Rhode Island Newspapers

Browse 23 newspapers from Rhode Island, from major metropolitan dailies to community weeklies.

Despite its small geographic footprint, the nation's smallest state maintains a highly concentrated media market anchored by a single major metro daily surrounded by hyper-local community weeklies. The Gannett-owned Providence Journal dominates statewide circulation and remains the oldest continuously published daily newspaper in the United States. Beyond this primary broadsheet, residents rely on established publications like the Cranston Herald, a locally owned weekly, and the student-run Brown Daily Herald, which has printed collegiate and local news since 1891. Serving bilingual populations, publications such as Acontecer Latino provide vital Spanish-language reporting to growing Hispanic communities around the capital. Paperboy indexes 23 Rhode Island newspapers — browse the full directory below.

Block Island Times

Block Island, Rhode Island

The Block Island Times is the definitive weekly newspaper for Block Island, Rhode Island. Established in 1970, it provides comprehensive coverage of local government, environmental issues, community events, and the island's unique seasonal economy, serving both year-round residents and the extensive summer visitor community.

Brown Daily Herald

Providence, Rhode Island

Serving as the second-oldest college daily newspaper in the United States, this publication provides comprehensive news, sports, and cultural coverage to the Brown University community and the surrounding Providence area. It remains a notable training ground for future journalists while operating as a strictly independent, student-run organization since its founding in 1866.

Chariho Times

Wakefield, Rhode Island

Serving the communities of Charlestown, Richmond, and Hopkinton, this publication provides dedicated local reporting on regional government, school committee decisions, and town events. As a key component of the Rhode Island Suburban Newspapers group, it acts as a primary source of civic information for residents in these rural and suburban areas.

Coventry Courier

Coventry, Rhode Island

The Coventry Courier is a weekly community newspaper serving Coventry, Rhode Island. Part of the Rhode Island Suburban Newspapers group, it provides comprehensive coverage of local government, high school sports, and community events, offering residents a dedicated source for news specific to their town and surrounding areas.

Cranston Herald

Cranston, Rhode Island

Serving as the primary source of community news for Cranston, Rhode Island, this publication provides comprehensive coverage of local government, school events, and civic developments. It remains a staple for residents seeking detailed reporting on municipal issues and the people who shape the city’s daily life.

East Greenwich Pendulum

East Greenwich, Rhode Island

The East Greenwich Pendulum is a weekly community newspaper based in East Greenwich, Rhode Island. Part of the RI Central group, it provides comprehensive coverage of local government, education, high school sports, and civic events within the East Greenwich area and surrounding Kent County communities.

Go Local Providence

Providence, Rhode Island

This digital-first news outlet serves as a primary source for real-time reporting on Rhode Island politics, business, and investigative local issues. It is recognized for its aggressive, agenda-setting journalism that frequently influences state policy and public discourse across the Providence metropolitan area.

Good News Today

Little Compton, Rhode Island

Published in Little Compton, Rhode Island, this community-focused publication emphasizes local news, historical interest pieces, and the profiles of area residents. It serves as a dedicated neighborhood resource that prioritizes uplifting stories and the preservation of the town's unique local culture.

Jamestown Press

Jamestown, Rhode Island

Serving as the weekly newspaper of record for the island town of Jamestown, Rhode Island, this publication provides comprehensive local coverage of municipal government, schools, and community events. It is notable for its long-standing role as the primary source of hyper-local news and public notices for the island's residents and stakeholders.

Johnston Sun Rise

Johnston, Rhode Island

Serving the local community of Johnston, Rhode Island, this publication provides comprehensive coverage of municipal government, school board proceedings, and neighborhood events. It remains a primary source for hyper-local news, acting as a vital record for residents seeking updates on the civic issues and personal milestones that define their town.

Kent County Daily Times

West Warwick, Rhode Island

The Kent County Daily Times is a local daily newspaper based in West Warwick, Rhode Island. Serving the Pawtuxet Valley community, including Coventry and West Warwick, it provides comprehensive coverage of local government, high school sports, community events, and regional news relevant to central Rhode Island residents.

