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Rhode Island’s connection to the Victory Day kiss photograph
On August 14, 1945, George Mendonsa, a Newport native who later lived in Middletown, was photographed celebrating after Japan’s surrender was announced. The...
Market Basket requests restraining order against former executives for visiting Rhode Island stores
TEWKSBURY, M.A. — Market Basket is asking Middlesex Superior Court for a restraining order against two former executives, one of whom was reportedly...
Rhode Island road quality ranks dead last in U.S.
Data from the Federal Highway Administration ranks Rhode Island road quality at the bottom among U.S. states. The Ocean State has the highest...
Johnston man accused of poisoning coworker out on bond despite gun charges
JOHNSTON, R.I. — A U.S. District Court judge is allowing a man accused of poisoning a coworker out on bond despite by the...
Armed robbery suspect barricaded in Cranston home
CRANSTON, R.I. — Cranston Police have shut down a section of Warwick Avenue near Henry Street this Wednesday morning as they investigate an...
Olneyville N.Y. System gets liquor license in Cranston
CRANSTON, R.I. — Olneyville New York System in Cranston just got approval for a local liquor license, meaning beer is officially on the...
9-year-old Pawtucket boy dies after medical emergency at Massachusetts beach
DARTMOUTH, M.A. — A Pawtucket boy died Sunday evening after suffering a medical emergency at a beach in Dartmouth, Massachusetts. Emergency crews were...
Samantha the Zebra at Roger Williams Park Zoo Dies in Storm-Related Accident
PROVIDENCE, R.I. — Roger Williams Park Zoo is mourning the sudden and tragic loss of Samantha, a 24-year-old Plains zebra who passed away...
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Providence city employee charged in parking meter theft
PROVIDENCE, R.I. — A Providence city employee has been charged in parking meter theft. The Department of Public Works employee has been charged...
