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50 Years Ago Today: The Bonded Vault Heist

PROVIDENCE, R.I. — On August 14, 1975, eight armed men carried out one of the largest robberies in U.S. history, the Bonded Vault...

Providence Place mall to go up for sale
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Providence Place mall to go up for sale

Providence Place mall to go up for sale. PROVIDENCE, R.I. — The attorneys managing Providence Place mall have hired a real estate broker...

Butler Hospital is closing its addiction unit
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Butler Hospital is closing its addiction unit

PROVIDENCE, R.I. — Butler Hospital is closing its addiction unit next week, reducing the facility’s capacity by nearly 100 beds and leaving it...

Pledge of Allegiance in schools
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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...

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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...

Washington Bridge change order
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Washington Bridge change order goes from $10M to $38M as RIDOT uses state funds to dodge federal oversight

PROVIDENCE, R.I. — Change orders on federal projects require federal oversight when federal funds are used. However, for in-state road projects where change...

body pulled from Providence river
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Body pulled from Providence River near pedestrian bridge

PROVIDENCE, R.I. — An investigation is underway after a body was pulled from the Providence River early Friday morning. Emergency crews responded to...

Two arrested targeted shooting
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Targeted shooting in Cranston, two men arrested

CRANSTON, R.I. — Cranston Police say two men are in custody after a targeted shooting in Garden City Center late Wednesday morning. According...

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Matt Rife and Elton Castee offer to buy ‘The Conjuring’ house
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Matt Rife and Elton Castee make new offer to buy ‘The Conjuring’ house

BURRILLVILLE, R.I. — Comedian Matt Rife and YouTuber Elton Castee once again offer to buy ‘The Conjuring’ house in Burrillville, Rhode Island. The...