McKee: Old Washington Bridge demolished ahead of schedule
It's official — the old westbound Washington Bridge has been completely demolished.
Armed robbery reported at Cumberland Farms in Johnston
JOHNSTON, RI — Officers from the Johnston Police Department responded to a reported armed robbery at the Cumberland Farms located at 663 Killingly Street at approximately 5:30 a.m. Wednesday. Upon arrival, officers met with store employees and began gathering information and reviewing video surveillance. The...
Swansea’s Historic Luther Store Reopens for Public Sneak Peek
The historic Luther Store in Swansea is reopening this December for a public sneak peek after years of structural repairs.
Debate Ignites Over Rhode Island Energy’s Proposed Rate Hike for Infrastructure and Customer Service...
This post features an OpenAI-powered summary derived from the NewsBreak users' discussions on Rate increase sought by Rhode Island Energy to upgrade infrastructure, customer services.
New Netflix Doc Focuses on New England Mystery
Netflix’s new true-crime documentary revisits the Carman family deaths, the mysterious Rhode Island fishing trip, and the unanswered questions that still surround the case.
Antonio ‘Tony’ DiCicco, founder of Tony’s Colonial Food, has died
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WJAR) — Tony's Colonial Food announced that its founder Antonio 'Tony' DiCicco has died. Officials said DiCicco passed away on Wednesday, surrounded by his loved ones. DiCicco is a co-founder of the iconic Tony's Colonial Food in Federal Hill. According to family members, he moved from Italy...
Choking hazard prompts recall of 17,000 children’s cups
HydroJug is recalling 17,000 of its 14-ounce children's sports tumblers due to a choking hazard caused by the metal fasteners on the handle coming loose.
’10 News Conference’ asks Helena Foulkes, candidate for governor, about opioids, Costco
Helena Foulkes, who's again seeking the Democratic nomination for governor of Rhode Island, answered the CVS opioid crisis question in different way on this week's "10 News Conference." In the past she's repeatedly said she took action when she found out about the depth of the overdose epidemic fuled by...
Vermont-banded owl recaptured in Rhode Island provides insights into migration
QUECHEE, Vt. (WCAX) - An owl banded in Vermont was recaptured a month later in Rhode Island, providing valuable data for researchers studying migratory movements. The Vermont Institute of Natural Science is part of Project Owlnet, a a nationwide effort to learn more about the northern saw-whet owl by tracking their...
Hasbro Opens Temporary Boston Office Ahead of Full Relocation
Hasbro has planned a phased relocation from Rhode Island to Boston. The company aims to relocate employees by the end of 2026 as part of a broader strategic move. The toymaker has listed more than 165 openings on its employment website. Employees will have the option to work in either Pawtucket or the temporary...
