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Judge Frank Caprio honorary pallbearer list revealed
PROVIDENCE, R.I. — Rhode Island is preparing to honor Judge Frank Caprio, the “Nicest Judge in the World” whose compassion on Caught in...
Lincoln traffic stop leads to drug seizure, arrest of two from Woonsocket
LINCOLN, R.I. — A routine traffic stop in Lincoln on August 25, 2025, resulted in the seizure of illegal narcotics and the arrest...
Cranston man accused of attacking woman, child with hammer
CRANSTON, R.I. — A pregnant mother and her 6-year-old son are recovering after police say they were brutally attacked with a hammer outside...
Rhode Island politicians condemn Trump pausing offshore wind project
PROVIDENCE, R.I. — The Trump administration’s order to halt construction on Revolution Wind, the offshore wind farm 15 miles off Rhode Island’s coast,...
R.I. Assistant AG gets 6-month unpaid leave after viral Newport arrest
PROVIDENCE, R.I. — Rhode Island Special Assistant Attorney General Devon Flanagan has been placed on six months of unpaid leave following her arrest...
Trump administration pauses wind project off Rhode Island coast
The Trump administration has ordered construction to stop on Revolution Wind, the offshore wind farm being built 15 miles off Rhode Island’s coast....
Funeral arrangements for Judge Caprio announced
PROVIDENCE, R.I. — Funeral arrangements have been announced for Frank Caprio, the longtime Providence Municipal Court judge who passed away last week at...
Maria Sharapova inducted into the Tennis Hall of Fame
NEWPORT, R.I. — Maria Sharapova was officially inducted into the International Tennis Hall of Fame Class of 2025 in Newport, Rhode Island. The...
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The Kennedy Wedding in Newport: A look back at September 12, 1953
NEWPORT, R.I. — Remembering the Kennedy Wedding in Newport: Today marks the anniversary of the wedding of John F. Kennedy and Jacqueline Bouvier,...
