Rumford · Day.News
05/15/2026
U.S. Presence in Strait of Hormuz Increases Amidst Tensions with Iran
The United States has increased its naval presence in the Strait of Hormuz, a critical waterway for global oil shipments. This action follows statements regarding maritime security in the region. The U.S. aims to monitor vessel activity.
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Community News
Read Section →Providence Council to vote on overriding mayor's rent stabilization veto
The Providence City Council votes Friday on whether to override Mayor Smiley's veto of a rent stabilization ordinance that would cap annual increases at 4%.
May 15
Rhode Island lawmakers push voting rights bill after Supreme Court weakens federal protections
May 15
House elects Blazejewski speaker as Shekarchi pursues Supreme Court seat
May 15
Crime & Public Safety
Read Section →State Police arrest 2 men in human trafficking probe tied to nationwide operation
Rhode Island State Police arrested seven people in human trafficking investigations tied to a nationwide operation spanning 30 states. The cases included sex trafficking and commercial sexual activity at a Providence spa.
May 15
Two Brown Students Killed in Campus Shooting; Suspect Found Dead in N.H.
May 15
Four dead in shooting at Pawtucket hockey arena; gunman kills ex-wife, adult son, then himself
May 15
Judge Orders Review After Prosecutors Hide Murder Warrant from Court
May 15
Community Sports
Read Section →Daily Fun
Read Section →Skip "The Residence," Watch "The Diplomat" Season 2 Instead
Netflix is pushing its new murder mystery hard, but the real White House thriller you should queue up came out three months ago and nobody noticed.
May 15
Starlette Signs: Mercury Stirring Questions You've Avoided
May 15
The Sleeper Hits You Missed This Week
May 15
The Five-Board Bench: Your First Real Woodworking Project
May 15
The Warm Tomato Salad That Changed My Mind About August
May 15
State News
Read Section →U.S. Presence in Strait of Hormuz Increases Amidst Tensions with Iran
The United States has increased its naval presence in the Strait of Hormuz, a critical waterway for global oil shipments. This action follows statements regarding maritime security in the region. The U.S. aims to monitor vessel activity.
May 15
Iranian Politician Claims Tehran Will Maintain Authority Over Strait of Hormuz
May 15
Jaguars Trade Lawrence; Bengals Acquire Additional Draft Capital
May 15
Celtics Rout Sixers by 32 Points in Game 1
May 15
Braylon Mullins Withdraws from NBA Draft, Returns to UConn
May 15
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