The New England Historic Genealogical Society recently announced a new database available to their subscribers, Offshore ...

A rare species for the waters of southern New England, a hooded seal seen on the banks of the Providence River is now being ...

A group of whale-watching tourists got more than they bargained for in a recent trip off Australia's coast. A massive whale circled a boat near Sydney for nearly an hour Aug. 16, leaving the 21 ...

NARRAGANSETT, R.I. (WPRI) — A seven-foot female sand tiger shark washed ashore Tuesday morning at Salty Brine State Beach, according to the Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management (DEM).

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Rhode Island Seafood Festival will be returning this weekend to Providence, but in a slightly different location than previous years. <a href=" ...

Electrical work begins Tuesday night for the Rhode Island Department of Transportation’s (RIDOT) installation of new technology to monitor the structural health of the Washington Bridge.

NEW SHOREHAM, R.I. (WPRI) — A number of boaters spotted a dead humpback whale floating in Rhode Island waters over the long weekend. Mystic Aquarium’s Sarah Callan said the Animal Rescue ...

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Two men were ordered held without bail on murder charges after a 7-year-old girl was killed in a shooting in Providence, Rhode Island. The shooting happened Thursday evening on Florence Street.

A guide leading a group of snorkelers off the Gold Coast of Australia was suddenly thrust into the air by a humpback whale. Max Persyn and Jacqueline Payne were among the clients of a “swim with ...