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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 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 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...
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...
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 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 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...
Multi-state skimming ring operation: $280K stolen from Rhode Islanders
PROVIDENCE, R.I. — Four foreign nationals have pleaded guilty in Providence federal court for their roles in a multi-state card skimming operation in...
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Accused carjacker missing from home confinement
PROVIDENCE, R.I. — Kendall Towns, a 20-year-old Providence man accused in an armed carjacking, is considered missing from home confinement after authorities say...
