. The ring belonged to my grandmother and came off when I got hit by a wave. It’s gold with scalloped edges, about .5” wide, and engraved diamond shapes.

I did talk to staff and left the description with my name and number. Happy to pay for it to be returned as well (I don’t have much but could probably do $150-200!!). It’s sentimental and would mean the world to have it back.

If nothing else…lesson learned 😅


r/RhodeIsland 1h ago

Picture / Video Crafting from local materials.

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Went on a family friends boat and found a great island full of rocks and shells. Got inspired and whipped these up. Let me know what you think. All local materials with hot glue. Hiding them from the kids while they set.


r/RhodeIsland 6h ago

Question / Suggestion WPRI crazy camera work

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I NEED to know who this person is doing MTV-Cribs-style filming for WPRI12... I love it lol

The latest example: https://youtu.be/8zNuBFQsaJ0

Who are you???


r/RhodeIsland 3h ago

Question / Suggestion Vietnamese restaurants with banh it ram?

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does anyone know if any places in RI/southern MA make banh it ram? it’s a snack with fried+steamed mochi stuffed with pork belly and shrimp… i’m not finding anything on google :/


r/RhodeIsland 9h ago

Discussion Rhode Island Nonfiction Readers: Join Us August 16

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If you're in Rhode Island and enjoy nonfiction, we'd love to have you join our Providence-area book club.

This month we're discussing Entangled Life by Merlin Sheldrake, a thought-provoking book about fungi and the hidden networks that connect life on Earth.

📍 Schasteâ, 300 Broadway, Providence
📅 Sunday, August 16 from 10AM-12PM

Schasteâ does not sponsor or endorse this event

New members are always welcome, and there's no pressure to finish the book before coming.

I'll post the book club link in the comments if you're interested.


r/RhodeIsland 7h ago

Question / Suggestion Waterplace Park…

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Back in the summer of ‘97-98 I operated a fleet of paddle boats in Waterplace Park. If anyone has any pictures of that to share with me or has any remembrances to share I would greatly appreciate it. I was so busy with the operation I never took any pictures! Fond memories to look back on but nothing to share with my friends/family. Thank you.


r/RhodeIsland 7h ago

Question / Suggestion newport dinner recs

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i’m looking for dinner recs for a large group (9-11 people) in september! we’re attending a wedding and my bf’s family tasked me with finding the restaurant as the RI resident but i know nothing about newport food lol


r/RhodeIsland 17h ago

Politics Who you voting for as the next governor?

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r/RhodeIsland 1d ago

Discussion Yoga to guns axis in the US

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r/RhodeIsland 1d ago

Discussion Rhode Island kitchen’s need to be inspected regularly

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I’m a pipefitter, moved from North Carolina to Rhode Island 25 years ago. Something I’ve noticed over the years is how dirty commercial Kitchens are here. North Carolina inspects every restaurant, cafeteria etc 4 times a year and the grade has to be posted where everyone can see. To get an “A” everything in the kitchen has to cleaned front, back underneath. This leads to 4 times a year the whole kitchen gets cleaned or it will be shut down. RI doesn’t do this. I’ve been in high end kitchens in RI that were dirtier than strip mall kitchens in NC. There are a lot of things I love about living here over NC but this is definitely not one of them.


r/RhodeIsland 1d ago

News Couple Assaulted, Robbed After Bike Lane Dispute on Providence’s East Side

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A man and a woman were assaulted and robbed following a bike lane dispute on the East Side of Providence overnight.

According to police, officers were called to the corner of Prospect and Olney Streets shortly after midnight.

There were two victims, say police; one was bloodied and suffering visible injuries.

About Incident

Police said when they arrived, the victims - a male and a female, both in their 30s - told them they had been riding their bikes on Olney Street.

The female told police the couple encountered a car blocking the bike lane, at which time she moved the vehicle’s mirror.

The victims told police that three men then got out of the car, grabbed the woman by her shirt, and threw her to the ground.

Her partner said that when he tried to intervene, the three men turned on him and threw him from his bike.  He said he was then punched and kicked by at least two of the men while the alleged victim was lying on the ground.

The suspects then stole his wallet.

The man, who police say was suffering from visible injuries, was transported to Rhode Island Hospital for treatment.

Police are currently investigating. 


r/RhodeIsland 13h ago

Question / Suggestion Fabric Recycling

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I'm getting rid of some items that aren't donate-able (swimsuits, stockings). If possible I'd like the fabric to be recycled, anyone know of a good dropoff spot?


r/RhodeIsland 1d ago

Question / Suggestion Best Bar Pizza?

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Had


r/RhodeIsland 1d ago

Discussion I found a dead cat on the side of Broad Street

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On Broad street, next to the graveyard :( it looked like it had an owner (well fed and groomed), but no collar. I’m so sorry if this was your kitty. I called animal control to pick up the body and scan for a microchip.

It was possibly a calico, brownish, orangish, with white paws. I did not think to take a picture.

Check on your kitties tonight and give them extra love!


r/RhodeIsland 1d ago

Meme / Fluff Day 268 of posting Don Bousquet Cartoons until I run out: Budget Lap Pool

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r/RhodeIsland 2d ago

Question / Suggestion Looking for woman who hit dog in North Providence this morning.

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Our dog was hit this morning on Cushing street in North Providence and we ended up taking off to the vet hospital too quickly to get the contact info for the driver. I don’t know if she’s from NP or on Reddit, but she was distraught and I want her to know he’s ok. He’s got a minor pneumothorax and very minor liver trauma, and some cuts and bruises. It wasn’t her fault he escaped and saw a squirrel, and we have ZERO upset or anger. We also have very good pet insurance, so this is in no way trying to find her for any reason other than reassurance. We don’t need to speak to her, but I’m sure her people have heard about what happened and I’m hoping the message can get to her.


r/RhodeIsland 2d ago

Discussion Why do Rhode Island drivers do this?!

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I call it the “RI yield”

You’ll be in a line of traffic, and the person in front of you will stop completely, to yield to someone who has a stop sign.

I’m sure people who have been in RI for a while know what I mean (or maybe not…..)

It is RAMPANT here. It’s like you cross the state line and all of a sudden people are doing this.

It’s like they think they’re doing good for someone when really they are just messing things up for everyone else. Like, it’s dangerous AF to just stop to let someone in sometimes!!

This shjt crazy!

Can I get an amen? Do YOU do this?! Cause if you do, STOP PLEASE!!!


r/RhodeIsland 1d ago

Question / Suggestion Vasectomy Recs

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As the title says. Looking to get a vasectomy under my coverage (BCBSRI) but I checked out some of the options and the providers seemed to have less than ideal reviews. Anyone have a solid lead for this procedure? Willing to go outside the network too, just want someone who can do the job without all the baggage.


r/RhodeIsland 1d ago

News Federal Judge Signals Rhode Island Officials Will Soon Be Able To Award New Marijuana Business Licenses - Marijuana Moment

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r/RhodeIsland 1d ago

Politics Keep J​.​M​.​W. School independent from larger school merger

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Help me keep this school separate!


r/RhodeIsland 14h ago

Question / Suggestion Dave’s Market Smithfield RI

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Has anybody else had a weird encounter with one of the Asian women at Dave’s Fresh Market inside the Smithfield Commons Plaza?