Chris Young of Calverton led green to checker during a non-stop 50-lap NASCAR Modified event Aug. 10 at Riverhead Raceway. Here’s a rundown of all the action.

State courts and most state, city and town offices are closed. Federal buildings such as the post office remain open.

Monday marks a holiday that Rhode Island, alone amongst all 50 states, recognizes as official- Victory Day, also commonly referred to as Victory over Japan Day or V-J Day.

Like Del’s Lemonade or the Gaspee parade, Victory Day is one of the Ocean State’s unique summertime traditions.

It’s Victory Day in Rhode Island on Monday.It marks Japan's surrender to the U.S., ending World War 2 in August 1945.

The victory was a critical one for Pittsburgh, which avenged a 1-0 loss at Rhode Island on May 31 in Pawtucket. It also broke the Riverhounds’ three-match draw run.

The Rhode Island Blood Center (RIBC) has declared a blood emergency as the state's blood supply has dropped below a 2-day inventory.

The award-winning tags are among more than 15 "charity plates" offered by the Rhode Island Division of Motor Vehicles.

The first American pope recognized the miraculous saving of a premature baby at Rhode Island’s Memorial Hospital in 2007.

The Partnership for Rhode Island has landed its next executive director. Elizabeth Catucci, who spent six years as president and CEO of the Northern Rhode Island Chamber of Commerce, will take the ...