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.

Learn the meaning, history, and significance of Victory Day in the USA also how it's observed as a state holiday, ...

Temperatures across Rhode Island are expected to soar into the 90s this week. Heat indices in Providence are forecasted to reach 96 degrees, and residents are urged to take precautions to stay cool ...

Good morning, Newport! 🗓️ Today is Sunday, Aug. 10, the 222nd day of 2025. There are 143 days left in the year. 🚨 You need ...

Jerry Cintron received more than a year of disciplinary confinement for alleged infractions after he overdosed on opiates.

The state’s attorney general, Letitia James, has emerged as a North Star in the chaos of the second Trump administration.

The Ledger's Super 16 countdown begins, and the senior class is so deep that we've added two players to the countdown.

Good morning, Newport! 👋 Today is Monday, Aug. 11, the 223rd day of 2025. There are 142 days left in the year. 🚨 You need ...

Madeira's Caty McNally fell to No. 29 seed McCartney Kessler in the second round of the Cincinnati Open in Mason Aug. 10.

The New York Yacht Club team captained by Pete Levesque with skippers Tom Kinney or Brian Doyle enjoyed a convincing win in the 23rd edition of the New ...