Islands

Democrat Gabe Amo becomes Rhode Island’s first Black candidate elected to Congress

Politics “For Rhode Island it’s been interesting to have an immigrant story that everyone can relate to,” he said. Gabe Amo, Rhode Island Democratic candidate for the U.S. House, center, greets people during a campaign stop at a cafe, Monday, Nov. 6, 2023, in Providence, R.I. AP Photo/Steven Senne By STEVE LeBLANC, Associated Press November … [Read more…]

Plum Island’s century-old Pink House is legendary. It’s also likely to be demolished.

Local News After years of debate, this could be the end for the beloved structure — but its advocates haven’t given up hope. The Pink House, an iconic century-old single-family home on Plum Island near Newburyport, could be demolished. Courtesy of Sandy Tilton A word that some in the North Shore community of Newburyport and … [Read more…]