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Washington Bridge contractor Walsh signs non-prosecution agreement with DOJ over false claims

There are currently zero companies in the state of Rhode Island that can rebuild the Washington Bridge. No Rhode Island contractor is getting...

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Providence City Council sends ‘Know Your Rights’ mailer to 62,000 homes

Providence officials are making a major push to ensure residents know their rights when it comes to interactions with law enforcement and immigration...

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Governor McKee slams $14.3 billion budget over added taxes, yet won’t block it

Rhode Island Governor Dan McKee announced Wednesday he will not sign the state’s $14.3 billion fiscal 2026 budget, blasting lawmakers for adding what...

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RI Officials Say Mount Hope Bridge is Safe—But Won’t Share Inspection Report

Rhode Island officials are standing by the safety of the nearly 100-year-old Mount Hope Bridge, despite growing questions about its condition. According to...

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Second Romanian National sentenced in multi-state ATM skimming scheme

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

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Deported Guatemalan National indicted for illegal re-entry in Rhode Island

PROVIDENCE, R.I. — A Guatemalan national previously deported from the United States has been indicted by a federal grand jury in Rhode Island...

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Lawsuit Alleges North Providence Mayor Use Town Employee For Beach House and Business Projects at Taxpayers Expense

NORTH PROVIDENCE, R.I. — A newly filed lawsuit alleges two top officials in North Providence directed a municipal employee to perform work on...

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Providence reaches out to Matunuck Oyster Bar to use space owned by the city

PROVIDENCE, R.I. – After a devastating fire last month, support continues to pour in for the beloved Matunuck Oyster Bar. Local fundraisers have...

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The unveiling of the PawSox time capsule at the old McCoy Stadium

⚾️ History Uncovered in Pawtucket ⚾️ Today, Pawtucket city officials cracked open two time capsules found beneath the historic McCoy Stadium as the...