Providence RI

A Childhood Marred by Loss and Violence (Image Credits: Flickr) Rhode Island’s Adult Correctional Institutions held Mario Monteiro for 23 years following a gang-related murder he committed at age 17. Sentenced to two consecutive life terms, he entered maximum security prison just shy of his 18th birthday. Gardening...

George Pierce Baker (1866-1935) was a Professor of English at Harvard and Yale and author of Dramatic Technique, a codification of the principles of drama. Born in Providence in 1866, Baker graduated from Harvard University in 1887 and went on to teach in the English Department there until 1924. While there, he...

The Origin of Coffee Milk The Origin of Coffee Milk (image credits: unsplash) Rhode Island is known for many things, but one of its most unique contributions to the culinary world is coffee milk. This delightful concoction is often compared to chocolate milk, but instead of chocolate syrup, coffee syrup is used. It...

DIGHTON, Mass. (WJAR) — Dighton Public Library said goodbye to someone who made her mark on its history Saturday. Phyllis Haskell celebrated over 28 years of service, as she spent her last day working there. She said the library means the world to her and she has high hopes...

PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WJAR) — The Providence Fire Department said a fire at a home on Vandewater Street on April 3 resulted in the death of a pet bird. The department said the fire occurred around 6:45 p.m. and started in a first-floor bedroom. All occupants of the house were...

At 8:08 a.m. on Sunday, the National Weather Service issued a special weather statement until 11 a.m. for Franklin, Worcester, Middlesex, Essex, Hampshire, Hampden, Norfolk, Suffolk, Bristol, Plymouth, Barnstable, Dukes and Nantucket counties. “Areas of fog continue early this morning, with visibilities in the fog...

JOHNSTON, RI — A 36-year-old Johnston man was arrested on drug and firearm charges following the execution of a search warrant. Nicholas Souto, of Johnston, was taken into custody at approximately 5:05 a.m. April 3 by members of the HIDTA Task Force and the Providence Police Department Narcotics Unit.

PROVIDENCE, RI — The Providence Police Department is seeking the public’s help identifying a vehicle involved in a fatal hit-and-run incident. The collision occurred on Corliss Street at 2:32 a.m. Saturday, March 14, 2026. The vehicle was observed leaving the downtown area prior to the collision and was...

Data is compiled via Statewide MLS as of Friday morning, 4/3/26, and represents one week of transactions. Properties are in East Greenwich unless noted by an * indicating the Warwick section of 02818. All information may be subject to change. There are 12 new listings, 2 sold properties, and 9 open houses currently...

Cumberland Farms co-founder George Haseotes dies at 94. Rhode Island native helped grow Cumby’s from a small farm into a major Northeast convenience chain.