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Vehicle fire causes major I-195 delays at RI/MA line

🚨 Traffic Alert: I-195 Eastbound 🚨 Shortly after 11:30 AM, a disabled vehicle caught fire near Exit 2C (US 6 East / US...

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Florida man sentenced in Rhode Island on gun charges

A Florida man who frequently stayed in Rhode Island has been sentenced to 30 months in federal prison after authorities uncovered a stash...

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Man accused of vandalizing Pride crosswalk in East Providence

Over the weekend, East Providence police arrested 40-year-old Antonio Formisano for allegedly vandalizing the Pride crosswalk on Taunton Avenue. Authorities say he drove...

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Rhode Island to get $30M from Purdue Pharma opioid settlement

Rhode Island will receive $30 million as part of a $7.4 billion national settlement with Purdue Pharma and the Sackler family. The deal...

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Bear spotted on Route 1 in South Kingstown

Bear Spotted on Route 1 in South Kingstown — One of Several Recent Sightings in R.I. A large black bear was spotted near...

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Meet our Dog of The Week: Rosemary

Rosemary is STILL waiting for a family. She turned 1 on 5/15 and she is a lovely Lab mixed breed. She has been...

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Olneyville New York System denied liquor license in Providence

The Providence Board of Licenses officially denied Olneyville New York System’s request for a Class BV liquor license (for restaurants serving alcohol with food)...

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Patriots to unveil 12-foot Tom Brady statue this August at Gillette Stadium

FOXBORO, Mass. — The Patriots will honor Tom Brady in a permanent way this summer with the unveiling of a 12-foot bronze statue...

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Barrington bus monitor accused of “inappropriately touching” student

BARRINGTON, R.I. – Authorities are investigating a Barrington school bus monitor accused of inappropriately touching a student during a Thursday afternoon bus ride...