Top Newspapers in Rhode Island - Daily Newspapers
List of newspapers in Rhode Island
Rhode Island is the smallest state among all of the states in the USA. It is a state in the New England Region. The state goes by the nickname of "Ocean State" in reference to the large bays that make up 14% of its total area. The state might be the smallest among all of the states in the USA, but the state is very rich in newsworthy stories from the colonial era to the growth in the modern era. In fact, the state hosts 36 newspaper publishers. The Providence Journal, the biggest newspaper in Rhode Island ranks 69th among the 100 largest newspapers in the USA. We've listed the top 10 newspapers in Rhode Island.
The Providence Journal
The Providence Journal, the largest daily newspaper in Rhode Island. It prides itself as the "oldest newspaper in continuous publication". The Journal covers breaking news, sports, entertainment, and obituaries in Providence, RI. The newspaper was first published in 1829 and has won 4 Pulitzer Prize awards. Two of the most notable awards are the award for Investigative Reporting and Pulitzer Prize for Local Reporting.
The Newport Daily New
The Newport Daily News is a daily newspaper published in Newport County, Rhode Island. It was previously the largest family-owned paper until it was bought by Gannett Newspaper in 2017.
The Rhode Island Echo
The Rhode Island Echo is a newspaper published in Providence, RI. It covers local news in Capital City and the whole of Rhode Island state.
The Westerly Sun
The Westerly Sun was founded in 1857 and has been serving Westerly, Washington County, RI and London County, Connecticut eversince. The daily newspaper price ranges from $1 to $2.50.
Kent County Daily Times
The Kent County Daily Times is a daily newspaper that covers Coventry, East Greenwich, West Greenwich, West Warwick and other rural towns southwest of Providence, RI.
The Times (Pawtucket)
The Newspaper was founded in 1885 as an afternoon daily newspaper named "The Evening Times" until it was sold to David O. Black, which was renamed The Times in 1896. It covers local news in Pawtucket, eastern Providence and some towns near Massachusetts.
East Providence Post
East Providence Post is a weekly newspaper published in East Providence, RI. It is also the publisher of Barrington Times, Bristol Phoenix, East Bay Life, East Bay Classifieds, Portsmouth Times, Sakonnet Times, Westport Shorelines, Warren Times-Gazette
The Brown Daily Herald
The Brown Daily Herald is the second oldest student newspaper among American College newspapers. It is a daily newspaper that is financially independent with more than 250 student participating in journalism and business divisions.
The Jamestown Press
The Jamestown Press is a weekly newspaper with a 5,500 weekly circulation. It is distributed in Jamestown, RI.
The Valley Breeze & Observer
The Valley Breeze & Observer is a free weekly newspaper distributed in northern rhode Island. The newspaper is also distributed in grocery stores, convenience stores, pharmacies, coffee shops, banks and public buildings.
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