Pawtucket Times

Pawtucket, Rhode Island

The Pawtucket Times is a local news publication serving Pawtucket, Rhode Island, and the Blackstone Valley. Currently hosted on a shared platform with its sister publication, The Woonsocket Call, it covers regional government, business, and community events for residents across the northern part of the state.

Providence Business News

Providence, Rhode Island

Providence Business News is a weekly newspaper and digital platform providing comprehensive coverage of the business community in Rhode Island and southeastern Massachusetts. Established in 1986, it covers diverse sectors including real estate, finance, healthcare, and government, while hosting several annual professional recognition awards and networking events.

Providence Journal

Providence, Rhode Island

The Providence Journal is a daily newspaper serving the state of Rhode Island and southeastern Massachusetts. Founded in 1829, it is the oldest continuously published daily newspaper in the United States. It provides comprehensive coverage of local politics, sports, entertainment, and community news from its Providence headquarters.

Providence Monthly

Providence, Rhode Island

Providence Monthly is a lifestyle magazine serving the city of Providence, Rhode Island. Published by Hey Rhody Media Co., it covers local culture, dining, arts, and community issues. The publication provides in-depth features on neighborhood developments, profiles of local figures, and guides to events throughout the city.

Rhode Island Catholic

Providence, Rhode Island

Serving as the official newspaper of the Diocese of Providence, this publication provides comprehensive coverage of regional news, faith-based initiatives, and Catholic teachings to thousands of subscribers across the state. It stands as a significant historical chronicle of the Rhode Island Catholic community, offering a dedicated platform for local perspectives and diocesan events since its founding in 1875.

South County Independent

Wakefield, Rhode Island

Serving Rhode Island’s Washington County, this weekly publication provides comprehensive coverage of local government, community events, and regional issues for residents of Wakefield and surrounding towns. It is a long-standing journalistic fixture that maintains a dedicated focus on hyper-local reporting, ensuring that community-specific developments remain accessible to its readership.

Standard Times

North Kingstown, Rhode Island

Serving the North Kingstown community for over a century, this local publication provides essential coverage of municipal government, school committee proceedings, and neighborhood events. It functions as a primary source of record for the region, prioritizing hyper-local reporting to keep residents informed on the issues shaping their daily lives.

The Anchor

Providence, Rhode Island

The Anchor is the independent, student-run weekly newspaper serving Rhode Island College in Providence. Established in 1928, the publication provides comprehensive coverage of campus news, athletics, and student life. It offers students practical experience in journalism and serves as a vital communication link for the college community.

The Good 5c Cigar

Providence, Rhode Island

Serving as the independent student-run newspaper of the University of Rhode Island, this publication has provided comprehensive campus news and cultural coverage since its founding in 1971. It functions as a vital voice for the university community, offering students hands-on journalism experience while reporting on issues relevant to the local student body and faculty.

Valley Breeze

Lincoln, Rhode Island

Serving communities in Northern Rhode Island, this group of weekly independent newspapers provides hyper-local news, investigative reporting, and community-focused human interest stories. The publication is notable for its extensive editorial reach across multiple editions and its long-standing commitment to delivering free, locally owned journalism to suburban residents.

Warwick Beacon

Warwick, Rhode Island

Serving as the primary source of community news for Warwick, Rhode Island, this publication provides comprehensive coverage of local government, school board proceedings, and civic events. It is notable for its long-standing commitment to hyper-local journalism, acting as a vital link between the city’s residents and their municipal representatives.

Westerly Sun

Westerly, Rhode Island

Serving the shoreline communities of southern Rhode Island and southeastern Connecticut, this publication has provided local news coverage since its founding in 1858. It is notable for its long-standing role as the primary source of record for the Westerly region, focusing on hyper-local community reporting and regional affairs.