Carlos R Munoz

Rhode Islanders can sign up for alerts from a new real-time dashboard that warns residents when flood levels reach flood stage in flood-prone areas near rivers and overland.

As R.I.’s weather intensifies, Brown University’s free real-time dashboard warns residents when flood waters hit - The Boston Globe A series of sensors placed around the state send immediate alerts when water reaches a road or a building, says research associate Sol Cooperdock.

At 6:30 a.m., about 9,032 customers in southern Rhode Island, including 6,165 near Narragansett, are without power, according to the Rhode Island Energy Power Outage Map.

Massachusetts gets much of the historical glory. But Rhode Island became a center of resistance, providing brave soldiers, and offering a safe harbor.

America’s smallest state had a big role to play in the country’s independence - The Boston Globe Massachusetts gets much of the historical glory. But Rhode Island became a center of resistance, providing brave soldiers, and offering a safe harbor.

The World Cup is arguably the most popular event on the planet. Boston is one of this year’s official host cities, which means Massachusetts is set to welcome a huge number of visitors, and local businesses are poised to rake in tourist cash.

But Rhode Island, less than 30 miles from Gillette Stadium, is angling for some action, too.

Rhode Island aims to score big as World Cup alternative to Boston - The Boston Globe More than 2 million soccer fans are expected to descend upon New England during the tournament in the summer.