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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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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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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 House passed World Cup bill for extended bar hours

PROVIDENCE, R.I. — The Rhode Island House of Representatives has passed a bill that could allow bars and restaurants to stay open later...

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The 2026 Relay For Life of Greater Providence returns to East Providence on May 30

EAST PROVIDENCE, R.I. — The American Cancer Society is preparing to bring the 2026 Relay For Life of Greater Providence back to East...

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Harborside Inn groundbreaking marks rebuild of Block Island hotel

NEW SHOREHAM, R.I. — Construction is officially moving forward on the historic Harborside Inn nearly three years after a devastating fire destroyed the...