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RFK Jr. Dunkin’ criticism targets sugar in coffee drinks
WASHINGTON, D.C. — RFK Jr.’s Dunkin’ criticism has intensified after Robert F. Kennedy Jr. publicly questioned the safety of highly sweetened beverages sold by Dunkin’. Kennedy said coffee...
Newport warns of scam emails targeting city applications
NEWPORT, R.I. — The City of Newport is warning residents and business owners about a scam involving fraudulent emails that appear to come from the city’s...
RI man gets 25 years for child porn after detectives tracked him down using Zillow
PROVIDENCE, R.I. — A North Providence man has been sentenced to 25 years in federal prison after admitting to producing child pornography involving a toddler, federal...
McKee joins MA governor in seeking tariff refunds for RI households
PROVIDENCE, R.I. — Governor Dan McKee joined Massachusetts Governor Maura Healey in urging the Trump administration to issue tariff refunds to Rhode Island households. Healey...
Richmond farm owner charged with animal cruelty
RICHMOND, R.I. — A Richmond man has been charged with animal cruelty after authorities said multiple animals at a local farm were underweight and...
State employees still waiting for credit monitoring details after W-2C envelopes exposed Social Security numbers
PROVIDENCE, R.I. — Rhode Island state employees are still waiting for information about free credit monitoring that officials said would be offered after a...
Somerset police arrest Cranston man in alleged Snapchat child enticement case
SOMERSET, M.A. — Somerset police have arrested a 33-year-old Cranston man in connection with a Snapchat child enticement case, alleging he used the...
Rhode Island ranks last for road conditions in U.S., data shows
PROVIDENCE, R.I. — Rhode Island has the worst state road conditions in the country despite a transportation budget that has grown to more than...
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Woonsocket woman arrested while milking cows in alleged hit-and-run case
NORTH SMITHFIELD, R.I. — A 31-year-old woman was arrested at her job milking cows after police say she left the scene of a crash...
