Providence RI

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.

(WJAR) — Gov. Dan McKee joined hospital officials on Friday to call on legislators to support the passage of millions of dollars to Rhode Island hospitals to help cover the cost of uninsured patients. McKee chose to make his pitch in the lobby of the Hasbro Children’s Hospital, which...

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LINCOLN, RI — Rhode Island State Police arrested three people on various charges during overnight operations. At 10:15 p.m., troopers arrested Tracy Andrade, 34, of Pawtucket, following a motor vehicle stop on Railroad Street in Central Falls. Andrade was charged with driving under the influence of intoxicating...