The sinking of the HMS Gaspee is merely a footnote in some U.S. history books. If a small group of Rhode Island citizen scientists succeeds, a search for the British vessel’s remains may help rewrite the nation’s annals, and place the Namquid Point explosion on the first page of the first chapter of the American story. more

The 250th celebration commemorating the burning of the HMS Gaspee will be unlike any that has come before it. Not only is the anniversary itself significant, but it coincides with the exciting … more

Colonial times came alive this weekend as celebrations marking the 250th observation of the burning of the British schooner Gaspee kicked off with Museum Weekend. Activities included a party at the … more

By RORY SCHULER Almost 250 years ago, a revolution was brewing in Warwick. Now the taste of revolutionary brewing will be available on-tap and canned. As the Gaspee burning Sestercentennial … more

Rhode Island’s average gas price is down 2 cents from last week, averaging $4.00 per gallon. Monday’s price is 26 cents lower than a month ago, and $1.23 higher than April 18, 2021. Rhode … more

Rhode Island’s average gas price is down 11 cents from last week ($4.13), averaging $4.02 per gallon. Monday’s price is 34 cents lower than a month ago ($4.36), and $1.26 higher than … more

Rhode Island’s average gas price is down 13 cents from last week, averaging $4.22 per gallon. Monday's price was 68 cents higher than a month ago, and $1.44 higher than March 21, 2021.. Rhode … more

Some years ago, the date buried in the sands of my memory, I got one of those calls that made me wonder if there was some truth to the tale I was being told. The caller said “you would … more

Rhode Island’s average gas price is up 18 cents from last week, averaging $4.35 per gallon. Monday’s  price is 87 cents higher than a month ago, and $1.59 higher than March 14, 2021. … more

Rhode Island’s average gas price is up 58 cents from last week $3.59, averaging $4.17 per gallon. This is the highest average price ever recorded by AAA in Rhode Island. Monday’s price is … more

Rhode Island’s average gas price is up 5 cents from last week, averaging $3.59 per gallon. Monday’s price is 23 cents higher than a month ago, and 96 cents higher than February 28, 2021. … more

Rhode Island's average gas price is up 6 cents from last week ($3.48), averaging $3.54 per gallon. Monday's price is 19 cents higher than a month ago, and 99 cents higher than February 21, 2021. Rhode Island's average gas price is 1 cent higher than the more