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Swastika and ‘hateful message’ found at Barrington High School

An investigation is underway after administrators were notified of a swastika that was discovered at Barrington High School.
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Bristol County man shot by police sentenced to prison in Fall River court after...

A Bristol County man who was shot by police was sentenced Thursday after pleading guilty to several charges. According to Police Chief Richard McQuade, on September 12th, 2024, North Attleboro Police Department Officers responded to the Red Roof Inn located at 60 Forbes Boulevard in Mansfield, MA. The Officers were...
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Motorcyclist seriously injured in Scituate crash

An investigation is underway into a motorcycle crash that seriously injured a man in Scituate Thursday afternoon.
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Black bears spotted in Central Falls, Pawtucket

While black bears have been spotted in Rhode Island before, they're not often seen in urban areas.
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Review & setlists: David Lee Roth and Sammy Hagar both hit Greater Boston. Who...

Roth brought his bevy of backup singers to House of Blues last month, while the Red Rocker lit up Mansfield Wednesday night. David Lee Roth at House of Blues, Boston, May 21; Sammy Hagar at Xfinity Center, Mansfield, June 24. In the latest chapter of their rock and roll rivalry,...
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RI becomes first state to establish grocery self-checkout limits

Under the new legislation, all grocery stores in the state will be required to have one manually staffed cashier lane for every three self-checkout stations.
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Take a Look Inside Southeastern Massachusetts’ Brand New 40,000-Square-Foot Whole Foods

Over 500 eager shoppers lined up before 8 a.m. for the official opening of the brand new Whole Foods Market in Seekonk this morning.
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Community Focus: Emily Oster on screen time, bug spray and potty training

EAST PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WPRI) — When school ends, kids might gravitate toward using their electronic devices instead of going outside. According to Emily Oster with Brown University, it’s important to set boundaries and hold them in the summer. Oster joined 12 News at 4 on Wednesday to share...
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PVDFest organizers announce headliners, June preview event

Mayor Brett Smiley was joined by city leaders, the Providence Department of Art, Culture and Tourism, and FirstWorks on Wednesday to announce the first performers for this year's PVDFest.
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Food and beverage workers at T.F. Green Airport go on strike

(WJAR) — Food and beverage workers at Rhode Island T.F. Green International Airport went on strike on Thursday. The deadline for Grove Bay Concessions passed without agreement. The strike began at 3:00 a.m. as the World Cup brings more traffic to Rhode Island and New England. About 73 workers...

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