Smelly Squidpocalypse of ’26: Thousands of Pounds of Squid Splatter On Rhode Island Road
If you’ve ever left a tuna sandwich from a picnic in the hot sun for long, you know all about the fishy odor it can create. Now imagine a truck containing twenty tons of squid ... Read more
Farmers Almanac Maps Out A Split Winter For New England, Snow Heavy In Central...
The Farmers Almanac is calling for a split winter across New England. Southern areas from Connecticut up through southern NH and VT are bracing for heavy snow.
Former U.S. Representative Patrick Kennedy endorses Foulkes for governor
PAWTUCKET, R.I. (WJAR) — Patrick Kennedy, who once represented Rhode Island's first congressional district in Washington, has endorsed Helena Foulkes in her run to be Rhode Island’s next governor. The former U.S. Representative and member of the prominent Kennedy family joined Foulkes as she campaigned at senior center
Original New York System reopens in Providence
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WJAR) — A longtime Rhode Island dining institution is returning to Providence’s Smith Hill neighborhood. The Original New York System will reopen at 424 Smith Street on Sept. 1. The restaurant will welcome customers from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. on opening day. “The wait is...
Woman possibly bitten by shark off Martha’s Vineyard
A woman sustained wounds "consistent with a potential shark bite" in the water off the coast of Edgartown on Monday.
Personal devices are banned from RI classrooms
Students will no longer be able to use personal devices in the classroom this school year. That includes cellphones, laptops, iPads, tablets and smartwatches.
New details revealed about suspect in Bellingham assault, home invasion
22-year-old Joseph Ceballos Davilla was taken into custody by Woonsocket Police in connection with incident in Bellingham on August 15.
Providence Amtrak station renovations leading to complaints from passengers
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WJAR) — Some passengers using Providence’s Amtrak station say ongoing renovations are making it harder to find a seat and keep track of train schedules. Construction has been underway at the station since 2024, leaving parts of the building marked by netting, cones and caution tape.
Providence community garden secures permanent home thanks to donation
The Peace & Plenty Community Garden has called Providence's Elmwood neighborhood home for nearly four decades.
Unique rustic Raynham home sells for almost $900K: Weekly home sales
This week’s top-selling property in Raynham is an idyllic timber-framed country home that sold for $880,000. Filled with rustic charm, 1080 Locust Street features rich wood accents, wide pine floors, and exposed beams throughout. The warm and welcoming home offers three spacious bedrooms, a great galley kitchen, and a
