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Grafik Coffee used to be a Subway, and before that, an ice cream shop. The building on East Main Road, which has seen the rise and fall of other businesses, has become the prime location for a hip coffee joint in Portsmouth. After just over one year of being in business, the community support Grafik has received has made it possible for Josh Whalen, owner of the coffeehouse, to launch his expansion plans. WUN’s Ruthie Wood has the story on Grafik’s three plans to expand this spring. Read More

Newport City Council is back at it tonight with a full docket that includes license transfers, community events, and more. See The Docket

Meanwhile, three Newport City Council members are pressing for answers about reported unauthorized dumping at Easton’s Pond and updates on the city’s lead pipe replacement efforts. Read More

A Rogers High School alumnus and his wife have pledged $100,000 to support graduating seniors from Rogers High School. Read More

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The House Commission studying services and programs for older adults in Rhode Island, led by Newport Rep. Lauren Carson, will meet on Friday. More Details

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New production and design in Portsmouth, after-dark hours, and a new location in Middletown is all part of Grafik’s grand plans

One arrest made.

As President Donald Trump cracks down on immigrants in the U.S. illegally, some families are wondering if it is safe to send their children to school.

Patriots safety Jabrill Peppers is scheduled to go on trial Wednesday for allegedly shoving his girlfriend’s head into a wall and repeatedly choking her after she received a phone call while they were in bed together.

Joe Bamisile scored 24 points as VCU beat Rhode Island 81-57 on Tuesday night.

Rising respiratory virus rates prompt Brown University Health to require masks for patients, staff, and visitors at multiple facilities, including Newport Hospital

Chamber partners with Pell Center and Bally’s to bring state leaders to Newport business community

Councilors seek answers on Easton’s Pond dumping allegations and lead pipe removal progress

Attorneys general from 22 states, including Rhode Island, Massachusetts, and Vermont, sued Tuesday to block President Donald Trump’s move to end a century-old immigration practice known as birthright citizenship guaranteeing that U.S.-born children are citizens regardless of their parents’ status.

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Four arrests made on various charges.

Retired Marine’s gift aims to support future generations of high school graduates

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