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New RI law makes it easier to add rental units to homes
A new state law designed to streamline the process of developing accessory dwelling units — also known as “granny flats” or “in-law apartments” — is being hailed as a way to create affordable living spaces amid an ongoing housing crunch.
Multiple vehicles involved in early morning crash in Seekonk
(WJAR) — An early morning crash affected Tuesday's morning commute on I-195 in Seekonk. The crash closed lanes around 7:52 a.m. on the eastbound side and westbound side near Exit 1. An NBC 10 news crew was on the scene when some vehicles involved were being towed away. Around...
R.I. Supreme Court rules ‘Mario’s Law’ namesake can seek parole
The namesake of a 2021 state law that gives offenders convicted before their 22nd birthday the chance for parole can now seek a hearing for his own possible release after serving over 20 years in prison. The Rhode Island Supreme Court ruled 4-1 Tuesday that 40-year-old Mario Monteiro, along with three other offenders convicted of […] The post R.I. Supreme Court rules ‘Mario’s Law’ namesake can seek parole appeared first on Rhode Island Current.
High-Visibility Boating Patrols Planned by DEM Environmental Police Over July 4th Weekend
As the Fourth of July weekend approaches, Rhode Island’s Narragansett Bay and other waterways will soon be bustling with boaters. In anticipation, the Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management (DEM), in partnership with the National Association of State Boating Law Administrators (NASBLA) and the U.S. Coast Guard (USCG), is urging boaters to stay sober. The agencies are stepping up enforcement efforts as part of a national crackdown on impaired boating.
Rhode Island woman accused of multi-state fraud totaling $10 million
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) — A Warwick woman has been charged in a direct-mail sweepstakes scheme that defrauded seniors and other vulnerable individuals in Rhode Island and multiple states out of a total of $10 million. Megan E. Shine, 47, was indicted by a federal grand jury and arraigned on...
Declaration of Independence on view at Rhode Island State Archives on July 4th
Squeeze in a slice of history between the holiday parades and hot dogs with a stop at the Rhode Island State Archives in Providence. The state’s three copies of the Declaration of Independence will be front and center on July 4 during limited holiday hours, 10 a.m. to noon, Rhode Island Secretary of State Gregg […] The post Declaration of Independence on view at Rhode Island State Archives on July 4th appeared first on Rhode Island Current.
Franklin’s July 4th Celebration Begins Tomorrow with Five Days of Festivities
By MyFM’s Claire Beverly – Franklin’s July 4th Celebration gets underway starting tomorrow with five straight days of music and fun. This is the 42nd year for the Festival. The Franklin July 4th Coalition says you can enjoy food, rides, games and more on the Town Common from Wednesday July 3 through Sunday July 7. It includes the annual Franklin Blues Festival on Saturday from Noon to 10pm. And there will also be fireworks starting at 10pm Saturday at the high school. For the complete schedule of events and festivities, visit www.franklin4th.com.
"No better state to say 'I do'" RI Governor Dan McKee congratulates Olivia Culpo on wedding
Governor Dan McKee has offered his congratulations on model Oliva Culpo and football player Christian McCaffrey's recent wedding. For the occasion, McKee posted a throwback clip that Culpo posted on TikTok last year when she announced the wedding would be in Rhode Island. In the video, she heaped the kind of praise on her home state that tourism officials dream of.
Smithfield woman, 25, on bicycle killed in tractor-trailer hit-and-run
SMITHFIELD − A Smithfield woman was killed Monday night after she fell off a bicycle and was hit by a tractor-trailer that left the scene, according to the Smithfield police. The woman was identified as Aliana Ciacciarelli, 25 years old, the police said in a press release. She was...
CPD seeks stolen car that fled from traffic stop
SEEN THIS CAR? The Cranston Police Department is asking for the public’s help in locating the vehicle in the photo, which was reported stolen on June 21 around midnight in Raynham, Massachusetts, according to Cranston Police. Around 4:16 p.m. June 22, an alert was received by the Flock license plate reader system indicating the vehicle was reported stolen and traveling in Cranston, according to a post on Cranston Police Department’s social media accounts. “A Cranston Officer located the vehicle containing two occupants on Elmwood Avenue and attempted to pull it over,” according to police. “The operator refused to stop and the vehicle crossed into Warwick and struck the Officer’s cruiser at the intersection of Manson and Warwick Avenue. The suspects managed to avoid capture. Fortunately, the cruiser only sustained minor damage and the Officer was not injured. The vehicle was last seen traveling on Norwood Avenue.” If you’ve seen this vehicle, contact the Cranston Police Department at 942-2211.
Providence fireworks light up the sky
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) — Fireworks lit up the sky in Providence Tuesday evening for the city’s annual Fourth of July show. Hundreds of people went to see the fireworks, listen to music, and enjoy food at Indian Point Park. Many Rhode Islanders told ABC 6 that the fireworks...
Raye best in the state
WEST WARWICK - Her mark is already indelible, a two-year stretch of dominance never before seen in the history of Wizards athletics, an evolving legacy that by the time it is complete, may be one of the greatest in state history. This past Tuesday night in Providence, West Warwick High...
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