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Meet our Dog of the Week, Parker

Meet our Dog of the Week, Parker! Parker is a Hound mix with a heart of gold, a voice that carries, and a dream...

2025 Blessing of the Fleet
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The 2025 Blessing of the Fleet in Narragansett

NARRAGANSETT, R.I. — The 2025 Blessing of the Fleet is here! The event was started by the Narragansett Lions Club in 1972 as a one-day ceremony in...

Washington Bridge change order
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Washington Bridge change order goes from $10M to $38M as RIDOT uses state funds to dodge federal oversight

PROVIDENCE, R.I. — Change orders on federal projects require federal oversight when federal funds are used. However, for in-state road projects where change...

pro-Palestine rally at DePasquale Square
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Pro-Palestine rally held at DePasquale Square in Providence’s Federal Hill neighborhood

PROVIDENCE, R.I. — A pro-Palestine rally at DePasquale Square in Providence’s Federal Hill neighborhood, drew demonstrators Thursday afternoon. Dozens gathered near the fountain...

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Hulk Hogan dies at 71

WWE legend Hulk Hogan passed away at the age of 71. Emergency crews responded to his Clearwater, Florida home early Thursday morning following...

bus monitor has third misconduct allegation
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Former Barrington school bus monitor has third misconduct report against him

BARRINGTON, R.I. — A third allegation of misconduct has been made against a former Barrington school bus monitor, the district confirmed in a message...

Cumberland pizza shop owner arrested
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Cumberland pizza shop owner accused of rape, arrested while boarding international flight

CUMBERLAND, R.I. — According to authorities, a Cumberland pizza shop owner was arrested for rape while attempting to board an international flight. On...

Mount Hope Bridge gets $17 million
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Mount Hope Bridge gets $17 million in federal funds to extend lifespan

BRISTOL, R.I. — The Mount Hope Bridge, which opened in 1929, is set to receive a $17 million grant from the federal government...

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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 anniversary of the wedding of John F. Kennedy and Jacqueline Bouvier,...