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The proposed legislation would let candidates and politicians spend $10,000 on security every two years.

Fall River Police arrested two men on several drug and gun charges earlier this week. According to police, on Monday, Detectives assigned to the CAST Unit were proactively patrolling the Corky Row area. At approximately 10:00 a.m., detectives observed a vehicle stop and engage in an interaction with pedestrians that wa

CRANSTON, R.I. (WJAR) — The Cranston Police Department said a 72-year-old man was arrested following an "extensive investigation" into allegations of child sexual abuse. Franklin Brooks, Sr. was charged with First-degree child molestation, Second-degree child molestation, and violation of a restraining order. Police sa

The Marijuana Herald - Marijuana news and information A bicameral proposal to restart Rhode Island’s cannabis retail licensing process advanced out of committees yesterday, positioning both the House and Senate versions for possible floor votes tomorrow. Senate Bill 3313 and House Bill 8544 were both recommended for p

The Democratic primary is just over three months away on Sept. 9.

(WJAR) — For decades, on-camera interviews inside prisons and jails have exposed injustices, uncovered untold stories and, in some cases, helped overturn convictions or solve cold cases. Now, the Rhode Island Department of Corrections is no longer allowing journalists to use recording devices during in-person inmate in

For one Swansea woman, a pastel de nata represents family, tradition and everything she loves about her Portuguese roots.

COVENTRY, R.I. (WJAR) — Two firefighters were injured in a brush fire in Coventry Wednesday. Coventry police blocked off Hill Farm Road earlier in the afternoon due to the brush fire. Firefighters said approximately two acres burned off Harkney Hill Road. Fire officials said one firefighter suffered an eye...

(WJAR) — Leaders in Providence are set to hold a grand opening for what is to be the center of all things Portuguese soccer. A ribbon cutting will be held at the Waterplace Park Pavilion, which will house the Portugal Futebol Experience. It’s located at 1 Finance Way, where...

(WJAR) — The East Providence City Council voted on Tuesday to ban electric bicycles from spaces in the city. The ban includes city parks, recreation spaces, and sidewalks. The first offense receives a $100 fine, a second-time offense gets a $250 fine, and third and subsequent offenses get a $500 fine and a temporary im