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RI bird sanctuary caring for rare Atlantic puffin

Congress of the Birds is accustomed to unusual calls, but this week's arrival may be one of their rarest patients to date.
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RI man charged in kidnapping of 75-year-old woman held without bail

The Providence man accused of kidnapping and victimizing a 75-year-old woman in Massachusetts last month faced a judge Monday.
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Child, 5, Seriously Injured After Being Struck by Off-Duty State Trooper While Lying Face...

"The investigation, to this point, indicates this is simply an unfortunate accident," police said
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Fall River Police Arrest Suspect After Fatal Stabbing

Police and D.A. investigate fatal stabbing on Chesworth Street in Fall River. One man is dead and a suspect is in custody.
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Rhode Island troopers make 4 arrests over weekend

LINCOLN WOODS — Troopers arrested Jesus Fernandez, age 33 of Providence, on Saturday, Oct. 4, at 5:10 p.m. for duty to stop in accident resulting in personal injury and failure to stop in accident resulting in damage to attended vehicle. The arrest was the result of a motor vehicle...
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UPDATE: Nine-hour standoff ends as Warwick PD SWAT take suspect into custody

WARWICK, R.I. (WLNE) — A man is in police custody after allegedly barricading himself in a residence attic with a firearm, according to the Warwick Police Department. Tyler Bagley, 33, of Warwick, will be charged with domestic felony assault, possession of a firearm by a person convicted of a crime of violence and...
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‘RIP, brother’: Active duty Mass. firefighter death announced by department

An active-duty member of the Framingham Fire Department recently died, the department announced on Monday morning. Keith Cashman dedicated 10 years of service to the Framingham department and nearly five years in Fall River, according to a letter by Framingham’s Fire Chief Michael Dutcher originally written on Oct. 4.
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New Family-Owned & Operated “Medieval Experience” Coming to Massachusetts Unveils Themed Menu

Silver Stone Castle & Family Entertainment in Swansea, Massachusetts has unveiled their medieval-themed menu while announcing they are actively hiring for multiple positions. The newly revealed menu features an array of themed dishes that complement the establishment's medieval castle atmosphere.
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Providence City Council to debate ‘prohibited cooperation’ between ICE and police

PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) — Tonight, one of the Providence City Council committees will be meeting about proposed amendments to the Providence Community-Police Relations Act. Many of the proposed changes have to do with defining “prohibited cooperation” with federal immigration authorities and the designation of...
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Man removed from Warwick home after hours-long standoff

Police said the standoff stemmed from a domestic dispute over a firearm at a home on Blake Street.

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