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Barrington dog park named in honor of Potomac plane crash victim

BARRINGTON, R.I. — A memorial dog park honoring Christine “Cece” Conrad Lane, who was killed alongside her son in the mid-air Potomac...

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Al Fresco on the Hill returning to Providence in June, for now

PROVIDENCE, R.I. — Al Fresco on the Hill will return to Federal Hill June 13, bringing outdoor dining back to Federal Hill,...

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Rhode Island bill may change cannabis laws

PROVIDENCE, R.I. — Rhode Island lawmakers are considering changes to the state’s cannabis laws as officials work to address issues that surfaced...

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Central Falls Police Department gets first comfort dog

CENTRAL FALLS, R.I. — The City of Central Falls has officially welcomed its first-ever comfort dog, marking a new step in community...

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Al Fresco on the Hill returning to Providence in June, for now

PROVIDENCE, R.I. — Al Fresco on the Hill will return to Federal Hill June 13, bringing outdoor dining back to Federal Hill, though...

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Rhode Island bill may change cannabis laws

PROVIDENCE, R.I. — Rhode Island lawmakers are considering changes to the state’s cannabis laws as officials work to address issues that surfaced during...

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Central Falls Police Department gets first comfort dog

CENTRAL FALLS, R.I. — The City of Central Falls has officially welcomed its first-ever comfort dog, marking a new step in community outreach...

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Woonsocket hit-and-run suspect charged after teen injured in crosswalk

WOONSOCKET, R.I. — A Woonsocket man is facing charges after police said he was involved in a hit-and-run that injured a teenager in...

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Three injured in Narragansett Town Beach stabbing

NARRAGANSETT, R.I. — Chaos erupted at Narragansett Town Beach Tuesday afternoon after a large disturbance involving dozens of people escalated into a stabbing,...

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Disturbance at Second Beach leads to 9 arrests during

MIDDLETOWN, R.I. — A large disturbance at Second Beach in Middletown led to multiple arrests and a major police response after hundreds of...

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Newport police investigate hotel death as homicide

NEWPORT, R.I. — A Newport hotel death is now the focus of a homicide investigation after authorities said an 85-year-old woman was found...

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New Hampshire private island lists for sale for less than $340,000

MILAN, N.H. — A New Hampshire private island is drawing major attention online after the off-grid property went up for sale for less than many...

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Rocky Point State Park receives $4.4 million for improvements

WARWICK, R.I. — Rocky Point State Park improvements are set to move forward after $4.4 million in federal funding was secured for upgrades aimed at...

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Jamestown Verrazzano Bridge joint repairs causing traffic delays

JAMESTOWN, R.I. — Traffic headaches are continuing on the Jamestown Verrazzano Bridge as construction work by the Rhode Island Turnpike and Bridge Authority...

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East Providence dedicates playground to 5-year-old Blake Costa

EAST PROVIDENCE, R.I. — Family, friends, and members of the East Providence community gathered at Grassy Plains Park this weekend as the park’s...

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Patriots announce 2026 schedule

FOXBORO, MA. — The Patriots announced their 2026 schedule with several high-profile matchups, two Thursday night games, and a season opener that immediately puts New...

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    Rhode Island’s early government was unlike any other in the country. Instead...

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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

    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...