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Rob Levine to give away 2,000 free backpacks in Providence and Worcester

The Rob Levine Free Backpack Giveaway Is Back in 2026: 2,000 Backpacks, Two Cities, One Weekend Every August, Rob Levine shows up. For...

ByContributorAugust 14, 2026

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Westerly registered sex offender charged with possessing child sexual abuse material

BOSTON, M.A. — A Westerly man who is a registered sex offender has been federally charged after authorities allegedly discovered child sexual abuse...

ByContributorAugust 5, 2026

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Stefon Diggs signs with Commanders after Patriots release

FOXBORO, M.A. — Two-time All-Pro wide receiver Stefon Diggs has agreed to a one-year contract with the Washington Commanders following his release by...

ByContributorAugust 5, 2026

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Investigation underway after body recovered from Woonsocket river

WOONSOCKET, R.I. — Authorities are working to determine the circumstances surrounding a death after a body was recovered from the Blackstone River in...

ByContributorAugust 5, 2026

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Federal charges filed against ex-Barrington Christian Academy coach

PROVIDENCE, R.I. — A former Barrington Christian Academy coach previously arrested on state charges is now facing federal charges after investigators allege he...

ByContributorAugust 4, 2026

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Narragansett votes to remove Flock cameras

NARRAGANSETT, R.I. — Narragansett has become the second Rhode Island community in a week to end its partnership with Flock Safety, with the...

ByContributorAugust 4, 2026

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Mount Hope Bridge delays on Wednesday as traffic stops planned

BRISTOL, R.I. — Drivers traveling across the Mount Hope Bridge should expect delays Wednesday as traffic will be stopped in both directions several...

ByContributorAugust 4, 2026