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REHOBOTH, Mass. (WJAR) — The Rehoboth Board of Selectmen appointed a new fire chief on Monday. This comes after the former chief, Mark Haskell, was removed from the position following a dispute tied to a solar farm project next to his home. The new chief, Peter Graves, has been...

Jonathan McClurg knows what it's like to hit rock bottom.

A crash between a car and SUV in Providence ended with one person taken away in handcuffs.

CRANSTON, R.I. (WJAR) — Cranston Mayor Ken Hopkins asked for a 7.44% tax levy increase in his 2026-2027 budget proposal to help fight the city's growing multi-million dollar budget deficit. "I'm not gonna answer any questions," Hopkins told NBC 10 at an event Monday after denying several interview requests...

A local man is facing several charges after police say he was found with drugs and a stolen gun. According to police, on Thursday, members of the C.A.S.T. Unit were proactively patrolling when they observed 30-year-old Elijah Jones enter a barbershop on Rodman Street. Detectives were aware that Jones had an active warrant for his arrest.

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Some bakeries win you over with one bite, and Seven Stars Bakery on Hope Street is one of them. The cinnamon rolls here hit that sweet spot between soft, buttery layers and caramel-kissed edges that make you close your eyes in delight. Add a cup of coffee with free refills...

As better weather approaches, more people will be heading outdoors for sunshine, nature, and fresh air. It’s a great time of year, provided you can access the great outdoors in the first place. “Accessibility” means different things to different people. For some, it’s about distance — living too far...

BURRILLVILLE – A man who crashed his motorcycle in Burrillville on Sunday was not wearing a helmet, according to police, and remains hospitalized with serious injuries. Jonathan Dzialo, 33, of Slatersville was in a single vehicle accident in the area of 185 Sherman Farm Road according to police. Burrillville...

Looking to do something special for Mom this Mother’s Day? Whether you’re looking for a day of indulgent relaxation or a unique way to spend time with your Mom – or the mother figures in your life – Warwick has plenty of options to celebrate. Tell...