Barrington church fire caused by improper disposal of incense ashes
The fire that damaged a Barrington church Tuesday morning was caused by the improper disposal of incense ashes into a mulch bed, according to authorities.
Warwick Council Erupts Over $43,000 Pump Station Change Order, Accuses Engineering Firm of ‘Blackmail’
A $43,000 change order for the State Street water pump station is on hold until September 14. The water division says the redesigned bypass would avoid a prolonged shutdown and possible boil-water advisory in the Warwick Neck service area; the original design can still be built. The Warwick City Council...
“Love on the Spectrum” Star Gives Taunton Chow Mein Sandwich a Perfect 10 Out...
Netflix "Love on the Spectrum" star Logan Pereira visited his mother's hometown of Taunton to try China Kitchen's famous chow mein sandwich.
FBI warns Maine residents of impersonation scam
The FBI is warning Maine residents about a scam where criminals impersonate federal agents and spoof the agency's phone number. The Federal Bureau of Investigation is warning Maine residents about a new scam in which criminals impersonate federal agents and spoof the agency's phone number. The scam begins with a...
New locally owned creamery set to open at former Newport Creamery site in Barrington
(WJAR) — For some, the closure of the Newport Creamery in Barrington was a disappointment. For others, it meant losing a longtime gathering place. Local business owner Elaine Felag said she spent nearly every morning at the restaurant with her family and friends. “We’ve been going there every morning...
Woonsocket shooting sends man to hospital
Woonsocket police are investigating after a man was shot in the area of Rathbun and East School streets on Wednesday afternoon.
Police ID woman who died at Barrington nail salon
Police have identified the 79-year-old East Providence woman who died after falling down a flight of stairs at a Barrington nail salon last week.
DCR Asks Woonsocket for Bike Path Easement Beside Reservoir and Closed Landfill, With Water...
Woonsocket would give up a half-acre strip of city-owned land in Blackstone, Massachusetts for a shared-use path near its backup water supply. Officials say drainage, fencing, and liability terms are still being worked out, with a council vote expected in September. Massachusetts' state park agency is asking Woonsocket
Middletown home sold for $2.4M tops Newport County real estate sales
JAMESTOWN 27 North Rd, $855,000, B: Deborah L. Goyette & Peter A. Gadoury, S: Catherine A. Goode 75 Ocean Ave, $200,000, B: Robert C. Torre, S: Cynthia Leonard Damon Lt & Cynthia Leonard Damon MIDDLETOWN 34 Freedom Trail Dr Unit 1, $500,000, B: Brewer B. Rowe & Abigail C. Rowe, S: Maureen A Greichen Ret & Maureen A. Gr
McKee provides update on the Washington Bridge rebuild project
(WJAR) — Gov. Dan McKee plans to provide an update on the Washington Bridge rebuild project on Wednesday. The update will be given near the construction site and will include visuals and animations, according to the governor’s office. This comes after a couple of debates in which his...
