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Patriots unveil 12-foot Tom Brady statue at Gillette

FOXBOROUGH, M.A. — The New England Patriots unveiled a towering 12-foot Tom Brady statue at Gillette, a tribute to the man who defined...

Mazzulla signs contract extension
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Celtics head coach Joe Mazzulla signs contract extension

BOSTON — Rhode Island native and Bishop Hendricken High School graduate Joe Mazzulla signs a contract extension with the Boston Celtics. The terms...

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$6.8M spent to keep tow trucks on Washington Bridge 24/7

PROVIDENCE, R.I.  — The cost of keeping tow trucks on the Washington Bridge 24/7 has climbed to $6.8 million, more than triple the...

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Providence School Board member sparks debate over Pledge of Allegiance in schools

PROVIDENCE, R.I.  — A discussion over whether Providence students should recite the Pledge of Allegiance in schools is stirring debate after School Board...

Mazzulla signs contract extension
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Joe Mazzulla, Jayson Tatum join groundbreaking for Providence early childhood education center

PROVIDENCE, R.I. — Boston Celtics head coach Joe Mazzulla and star player Jayson Tatum attended Thursday’s groundbreaking for a new early childhood education...

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Man arrested on gun and drug charges at home day care

CRANSTON, R.I. — A Cranston man was arrested Thursday on gun and drug charges at a home day care, according to Rhode Island...

RIPTA postpones vote on major service cuts
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Decision on RIPTA bus cuts delayed

The future of dozens of bus routes remains uncertain after the Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) board postponed a vote on major...

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La Salle Academy ranked 6th best high school athletic program by MaxPreps

PROVIDENCE, R.I. — MaxPreps recently released its list of the best high school athletic programs in the U.S. with La Salle Academy ranked...

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Michael Douglas to make first-ever convention appearance at Rhode Island Comic Con 2026

PROVIDENCE, R.I. — Michael Douglas is coming to Providence this fall for a milestone moment in his career: his first-ever appearance at a fan...