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La Pigna to be re-installed on Federal Hill

(WJAR) — The newly refurbished La Pigna will be reinstalled on Federal Hill on Wednesday. The famous pinecone and arch were renovated after hanging over Atwells Ave for 47 years. La Pigna, commonly known locally as the pineapple or pinecone on the arch on Federal Hill, was gilded in...
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Police respond to serious crash in East Providence

(WJAR) — The East Providence Police Department responded to a serious crash early Wednesday morning. The department says the single-vehicle crash only involved the driver, who was seriously injured. The department had earlier said the driver had died. Police later said that was a miscommunication. Police were observed
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Cranston man, juvenile arrested after firearm report near Cranston High School East

CRANSTON, R.I. (WJAR) — A 19-year-old Cranston man and a juvenile have been arrested following an investigation into a report of a firearm near Cranston High School East on Oct. 1, police said. Jeremy De Los Santos Payano faces charges of possessing a firearm on school grounds, simple assault,...
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Fall River cannabis dispensary announces they are closing

A Fall River business has announced that they will soon be closing their doors. The Agriculturalist, the cannabis dispensary at 1 Lewiston St., will close after opening in June of 2025. The company sent a message to their distribution list saying it will close within the next several weeks. The...
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News from the Rehoboth Food Pantry

October has arrived in Rehoboth, bringing cooler mornings, changing leaves, and before we know it, streets filled with little ghosts, witches, superheroes, and all manner of costumed characters going door to door for Halloween. As we enjoy this wonderful time of year, please remember to take a little extra care when dr
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Grateful Dead’s April 1985 Shows in Maine and Providence Join Play Dead

Two more stops from the Grateful Dead’s Spring Tour 1985 are now streaming in high resolution on Play Dead: April 1 at Cumberland County Civic Center in Portland, Maine, and April 3 at Providence Civic Center in Rhode Island. “Ride, ride, ride, at least I’m enjoying the ride!
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What are the RI ballot questions for 2026?

Secretary of State Gregg Amore encourages all Rhode Islanders to do their research before filling out a ballot.
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Cold tonight, watching for morning frost

It has been a chilly morning today with temperatures in the mid-40s, but we are tracking even colder temperatures for Wednesday morning, with lows reaching the upper 30s. The reason why temperatures will cool down so drastically is that the clear skies and calm winds will allow our atmosphere to cool off faster.
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Man accused of Fall River hit and run facing drug and gun charges after...

Fall River Police arrested a local man on a list of charges after a reported hit-and-run crash and a struggle with officers. According to Lieutenant Matthew Mendes, on Friday, at approximately 10:15 p.m., members of the Patrol Bureau responded to the 1300 block of Bay Street for a reported motor vehicle accident involv
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Motorcycle crash closes part of Route 2 in East Greenwich

EAST GREENWICH, R.I. (WJAR) — A motorcycle crash closed part of South County Trail, also known as Route 2, in East Greenwich Tuesday evening. The eastbound lane has reopened, but westbound traffic is still being rerouted onto Sleepy Hollow Road. The East Greenwich fire chief tells us the driver...

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