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NARRAGANSETT, R.I. (WJAR) — Rhode Island officials are expecting this weekend’s Nor’easter to bring heavy rain, wind, and power outages. Gov. Dan McKee says his administration has already taken precautions and is ready to give cities and towns the resources they need to respond. The slow-moving storm...

For more than a year, the couple had been planning their wedding at his grandparents' house on Block Island.

Central Falls residents have until noon October 2 to shape how the city applies for federal money that can pay for public facilities, services and affordable housing. The specific proposals will be presented at the October 1 hearings. Central Falls, R.I. — Central Falls will hold two public hearings on...

Storm Team 10 continues to monitor the latest developments on this weekend's nor'easter. As we track the onset of this weekend's storm system, our region has already been experiencing stormy conditions. As of 8 p.m. Maximum wind gusts have been recorded between 25-35 mph inland and 35-50 mph along the coast. Wind gust

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PROVIDENCE, R.I. — Providence Police arrested two men and recovered a firearm, more than 80 grams of suspected marijuana, and other items following an investigation in the area of Academy Avenue and Kepler Street earlier this month. According to Providence Police, detectives learned that several individuals would be in

WARWICK, R.I. (WJAR) — The Rhode Island Senior Softball League has proven age is only a number for the sluggers who take to the field. More than 100 men, ages 50 to 100, meet at Warwick's City Park each week for a game of softball and fun. “We have...

A vacant Charles Street commercial building moved a step toward becoming 32 one-bedroom apartments. The 48-unit Baird Avenue proposal, which drew neighbor opposition over septic plans, soils, flooding and traffic, returns for more public hearing on October 14, along with a proposed new tree ordinance. North Providence,

If you’re wondering where to grab lunch, Top of the Bay Restaurant in Warwick has brought back a longtime customer favorite. The Oakland Beach restaurant is once again offering its popular lunch special Monday through Saturday until 4 p.m. For just $14.95, diners can enjoy two clam cakes, a cup of chowder, a selected l

Your coffee is getting cold because a sailboat just drifted past the window. Honestly, that is a pretty good problem to have. Rhode Island waterfront restaurants have a way of turning an ordinary lunch into an accidental mini-vacation. One table may overlook a busy dock. Another faces a quiet cove...