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4 teens, 1 adult arrested on gun charges in Fall River

FALL RIVER, Mass. (WLNE) — The Fall River Police Department said four teens and one adult were arrested on gun charges on Sept. 6. 19-year-old Juliana Paiva and four teen boys were charged with carrying a firearm without a license, carrying a loaded firearm without a license, possession of a large capacity firearm,...
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NBC 10 I-Team explores enduring mystery of Adam Emery disappearance in digital documentary

Nearly 35 years ago, one of Rhode Island’s most infamous mysteries began: the disappearance of Adam Emery set in motion by a murder in Warwick born out of mistaken identity. A young married couple, Adam and Elena Emery, were eating clam cakes and chowder at Rocky Point Amusement Park on Aug. 31, 1990, when somebody...
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Johnston mayor gives retired pediatrician key to the town

Dr. Vincent D'Alessandro received the honor of a lifetime Tuesday morning.
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Axe-Wielding Man Attacks 60-Year-Old in Kennedy Plaza

An axe-wielding individual was arrested after attacking a man in Kennedy Plaza on Tuesday afternoon. Providence Police say that shortly after noon on Tuesday, they responded to a report of a large disturbance in Kennedy Plaza. Police say witnesses pointed out the suspect, later identified as Jehvine Quaweay, age 28,...
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Pawtucket’s Painful Mass Exodus

In less than a decade, the City of Pawtucket has been hit with a mass exodus of its most important community assets. Monday’s announcement that Hasbro's world headquarters will be relocating to Boston was just the latest in a near-endless series of departures or failures of nearly every core element of Pawtucket.
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Pawtucket locals disheartened to learn Hasbro will move to Boston

PAWTUCKET, R.I. (WJAR) — Disheartening and disappointed are just some of the emotions felt throughout Pawtucket as Hasbro announces its move to Boston. The decision comes after more than a year of speculation. NBC 10 spoke to locals like Jean Gontarski who said the information came as a surprise.
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RI residents speak out against proposed electric rate hike

Rhode Island Energy's proposed electric rate includes a net monthly increase of roughly 16% — or $22 each month for the average customer.
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Crash involving RIPTA bus sends 5 to hospital

The crash happened around 4 p.m. Tuesday in the area of Charles and Corliss streets.
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An in-depth look at Sgt. Hanley’s fight to get back on the police force

A Providence police sergeant who beat a handcuffed man more than five years ago is fighting to get back on the police force.
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Rehoboth man sentenced for helping state troopers cheat CDL tests

A Rehoboth man has been sentenced to prison for his role in a bribery scheme to falsify records, allowing unqualified applicants to receive commercial driver's licenses.

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