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Seeking Shelter: A Plea for Help Amidst Providence Housing Crisis

In the city of Providence, a resident has reached out to the community on behalf of a friend who is facing a dire housing crisis. The individual, who is on the autism spectrum, is being evicted from her home and is struggling to find affordable housing or employment in the area. Despite her best efforts to negotiate...
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Arrest on hit-and-run, suspended license charge in Lincoln Woods

LINCOLN WOODS, RI — Troopers arrested Kasara Borden, 38, of Providence, at 4 p.m. Tuesday. According to Rhode Island State Police, Borden was charged with leaving the scene of an accident resulting in damage to an attended vehicle, and driving with a suspended license for the fourth and subsequent time.
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RI housing leaders say new federal rules could mean an increase in homelessness

Housing advocates in Rhode Island are raising red flags over new federal funding rules just announced by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development.
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Providence to host Holiday Fest with live music, tree lighting

PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WJAR) — The City of Providence announced Holiday Fest on Friday. The community celebration begins on Thursday, Dec. 4 and ends on Sunday, Dec. 7. Holiday Fest will include live music and performances. Santa will also be stopping by the event. A partial Waterfire is scheduled for...
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Does a Group Exist in Rhode Island Providing Emergency Funds for Motel Rooms to...

In the realm of non-profit and human services, a plea for assistance has recently been made for a family living in a motel in Rhode Island. The family, due to unforeseen circumstances, is unable to pay for their stay tonight, though they will be able to cover the cost tomorrow. The request for help was made on a...
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Rhode Island’s Beach Shack Where The Fried Fish Sandwich Steals The Show

My first bite at Dune Brothers Seafood in Rhode Island made me check the napkin stash before I even looked at the menu. Crispy, briny, wildly fresh fish tucked into a soft roll had me planning my next visit mid-chew. Providence gets the weekday buzz at the Dyer Street shack,...
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This Lincoln Spot Serves Rhode Island’s Most Unique Pork Pies – One Is a...

Tucked along Smithfield Avenue, Hartley’s Pork Pies draws a devoted line before sunrise with a promise few bakeries can keep: one pie can be an entire meal. This tiny Lincoln shop has perfected hearty, hand-held comfort that travels from counter to car without a crumb out of place. With old world craft, a value...
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Contentious Debate: RI Energy Withdraws Customer Relief Credits Plan Due to Missed Deadline

ABC6.com - 11/19/2025 06:01:12 PM. Rhode Island Energy recently withdrew a plan to provide its customers with $75 monthly relief credits due to a lapsed approval window. The credits, which were intended for the winters of 2026 and 2027, faced unexpected opposition. The company is now seeking alternative solutions to...
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From War and Famine to Food Insecurity: The Ongoing Struggles of Rhode Island Refugees...

This post features an OpenAI-powered summary derived from the NewsBreak users' discussions on They fled war and famine. Now refugees in Rhode Island worry about putting food on the table..
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ICE agents mistakenly detain high school intern

Video shows ICE agents detaining a 16-year-old intern outside a Rhode Island courthouse after mistaking him for a “child predator” they were searching for.

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