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Armenian Fest 2025 in Rhode Island

CRANSTON, R.I. — Armenian Fest 2025 in Rhode Island is taking place on Saturday and Sunday, November 8–9, at Rhodes on the Pawtuxet,...

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Rhode Island man charged with SNAP fraud

NORTH PROVIDENCE, R.I. — A Rhode Island man who once earned a six-figure salary as a state employee has been charged with illegally...

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Meet our Dog of the Week, Thyme

Meet our Dog of the Week, Thyme! Thyme has just one Holiday wish and that is a forever home to call his own....

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Providence Community-Police Relations Act strengthened by new amendments

PROVIDENCE, R.I. — The Providence City Council has unanimously approved a series of amendments to the immigration sections of the Community-Police Relations Act (CPRA). The changes...

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Providence City Council approves ban on gas-powered leaf blowers by 2033

PROVIDENCE, R.I. — The Providence City Council has voted to phase out the use gas-powered leaf blowers, approving a full citywide ban by...

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Woonsocket High School placed on lockdown after student threat

Woonsocket High School was placed on lockdown Thursday morning after a student allegedly made a violent threat toward another student. Police reported that...

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Rhode Island nurse accused of stealing from elderly patient

A Rhode Island registered nurse is facing felony charges after allegedly stealing her patient’s banking information to make fraudulent purchases. Court documents indicate...

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Rhode Island federal judge orders Trump administration to fully fund SNAP benefits for November

A federal judge in Rhode Island has ordered the Trump administration to fully fund SNAP benefits for November. U.S. District Judge John J. McConnell...

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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...