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Providence housing report: Rents up 16%, 24,000 evictions since 2020

PROVIDENCE, R.I. — A new report from the city’s housing crisis task force shows the depth of the “housing emergency” in Providence...

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Barrington community divided over teacher’s Charlie Kirk post

BARRINGTON, R.I. — Barrington High School students and teachers well as parents are calling for the dismissal of their teacher Ben Fillo,...

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Providence school staff member accused of biting student

PROVIDENCE, R.I. — A staff member at Lillian Feinstein Elementary School was arrested earlier this month after allegedly biting and striking a...

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Trump administration sues Rhode Island over Providence teacher loan forgiveness program

PROVIDENCE, R.I. — The Trump administration has filed a federal lawsuit against the Rhode Island Department of Education (RIDE) and Providence Public...

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Barrington community divided over teacher’s Charlie Kirk post

BARRINGTON, R.I. — Barrington High School students and teachers well as parents are calling for the dismissal of their teacher Ben Fillo, after...

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Providence school staff member accused of biting student

PROVIDENCE, R.I. — A staff member at Lillian Feinstein Elementary School was arrested earlier this month after allegedly biting and striking a student....

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Trump administration sues Rhode Island over Providence teacher loan forgiveness program

PROVIDENCE, R.I. — The Trump administration has filed a federal lawsuit against the Rhode Island Department of Education (RIDE) and Providence Public Schools,...

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Man accused of fleeing from crash after police chase in Coventry taken into custody

COVENTRY, R.I. — A 23-year-old man accused of fleeing from a crash after a police chase with injuries is now in custody. Police...

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NFL Week 2: Patriots beat Dolphins 33–27

MIAMI, F.L. — The Mike Vrabel era in New England has its first victory. Drake Maye threw for two touchdowns, ran for another,...

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Rhode Island opens applications for 24 new recreational cannabis licenses

At the start of the Cannabis Control Commission’s monthly meeting Friday, Chairperson Kimberly Ahern announced that regulators are now accepting online applications for...

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Mount Hope Bridge needs repairs less than a month after resurfacing

BRISTOL, R.I. — Less than a month after the Mount Hope Bridge resurfacing project wrapped up with crews finishing more than 33 hours...

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Man sentenced to 45 years for kidnapping and attempted murder of elderly Coventry woman

COVENTRY, R.I. — A man has been sentenced for the kidnapping and attempted murder of an elderly Coventry woman. On Friday, a judge...

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Meet our Dog of the Week, Beso

Meet our Dog of the Week, Beso! We are definitely guilty of falling in love with this hunk. He was born on 4/16/23...

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The Kennedy Wedding in Newport: A look back at September 12, 1953

NEWPORT, R.I. — Remembering the Kennedy Wedding in Newport: Today marks the anniversary of the wedding of John F. Kennedy and Jacqueline Bouvier,...

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Social media post about Charlie Kirk gets Barrington teacher put on leave

BARRINGTON, R.I. — A Barrington teacher has been placed on administrative leave after he allegedly posted to social media that had no sympathy...

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Providence police sergeant moved from unpaid to paid leave after assault case

PROVIDENCE, R.I. — A Rhode Island Superior Court judge has ordered that Providence Police Sergeant Joseph Hanley, who pleaded no contest in the...

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    The Kennedy Wedding in Newport: A look back at September 12, 1953

    NEWPORT, R.I. — Remembering the Kennedy Wedding in Newport: Today marks the...

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    Rhode Island’s connection to the Victory Day kiss photograph

    On August 14, 1945, George Mendonsa, a Newport native who later lived...

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    50 Years Ago Today: The Bonded Vault Heist

    PROVIDENCE, R.I. — On August 14, 1975, eight armed men carried out...

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    On this day: America’s first roller skating rink opened in Newport, Rhode...

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    The 2025 Blessing of the Fleet in Narragansett

    NARRAGANSETT, R.I. — The 2025 Blessing of the Fleet is here! The event...