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Second Romanian National sentenced in multi-state ATM skimming scheme

PROVIDENCE, R.I. — A second man involved in a large-scale ATM skimming scheme that targeted customers across Rhode Island and the East Coast...

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Deported Guatemalan National indicted for illegal re-entry in Rhode Island

PROVIDENCE, R.I. — A Guatemalan national previously deported from the United States has been indicted by a federal grand jury in Rhode Island...

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Lawsuit Alleges North Providence Mayor Use Town Employee For Beach House and Business Projects at Taxpayers Expense

NORTH PROVIDENCE, R.I. — A newly filed lawsuit alleges two top officials in North Providence directed a municipal employee to perform work on...

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Woman accused of child endangerment after overdosing; child had to give her Narcan

PORTSMOUTH, R.I. — A Portsmouth woman has been charged with child endangerment after police say her 10-year-old child called 911 to report a...

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North Providence woman accused of setting off fireworks in stairwell, held without bail

NORTH PROVIDENCE, R.I. — A North Providence woman is facing a 1st Degree Arson charge after police say fireworks were ignited in a...

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Commonwealth sought to exclude Brown University professor’s expert testimony in Karen Read trial

DEDHAM, M.A. — Dr. Elizabeth Laposata, a Clinical Associate Professor of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine at Brown University, took the stand in the...

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Providence reaches out to Matunuck Oyster Bar to use space owned by the city

PROVIDENCE, R.I. – After a devastating fire last month, support continues to pour in for the beloved Matunuck Oyster Bar. Local fundraisers have...

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Providence protesters rally in support of Los Angeles demonstrations against immigration raids

PROVIDENCE, R.I. — Hundreds of people filled the streets of Providence Monday night in a show of support for Los Angeles’ demonstrations against...

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Mount Hope Bridge needs repairs less than a month after resurfacing

BRISTOL, R.I. — Less than a month after the Mount Hope Bridge resurfacing project wrapped up with crews finishing more than 33 hours...