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Take a peek inside Rhode Island’s very own ‘Sistine Chapel’

St. Ann's Arts and Cultural Center in Woonsocket houses the largest collection of frescoes in North America, all done by a single Italian artist. Artist Guido Nincheri turned an unplastered church in Woonsocket into a masterpiece worthy of world renown. Built in 1914, the church was impressive, but it was a blank...
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Former Dighton-Rehoboth girls soccer standout named as new head coach

A former Dighton-Rehoboth girls soccer standout , captain and assistant coach is now set to take the reigns of the Falcons this fall. In a press release on Friday, April 3, Dighton-Rehoboth Athletic Director Matt McKinnon announced that Evie Rodrigues has been named the new varsity girls soccer coach. Just the fourth...
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Hendricken graduate pitching on ‘world’s biggest stage’

Pitching in the big leagues has been Michael King's dream since he was 8 years old.
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RI leaders concerned with primary care fees amid doctor shortage

Rhode Island Attorney General Peter Neronha understands the importance of primary care doctors and the daily pressures health care providers face.
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Seekonk man testifies he feared driver in Uber assault case

SEEKONK, Mass. (WPRI) — A Seekonk man took the stand Friday as his trial continues over allegations that he forced an Uber driver down a dimly lit, secluded driveway and threatened to kill her during a ride in April 2025. James Oakes, 26, faces multiple charges, including strangulation or...
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Kratom is now legal in Rhode Island, making it the first state to overturn...

PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WPRI) — Businesses can now start applying for licenses to sell and distribute kratom in Rhode Island. According to the Rhode Island Department of Health, the psychoactive plant is used to self-treat things like pain, opioid withdrawal and anxiety, but the FDA has not yet approved any kratom products.
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🎁 Freebies Up for Grabs in Fall River and Nearby

Looking for something useful or fun without spending a dime? Here are a few free items available right now in and around Fall River. From furniture to outdoor seating, there’s something for everyone!
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Driver charged after 2 injured in wrong-way crash on Route 37

Police have arrested a 64-year-old Warwick woman accused of causing a wrong-way crash on Route 37 Wednesday night.
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Rhode Island license tax revenue dropped 10.9% in 2024

In 2024, Rhode Island's total state tax revenue reached $5.3 billion, with license taxes contributing $165.2 million. This figure represents a 10.9% drop compared to the previous year, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's Annual Survey of State Government Tax Collections (STC). The State Government Tax Collections...
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Morales campaign poll shows double-digit lead against Smiley

The poll, conducted by Data for Progress, found Morales at 45% and Smiley at 34% among 306 likely Democratic primary voters.

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