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Rustic Tri-View Drive-In open for 75th season

NORTH SMITHFIELD, R.I. — The Rustic Tri-View Drive-In in North Smithfield is officially back for its 75th season, marking a major milestone for one...

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Rhode Island no longer in play as Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce reportedly pick NY wedding

WESTERLY, R.I. — According to sources, Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce have reportedly sent out save-the-date notices confirming a July 3 wedding in...

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Suspect in CCRI lockdown arrested on firearms charges

WARWICK, R.I. — Warwick Police say an arrest has been made following the lockdown at the Community College of Rhode Island Knight Campus...

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Dog in animal neglect case adopted by North Smithfield police captain

NORTH SMITHFIELD, R.I. — A dog rescued from an animal neglect case in North Smithfield has found a loving new home with one of...

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Investigation launched into East Providence explosion

EAST PROVIDENCE, R.I. — The Rhode Island State Fire Marshal’s Office launched an investigation into the cause of Wednesday night’s explosion at Aspen Aerogels in East...

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Young-Woods Elementary mural honors Sgt. Cornel Young Jr.

PROVIDENCE, R.I. — Community members, city leaders, and law enforcement officials gathered at Young-Woods Elementary School on April 8 to dedicate a mural honoring...

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East Bay Bike Path bridges reopen after 6-year, $26 million rebuild

BARRINGTON, R.I. — Two long-awaited bridges along Rhode Island’s East Bay Bike Path have officially reopened after a $26 million, 6-year-long reconstruction project, restoring...

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Tiverton man accused of attacking woman, threatening neighbor with crossbow

TIVERTON, R.I. — A Tiverton man is facing multiple felony charges after police say he assaulted a woman inside a home and later confronted...

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Rhode Island residents requested nearly 150 roadkill salvage permits in first year

PROVIDENCE, R.I. — Rhode Island’s new roadkill salvage program is seeing growing participation after the Department of Environmental Management (RI DEM) issued nearly...