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DEM officers say 15% of those who fish RI waters do so without proper license
Fishing can be a wonderful way to enjoy spending time with family and friends or just appreciating our beautiful Ocean State. But there are rules everyone must follow, and some people are tasked with enforcing those rules. “We have about 85 present compliance. That means 15 percent of saltwater anglers we check are fishing without a license. Many of these are first-time offenders and often are not aware of our license law,” said Lt. Jeffrey Mercer of...
Rhode Island Energy announces new changes starting August 19
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) — Rhode Island Energy is alerting customers of new changes that will affect their accounts. Rhode Island Energy President Greg Cornett was in the ABC 6 studio to discuss what customers should look out for starting August 19.
Rhode Island remembers former Nonviolence Institute ED and community advocate, Cedric Huntley
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) — The city of Providence and the State of Rhode Island are mourning the loss of Cedric Huntley, the former Executive Director of the Nonviolence Institute in Providence. ABC 6 had a chance to speak with people who knew him and remember him today. “He meant...
Stop & Shop closing several stores in Massachusetts, Rhode Island
QUINCY - Stop & Shop said it will close 32 "underperforming" stores in Massachusetts and four other states. The stores are expected to close by November 2.Stop and Shop closing storesEight of the 32 stores are in Massachusetts. Here is the full list released Friday:MASSACHUSETTS932 North Montello St., Brockton 36 New State Highway, Raynham 341 Plymouth St., Halifax 539-571 Boston Turnpike, Shrewsbury 165 Needham St., Newton (bfresh Market) 415 Cooley St., Springfield (1600 Boston Rd. and 1277 Liberty St., Springfield will remain open) 545 Lincoln St. Worcester (940 West Boylston St. and 949 Grafton St., Worcester will remain open) 24...
United Way kicks off ‘Summer Learning Initiative,’ officials highlight learning gap in other communities
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) — United Way of Rhode Island kicked off its summer learning initiative today. In collaboration with and offered in five communities, the organization and its partners said they are hoping to bring attention to the important and value of the program, and sounding the alarm that thousands more would participate if a program were available to them.
Flood watch issued as heavy rain, with 'pockets of torrential rainfall,' arrives Saturday
PROVIDENCE – The National Weather Service has issued a flood watch as heavy rain, as much as 5 inches in some locations, moves into the region. "You should monitor later forecasts and be alert for possible flood warnings," the weather service says in the watch. "Those living in areas prone to flooding should be prepared to take action should flooding develop."
A very special Ri connection to the Olympics
Rhode Island has some very special connections to the upcoming Paris Olympics. Jamestown's Emily Kallfelz has made the U.S. Olympic rowing team. Rhode Island sailor Stu McNay is among American athletes headed to Paris. Former Providence College basketball star Jovana Nogic will play for her native Serbia in the Olympics.
Haven't done your taxes yet? You're not late - most RIers have until July 15
Have you done your taxes yet? If not, don't despair, as tax deadlines are later this year. If you live in Providence, Washington or Kent Counties in Rhode Island, you have until Monday, July 15, to file your federal taxes, because of storms earlier in the year, while the state tax filing deadline is July 15, regardless of what county you live in.
Hundreds of Rhode Islanders died of overdoses last year. Here's a look at the numbers.
PROVIDENCE – Gov. Dan McKee shared good news Wednesday when he announced Rhode Island's 7% decrease last year in accidental overdoses, but he acknowledged that the state has "a lot more work to do" in addressing its overdose "epidemic." The number of people in Rhode Island who died from...
What's the most expensive property sold in RI? July 13 real estate transactions
A home on Freeman Parkway, in Providence, recently sold for $4,772,393. The The Clarke F. Freeman House, circa 1929, has 6,551 square feet of living space on a .49 acre lot, six bedrooms and four and a half bathrooms. Property on Broad Street in Central Falls sold for $4,500,000 A North Kingstown home sold...
Is the original title still valid on a recovered stolen vehicle? | Ask the RI DMV
Q: My son’s 2017 Maxima was stolen about four years ago. A police report was made in Providence and the DMV was notified. At the time, there wasn’t any comprehensive insurance on the vehicle, so no insurance company was involved. The car was recovered about two years ago...
Billing changes, energy prices, offshore wind: Q&A with Rhode Island Energy's new president
PROVIDENCE – It’s been two years since Pennsylvania-based PPL Corporation took over the Ocean State’s biggest energy utility and renamed it Rhode Island Energy. The switch wouldn’t have been all that noticeable to most consumers except for the new name of the company on their electric and natural gas bills. But on Aug. 19...
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