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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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Second positive test for West Nile virus in Rhode Island
Rhode Island has its second human case of West Nile virus in 2025, according to recent test results. The Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) confirmed...
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Overdose Spike Alert: Northern Rhode Island
The Rhode Island Department of Health has issued an overdose spike alert for Cumberland, Lincoln, Smithfield, and North Smithfield after a sharp rise...
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Atlantic Shark Institute tags its first hammerhead shark off Rhode Island coast
NEW SHOREHAM, R.I. — A hammerhead shark tagged off the coast of Rhode Island has made history for the Atlantic Shark Institute, which successfully fitted...
