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North Providence man sentenced to 6 years in prison for setting fires around predominantly black church

NORTH PROVIDENCE, R.I. — A man who set multiple fires outside a North Providence church has been sentenced to more than six years...

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Yogi Berra’s secret Rhode Island baseball career before the Yankees

CRANSTON, R.I. — Before Yogi Berra became one of the most iconic names in baseball, he was sneaking off a Navy base in Connecticut...

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Providence gives Bhad Bhabie city citation for cultural impact and hip-hop contributions

The City of Providence honors rapper and internet sensation Bhad Bhabie with an official city citation, delivered by Councilman John Goncalves. The citation...

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North Smithfield woman accused of assaulting friend and Woonsocket police officer

WOONSOCKET, R.I. — A 32-year-old woman from North Smithfield is facing multiple charges after allegedly assaulting a friend and a Woonsocket police officer...

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Coventry police are asking for the public’s help in locating a missing man

COVENTRY, R.I. — Coventry police seek public’s help locating missing man. According to a statement posted to the Coventry Police Department’s social media...

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Man sentenced to 33 months in ATM skimming scheme, will be deported to Romania after

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

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Rhode Island Secretary of Commerce Elizabeth Tanner will resign July 4th

PROVIDENCE, R.I. — Rhode Island Secretary of Commerce Elizabeth Tanner will step down from her position on July 4 to take the helm...

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Driver charged with DUI after fiery crash in Providence

PROVIDENCE, R.I. — A driver is facing DUI charges following a two-car crash that ended with one vehicle engulfed in flames Monday night...

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Crash on I-95 Northbound at Exit 35

PROVIDENCE, R.I. — Traffic Alert: Crash on I-95 Northbound at Exit 35 (US-1A/Thurbers Ave.) in Providence. The right lane and right shoulder are...