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Firefighters ask residents to avoid street after crash in Coventry

COVENTRY, R.I. (WJAR) — Lake Mishnock Fire and Rescue is asking residents to avoid an area due to a crash Monday afternoon. Fire officials said powerlines are down across Nooseneck Hill Road. Nooseneck Hill is closed between Harkney Hill Road and Interstate 95 in both directions. Residents are asked...
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Bryant Golf Gets Commitment from Noah Patel

The Bryant men’s golf team has received a commitment from Noah Patel. Patel is from Newport, but attends Dexter Southfield in Massachusetts where he just finished his junior year. “I am proud to announce my commitment to play Division I golf and further my academic and athletic career at...
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Hometown Hero: Malachi Odugbela, St. Andrew’s

BARRINGTON, RI (WPRI) — This week’s Cardi’s Furniture & Mattresses Hometown Sports Hero is Malachi Odugbela. The St. Andrew’s Junior to be had two breakout weekends at the NEPSAC Scholastic Live Period Showcase, earning him interest from schools in the Atlantic 10, the Big East and the ACC.
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People on the Move: RWU Names Dr. Geisler Dean of the School of Social...

People on the Move: RWU Names Dr. Geisler Dean of the School of Social and Natural Sciences. Roger Williams University has named Paul Geisler, Ed.D. as the next Dean of the School of Social and Natural Sciences. The appointment follows a national search supported by a committee of faculty, staff, students, and administ
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How do fireworks affect the environment?

Megan Hall: Welcome to Possibly, where we take on huge problems like the future of our planet and break them down into small questions with unexpected answers. I’m Megan Hall. Since July 4th is just around the corner, today we thought we’d take a look at fireworks. Sure, they’re...
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John M. Corcoran & Co Announces Start of Leasing at 150-Unit Dexter Street Commons...

BRAINTREE, MA - John M. Corcoran & Co. launched leasing last week at Dexter Street Commons, a new construction 150-home apartment community with ground floor retail in the Conant Thread District of Pawtucket, Rhode Island. Built by New England Construction, the 5-story property will be managed by John M. Corcoran & Co.
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Crews respond to rollover crash on Pine Street in Seekonk

(WJAR) — Crews responded to a rollover crash in Seekonk on Tuesday morning. Responding officers found a vehicle on its side in the area of 195 Pine Street. This story will be updated as more information becomes available.
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Police respond to motorcycle crash on Post Road in Warwick

(WJAR) — The Warwick Police Department responded to a motorcycle crash on Post Road on Monday night. Crews responded before 10:00 p.m. to the area of 1325 Post Road for the motorcycle crash. Police told NBC 10 that the motorcyclist did not suffer life-threatening injuries. The department says the...
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Attleboro issues Level 2 water restrictions starting July 1

(WJAR) — The City of Attleboro is issuing a Level 2 water restriction starting on Wednesday, July 1. In a Level 2 water restriction, only handheld watering is allowed during the hours of 5:00 p.m. and 9:00 a.m. The restriction will be on the use of automatic sprinklers or...
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Weather Alert: Warm Today; Dangerous Heat Late Week

An Extreme Heat Warning is in effect for 10 AM Wednesday morning through 8 PM Saturday evening for inland areas. An Extreme Heat Watch continues for southern Rhode Island. Excessive heat and humidity could lead way to heat index values well over 100°. Good morning! Happy Tuesday. Today will...

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