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Rhode Island trick-or-treater refills empty candy bowl with his own Halloween stash

Tonight, a trick-or-treater approached a house in Rhode Island and saw an empty candy bowl sitting on the porch. Instead of leaving...

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Meet our Dogs of the Week: June, Mabel, and Bennett! June, Mabel, and Bennett are ready for their forever homes. These Black...

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Pawtucket Man sentenced to life for 2022 murder

PAWTUCKET, R.I. — Attorney General Peter F. Neronha announced that a Pawtucket man has been sentenced in Providence County Superior Court to...

Baba's Original New York System to close
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Baba’s Original New York System closing today for good

PROVIDENCE, R.I. — After nearly a century of serving hot wieners and more in the Ocean State, iconic eatery Baba’s Original New...

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Meet our Dogs of the Week: June, Mabel, and Bennett

Meet our Dogs of the Week: June, Mabel, and Bennett! June, Mabel, and Bennett are ready for their forever homes. These Black Lab...

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Pawtucket Man sentenced to life for 2022 murder

PAWTUCKET, R.I. — Attorney General Peter F. Neronha announced that a Pawtucket man has been sentenced in Providence County Superior Court to life...

Baba's Original New York System to close
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Baba’s Original New York System closing today for good

PROVIDENCE, R.I. — After nearly a century of serving hot wieners and more in the Ocean State, iconic eatery Baba’s Original New York...

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Roger Williams and Fatima Hospitals may close by the end of 2025

PROVIDENCE, R.I. — The financially troubled owner of Roger Williams Medical Center and Our Lady of Fatima Hospital has asked a bankruptcy court...

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Antisemitic hazing incident at Smithfield High School
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Smithfield student files police report after antisemitic hazing incident

SMITHFIELD, R.I. — The family of a Smithfield High School student allegedly targeted in an antisemitic hazing incident has reached out to police. Smithfield...

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Central Falls woman found dead in Pawtucket: six arrested

CENTRAL FALLS, R.I. — Six people are facing charges following the discovery of a woman’s body that police believe was moved after her...

RI ACLU sues Gov. McKee over State House Rotunda protestor restrictions.
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RI ACLU sues Gov. McKee over protest restrictions at State House

PROVIDENCE, R.I. — The ACLU of Rhode Island has filed a lawsuit against Governor Dan McKee, alleging his office directed state and Capitol Police...

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Another RIDOT blunder leads to a contractor and RIDOT being sued

PROVIDENCE, R.I. — A Providence family suing the Rhode Island Department of Transportation returns to court tomorrow for mediation. What started as a...

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Gov. McKee declares state of emergency as Rhode Island prepares for SNAP benefits freeze

PROVIDENCE, R.I. — Governor Dan McKee announced Tuesday that he will declare a state of emergency to support those who receive federal food...

URI Stanford Top 2% Scientists List
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24 URI faculty members named to Stanford Top 2% Scientists List

KINGSTON, R.I. — Two dozen University of Rhode Island faculty members representing a wide range of fields have been named among the world’s top...

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Rhode Island ranks 14th most expensive state to live comfortably in 2025

Rhode Island ranks among nation’s most expensive states to live comfortably, report finds. Living comfortably in Rhode Island in 2025 doesn’t come cheap....

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Rhode Island man rescued after being caught in freezing weather on Mount Washington

MOUNT WASHINGTON, N.H. — A 20-year-old from Wakefield, Rhode Island, was rescued Sunday night after getting trapped in dangerous winter-like conditions near the...

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

    NEWPORT, R.I. — Today marks the anniversary of one of Newport’s most infamous...

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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...

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    The Great Hurricane of 1938: One of Rhode Island’s deadliest storms

    The Great Hurricane of 1938 remains one of Rhode Island’s most destructive...

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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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    The History of Hasbro in Rhode Island: From Pawtucket roots to global toy giant

    PAWTUCKET, R.I. — Long before it became a household name behind toys like...

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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...