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On August 29, 2025, the Immigrants’ Assistance Center (IAC) in New Bedford, Massachusetts, hosted a naturalization ceremony where 25 immigrants from nine countries became U.S. citizens by taking the Oath of Allegiance. In fiscal year (FY) 2024, 818,500 immigrants became U.S. citizens through the naturalization...

We have received complaints, and, in some cases, videos, of kids kicking front doors at Fall River homes. A southeastern Massachusetts police department may have an explanation. The Dennis Police Department has become aware of a TikTok prank/challenge circulating nationwide where kids are running up to homes and...

Rhode Island’s cannabis regulators have yet to announce the date when they will start to accept applications for 24 new retail licenses, but they have now opened up the initial screening process for those seeking to obtain one of the state’s six social equity licenses. The state’s Cannabis Control Commission on...

A Fall River man was arrested on drug trafficking offenses after Boston Police discovered large amounts of drugs.

WARWICK, R.I. (WJAR) — Dozens of police officers converged on a Warwick neighborhood Saturday to investigate what was believed to be an active shooter threat, but the threat was later deemed to be unfounded. Around 2:48 p.m. Saturday, Warwick police received reports of an active shooter at a home...

Devon Flanagan, an assistant attorney general from Rhode Island, was arrested earlier this month during an embarrassing incident that was captured on police body camera. On August 14, the police were called to the Clarke Cooke House restaurant in Newport, Rhode Island. Flanagan was at the restaurant with a friend who...

CRANSTON — Three people were charged Friday by the Rhode Island Adult Correctional Institutions Investigations Unit on various charges including fugitive from justice and violation of no contact orders. Stephanie Lanagan, 33, of 27 Dexter Street, Pawtucket, was charged as a fugitive from justice from New Hampshire....

LINCOLN WOODS — Rhode Island State Police arrested six people on various charges during a two-day period from Friday evening through early Saturday morning. On Friday at 1:30 p.m., troopers arrested Wanda L. Warren, 56, of Providence, for identity fraud in the first offense. The arrest resulted from a...

The beloved Seekonk Flea Market is returning for another month in September, giving locals and visitors alike a place to search for unique treasures while enjoying the last few weeks of summer weather. A staple in the local community, the Seekonk Flea Market continues to attract both sellers and shoppers with its...

WARWICK, R.I. (WLNE) — Police in Rhode Island responded to two separate “swatting” calls within 24 hours. The first incident occurred on Winsome Drive in North Kingstown around 5 p.m. on Aug. 29 and it was determine there was no danger to the public. The second incident...