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SOMERSET, Mass. (WJAR) — A man is facing charges of driving under the influence and carrying a loaded firearm without a license after being arrested in Somerset on Saturday morning. According to police, officers pulled over Stevenson DeSauguste, 41, of North Reading, Mass., at 6:21 a.m. on Saturday after...

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Before the start of the 2026 school year, EPHS Principal William Black had sent out a notice welcoming the incoming Townie Class of 2030. Mr. Black wrote: “The start of the EPHS school year is around the corner, and we’re welcoming the Class of 2030 to East Providence High School with a very special dedication. Every i

PAWTUCKET, R.I. (WJAR) — A crash between a car and a motorcycle in Pawtucket hospitalized both drivers on Saturday morning. According to the Pawtucket Police Department, the crash occurred at around 10:25 a.m. at the intersection of Dexter St. and Andrew Ferland Ave. The driver of the motorcycle sustained...

PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WPRI) — The Friends of the Looff Carousel at Slater Park, in partnership with the City of Pawtucket Parks & Recreation Department, are holding the inaugural Looff Carousel at Slater Park Heritage Festival on Saturday, August 29, 2026, from noon to 5 p.m. as part of the Pawtucket Arts Festival. The Her

SOMERSET, Mass. (WJAR) — A Jersey Mike's sandwich shop location on Route 6 in Somerset sustained significant damage after a car drove into the front of the building. The crash happened at around 1:45 on Saturday. According to Somerset Police, one person was hospitalized with minor injuries. The investigation...

CRANSTON, R.I. (WJAR) — I-95 northbound was shut down for approximately 40 minutes early Saturday morning after a multi-vehicle crash stemming from a deer standing in the highway, according to Rhode Island State Police. At around 3:54, according to the RISP, a vehicle driving near the Route 10 exit...

WARWICK, R.I. (WJAR) — Senior dogs and cats waiting for a second chance were in the spotlight Saturday at an adoptathon hosted by the Rhode Island SPCA. The event was part of the shelter’s August effort to help clear its kennels and encourage adoptions of adult animals, which staff say often wait longer for homes than

Pawtucket has roughly $13 million to $16 million in capital reserve that could fund school repairs at up to 84% state reimbursement, but a state deadline of September 15 and an approval expiring in December mean decisions come fast. Work started after January 1 without new state approval would be paid entirely by local

RIPTA’s Fall Service Changes Effective Saturday, August 29, 2026. Providence, Rhode Island – The Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) will implement fall service changes effective Saturday, August 29, 2026. RIPTA makes regular service adjustments three times a year in response to seasonal changes and/or passen