Providence RI

Devon Flanagan had been on unpaid leave since August, when she pleaded no contest to a misdemeanor trespassing charge. A Rhode Island state prosecutor is back at work months after she was caught on video invoking her title and telling a police officer he would “regret” arresting her in Newport last summer.

The National Weather Service (NWS) has issued a Winter Weather Advisory for 12 counties across Massachusetts and Connecticut, warning of mixed precipitation that could create hazardous travel conditions from Tuesday afternoon through early Wednesday morning. The advisory, released Monday afternoon by the NWS offices...

Clam chowder in Rhode Island is not just a dish; it’s a tradition. These restaurants have perfected this coastal favorite, drawing locals and tourists with every creamy, flavorful bowl. The Mooring Seafood Kitchen & Bar. Perched by the scenic Newport waterfront, The Mooring offers a clam chowder that’s as...

NEW ENGLAND — Even as Meteorological Spring officially begins March 1, winter conditions are far from finished across the region. Forecasters caution that multiple snow and ice chances remain on the table for March, and the first half of the month may feature several impactful systems. Despite increasing sun...

A former Brockton police officer and federal employee of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs was ordered to pay back funds he accepted from veterans and their families to approve and expedite benefits and disability claims, according to court records. Michael Darrah, of Taunton, a former benefits service...

EAST PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WJAR) — The East Providence Police Department issued a silver alert for a missing 55-year-old. Denny Connolly was described as 5'10" tall, weighing 176 pounds, with blonde hair and blue eyes. He was last seen wearing a purple hat, a snow camouflage jacket, and blue jeans...

Pawtucket, RI – Chajiani Villanueva, 20, of Pawtucket, was arrested by the Rhode Island Violent Fugitive Task Force as a fugitive from justice in Massachusetts on Feb. 27 at 6:00 am. Villanueva was wanted on multiple offenses, which include possession of a firearm without a license, carrying a loaded...

A 20-year-old Westport man is facing a long list of charges after police say a 15-year-old girl was shot in the hand inside an Eddy Drive home on Saturday morning. Westport police said officers were called to the house at about 7:57 a.m., where they found the teenager suffering from a gunshot wound to her hand. She...

(WJAR) — The Warwick Fire Department responded to an early morning house fire on Monday. Firefighters responded to a home on Oak Tree Avenue. According to the union that represents the Warwick firefighters, it's believed a fire from a fireplace spread through the walls and into the roof. The...

Nestled in Fall River, Massachusetts, Barcelos Bakery exudes the charm and warmth of a traditional Portuguese café. For locals and visitors alike, stepping into this bakery is like embarking on a sensory journey to Lisbon, where the scent of freshly baked bread mingles with the sound of Portuguese chatter.