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Bill would make Hope Scholarship permanent at Rhode Island College

PROVIDENCE, R.I. — Proposed legislation would make the Hope Scholarship at Rhode Island College a permanent program, following early results that show strong...

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Third W-2 error for State of Rhode Island employees

PROVIDENCE, R.I. — The newest W2 error is affecting thousands of state college employees, marking the latest issue in a series of tax...

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Trader Joe’s frozen food recall impacts Rhode Island as millions of pounds of food pulled

PROVIDENCE, R.I. — Rhode Island is among the states affected by a nationwide Trader Joe’s food recall involving millions of pounds of frozen products that...

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Tammi Reiss leaves URI for Florida

GAINESVILLE, F.L. — Florida has hired Tammi Reiss as its new women’s basketball coach, bringing in the longtime Rhode Island leader after one...

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Third W-2 error for State of Rhode Island employees

PROVIDENCE, R.I. — The newest W2 error is affecting thousands of state college employees, marking the latest issue in a series of tax form...

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Trader Joe’s frozen food recall impacts Rhode Island as millions of pounds of food pulled

PROVIDENCE, R.I. — Rhode Island is among the states affected by a nationwide Trader Joe’s food recall involving millions of pounds of frozen products that may...

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Tammi Reiss leaves URI for Florida

GAINESVILLE, F.L. — Florida has hired Tammi Reiss as its new women’s basketball coach, bringing in the longtime Rhode Island leader after one of...

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Mt. Saint Charles student charged with 2nd-degree sexual assault

WOONSOCKET, R.I. — A Mount Saint Charles Academy student is facing a second-degree sexual assault charge after an alleged encounter involving another student...

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Meet our Dog of the Week, Gloria

Meet our Dog of the Week, Gloria! Gloria is a breathtaking 11-month-old, female, medium sized, mixed breed looking for a safe place to...

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Cranston police K9s receive donated protective vests

CRANSTON, R.I. — Three K9s with the Cranston Police Department now have new bullet- and stab-protective vests thanks to a charitable donation. K9s Odin, Beny and...

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RI AG not pursuing criminal charges despite RICO allegations in lawsuit against CVS

PROVIDENCE, R.I. — Rhode Island Attorney General Peter Neronha is not pursuing criminal charges against CVS Health, even as a newly filed federal lawsuit alleges the company...

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“Fat dog” comment, vegan cheese at center of ethics commission trial

PROVIDENCE, R.I. — Former Rhode Island Director of Administration Jim Thorsen testified Tuesday before the Rhode Island Ethics Commission as part of an ongoing case examining his alleged...

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St. Joseph’s Day zeppole tradition draws crowds to RI bakeries

PROVIDENCE, R.I. — The St. Joseph’s Day zeppole Rhode Island tradition is once again bringing crowds to bakeries across the state as residents celebrate the annual...

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North Smithfield teen missing since March 11. Police seeking public’s help.

NORTH SMITHFIELD, R.I. — North Smithfield police are asking for the public’s help in locating a 15-year-old girl who has not been seen...

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McKee proposes plan to eliminate Rhode Island tax on Social Security benefits

NEWPORT, R.I. — A Social Security tax elimination plan proposed by Dan McKee would phase out the state tax on Social Security benefits over the next several...

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RI income tax reduction bill would phase in cuts over five years

PROVIDENCE, R.I. — An income tax reduction bill introduced at the Rhode Island State House would gradually lower personal income tax rates over the next several years....

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    The Blizzard of ’78 remains one of the most destructive winter storms...

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    On this day in 1890: Narragansett Brewing Company opens

    CRANSTON, R.I. — On this day in 1890, Narragansett Brewing Company officially...

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    Doris Duke’s Newport tragedy: 59 years later, mystery around Eduardo Tirella’s death endures

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    An original Benny’s sign arrives at American Sign Museum

    CINCINNATI, O.H. — A Benny’s beloved sign has officially found its new...