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Thank You for Putting Up With Our Indecision, Authoritarianism, and Greed

The state of Rhode Island may have stumbled onto something. Those digital signs thanking motorists for their patience as the Washington Bridge is unhurriedly repaired represent a much greater opportunity. Place them next to the old-fashioned signs welcoming motorists to West Greenwich. “Thanks for your patience as we...
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Woman arrested on warrants in Providence

PROVIDENCE — A Providence woman was arrested on two outstanding warrants following a traffic stop on Oct. 15. Nicole Delmonico, 26, of Providence, was taken into custody at 10:47 a.m. on Broad Street. State Police said Delmonico was wanted on a Providence Superior Court bench warrant for failure to...
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State police investigating Rhode Island high school teacher for ‘alleged inappropriate conduct’

Rhode Island State Police said Friday that they are investigating a local high school teacher after claims surfaced about "alleged inappropriate conduct." State police said they initiated an investigation at the beginning of October into the extent of alleged inappropriate conduct by a former teacher at Ponagansett...
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Multi-State Manhunt Ends as Woonsocket Suspect Alexis Sierra Apprehended in Rhode Island by Milford...

The Milford Police Department has reported the arrest of a suspect who was the focal point of a multi-agency manhunt. Alexis Sierra, aged 23, from Woonsocket, Rhode Island, was apprehended on Tuesday after evading law enforcement on several occasions, sparking high-speed pursuits across different jurisdictions. The...
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4 students arrested after fight at Woonsocket High School

Woonsocket police say four students were arrested and charged with disorderly conduct after a fight at the high school Friday morning.
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ICE says it arrested over 1,400 during operation in Massachusetts

NEW BEDFORD, Mass. (WLNE) — Immigration and Customs Enforcement said that it arrested over 1,400 undocumented immigrants throughout Massachusetts during an operation titled Patriot 2.0. ICE said that the operation focused on “transnational organized crime, gangs and egregious illegal alien offenders.”. Two of the...
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If You Understand These 14 Slang Terms, You’re Definitely from Rhode Island

If you’ve ever measured distance in minutes, called a water fountain a “bubbler,” or referred to the rest of the country as “the mainland,” you’re definitely from Rhode Island. The Ocean State may be tiny, but its attitude is mighty—it’s got more slang, sass, and shoreline than states ten times its size. Outsiders...
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Superheroes swing by Hasbro Children’s Hospital for a surprise visit

Spider-Man and Batman stopped by Hasbro Children's Hospital on Friday, bringing a little bit of joy to the patients and families behind the windows.
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Smithfield Halloween display created by autistic teen

Brayden Willis is the mastermind behind the ScareHaunt walk-through display outside his family's Old County Road home.
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Apple Cinemas to take over theater at Providence Place mall

Apple Cinemas will soon move into Providence Place mall.

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