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Rhode Island trick-or-treater refills empty candy bowl with his own Halloween stash

Tonight, a trick-or-treater approached a house in Rhode Island and saw an empty candy bowl sitting on the porch. Instead of leaving and...

Pawtucket Man sentenced to life Jovani Velez Jovon Depina
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Pawtucket man sentenced to life for 2022 murder

PAWTUCKET, R.I. — Attorney General Peter F. Neronha announced that a Pawtucket man has been sentenced in Providence County Superior Court to life...

Baba's Original New York System to close
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Baba’s Original New York System closing today for good

PROVIDENCE, R.I. — After nearly a century of serving hot wieners and more in the Ocean State, iconic eatery Baba’s Original New York...

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Roger Williams and Fatima Hospitals may close by the end of 2025

PROVIDENCE, R.I. — The financially troubled owner of Roger Williams Medical Center and Our Lady of Fatima Hospital has asked a bankruptcy court...

FIFA World Cup base camp New England Bryant University
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Bryant University selected as potential 2026 FIFA World Cup base camp

SMITHFIELD, R.I. — Bryant University has been selected as an option for a base camp for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, making it...

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Rhode Island officials reviewing Smithfield Public Schools antisemitic hazing incident handling

SMITHFIELD, R.I. — Governor Dan McKee said Wednesday that state officials are reviewing Smithfield Public Schools’ response to an antisemitic hazing incident that has...

Rhode Island cold cases Debra Stone Cynthia McKenna
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Rhode Island cold cases from 1984 and 2007 solved

PROVIDENCE, R.I. — Rhode Island Attorney General Peter Neronha announced Wednesday, October 29, that two of the state’s longest-running cold cases have finally...

Rob Levine Law offers free rides
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Rob Levine Law offers free rides home on Halloween through app

Heading out for Halloween? Make sure the night ends safely, not scary. Thanks to Rob Levine Law and their Holiday Safe Ride Program,...

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Newport Gulls 2025 World Series champions
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Newport Gulls alumni win World Series with Dodgers

Two familiar faces from the 2014 Newport Gulls championship team helped the Dodgers win the 2025 World Series. Will Smith, who caught for...