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Family announces details for retired Judge Frank Caprio’s funeral services

(WJAR) — The family of retired Judge Frank Caprio’s announced details for this week’s funeral services. The beloved Rhode Island figured died last week on Wednesday, August 20th after a fight with cancer. There will be a public visitation ceremony at the Rhode Island Convention Center on...
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Providence police violated city ordinance by assisting ICE operation, investigators find

Rhode Island investigators found Providence officers impermissibly helped ICE agents by establishing perimeter and gathering intelligence after a pursuit.
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Hundreds turn out to honor Kylee Monteiro at candlelight vigil in Rehoboth

REHOBOTH, Mass. (WLNE)– Lifelong friends and complete strangers alike gathered at the gazebo on Redway Plain in Rehoboth to honor the life of Kylee Monteiro Saturday. The candlelight vigil honored the memory of the 18-year-old and her unborn baby. The pregnant teen was stabbed to death by her boyfriend,...
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Providence police arrest 4 in weekend incidents

PROVIDENCE — Rhode Island State Police arrested four people in separate incidents over the weekend, including a woman charged with driving under the influence with a child in the vehicle. On Saturday at 8:30 p.m., troopers arrested Rosa Torres, 36, of Providence, for driving under the influence of intoxicating...
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Several backpack giveaway events held throughout RI

PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WPRI) — Several backpack giveaway events were held across the state Saturday. Beginning at 10 a.m., the Back to School Celebration of Rhode Island will distribute 15,000 backpacks filled with school supplies to students at 12 locations. Those locations include- This is the 26th year the organization...
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Search continues for missing Barrington teenager

BARRINGTON, R.I. (WJAR) — Barrington police are continuing their search for a 17-year-old who was last seen Monday night. Barrington Police Chief Michael Correia told NBC 10 that Cian Fearon, 17, has not been found as of Saturday morning. Correia said search and investigation efforts have expanded into neighboring...
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Three arrested after multiagency pursuit linked to Woonsocket shooting and cocaine trafficking

WEBSTER — On Friday, Aug. 1, 2025, at about 1:30 p.m., Webster police were notified that a vehicle pursued by Douglas and Uxbridge police officers was heading into Webster. According to a statement from the Webster Police Department, just prior to this, the vehicle was being pursued by the Woonsocket and North...
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T.F. Green Airport’s Live Music Program Is Taking Off

Live music, fewer crowds, and local charm make T.F. Green Airport a favorite over Boston Logan for New England flyers.
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What is the oldest ice cream shop in Rhode Island? It’s over 100 years...

As Rhode Island begins to heat up for another New England summer , you may be searching for the perfect place to cool off with some ice cream . Luckily, the Ocean State is full of waterside stands and old-time shops perfect for a summer scoop. But which of the state's ice cream stands is the oldest? Opened in 1923 in...
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Ribbon cutting events held for new troll sculptures locations

EAST PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WPRI) — Several ribbon cuttings were held Sunday, welcoming the newest troll sculptures to several Rhode Island communities. They were unveiled in three towns, including North Kingstown, Richmond and East Providence. A bus tour for the new trolls began at the Crowne Plaza in Warwick in the...

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