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Fire marshal identifies cause of Aspen Aerogels explosion in East Providence

EAST PROVIDENCE, R.I. — The Rhode Island State Fire Marshal’s Office has determined that a drying oven caused Wednesday night’s explosion at Aspen...

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Rustic Tri-View Drive-In open for 75th season

NORTH SMITHFIELD, R.I. — The Rustic Tri-View Drive-In in North Smithfield is officially back for its 75th season, marking a major milestone for...

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Rhode Island no longer in play as Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce reportedly pick NY wedding

WESTERLY, R.I. — According to sources, Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce have reportedly sent out save-the-date notices confirming a July 3 wedding...

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Michael Douglas to make first-ever convention appearance at Rhode Island Comic Con 2026

PROVIDENCE, R.I. — Michael Douglas is coming to Providence this fall for a milestone moment in his career: his first-ever appearance at a...

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Rustic Tri-View Drive-In open for 75th season

NORTH SMITHFIELD, R.I. — The Rustic Tri-View Drive-In in North Smithfield is officially back for its 75th season, marking a major milestone for one...

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Rhode Island no longer in play as Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce reportedly pick NY wedding

WESTERLY, R.I. — According to sources, Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce have reportedly sent out save-the-date notices confirming a July 3 wedding in...

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Michael Douglas to make first-ever convention appearance at Rhode Island Comic Con 2026

PROVIDENCE, R.I. — Michael Douglas is coming to Providence this fall for a milestone moment in his career: his first-ever appearance at a fan...

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Suspect in CCRI lockdown arrested on firearms charges

WARWICK, R.I. — Warwick Police say an arrest has been made following the lockdown at the Community College of Rhode Island Knight Campus...

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Tiverton man accused of attacking woman, threatening neighbor with crossbow

TIVERTON, R.I. — A Tiverton man is facing multiple felony charges after police say he assaulted a woman inside a home and later confronted...

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13 injured after explosion at Aspen Aerogels in East Providence

EAST PROVIDENCE, R.I. — East Providence Mayor Roberto DaSilva says a large emergency response remains underway following an explosion and fire at an...

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Explosion and fire reported at Aspen Aerogels in East Providence

EAST PROVIDENCE, R.I. — Emergency crews are actively responding to a reported explosion and fire at the Aspen Aerogels facility located at 3...

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Rhode Island native and baseball legend Davey Lopes dead at 80

Major League Baseball is mourning the loss of Davey Lopes, an East Providence, Rhode Island native, who passed away at the age of...

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Rhode Island launches pothole hotline and tracking dashboard

PROVIDENCE, R.I. — Rhode Island officials have launched a new 511 system aimed at making it easier for residents to report potholes and track...

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Irish national sentenced to 56 months in Rhode Island home repair fraud scheme

PROVIDENCE, R.I. — A 28-year-old Irish national has been sentenced to more than four years in federal prison for his role in a widespread...

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CCRI Warwick lockdown lifted, police find pellet rifle

WARWICK, R.I. — The Community College of Rhode Island Warwick campus was placed on lockdown Tuesday morning after reports of a person possibly carrying a firearm...

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CCRI Warwick campus on lockdown after report of possible armed person nearby

WARWICK, R.I. — The Community College of Rhode Island Warwick (CCRI) campus is currently on lockdown Tuesday morning after reports of a person...

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