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Cranston police investigate alleged disturbance on Oak Street
CRANSTON, R.I. (WLNE) — Police are investigating an alleged disturbance that happened earlier this morning on Oak Street in Cranston. ABC 6 news crews were on scene around 1 a.m. and saw heavy police presence. ABC 6 has reached out to Cranston Police for more information. This is a...
Suspect Sought In "Intentional Hit And Run"
Woonsocket Police have released the name of the suspect wanted in connection with a hit-and-run on East School Street on July 1. Investigators believe 37-year-old Andrew Michael Martin struck a pedestrian and fled the scene with witnesses telling police it appeared intentional. The victim remains hospitalized in critical condition. Martin...
Providence Emergency Management Agency to conduct test
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) — The Providence Police Emergency Management Agency will be conducting a test activation of the Port of Providence Emergency Siren Warning System today. According to a release, the test is to ensure a proper functioning of the sirens and the system control panels associated with them.
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Third-Highest Providence Sale Ever Closed by Residential Properties
Residential Properties Ltd. announced this week the sale of 30 Freeman Parkway on Providence’s East Side for $4.72 million. According to State-Wide MLS data, this is the third-highest single-family home sale in Providence ever recorded and the second-highest single-family home sale in Providence year to date. RPL has now listed 19 of the 25 highest single-family home sales in Providence so far this year.
Motorcyclist critically injured in crash involving car in Warwick, RI
A motorcyclist is critically injured following a crash involving a car in Warwick, Rhode Island, Wednesday night. Warwick police say the crash between a Honda CBR600 motorcycle and a Toyota Camry occurred at the intersection of Warwick Avenue and Edgehill Road around 9:13 p.m., NBC10 Boston affiliate WJAR reports. Warwick...
Worcester fall to Syracuse 9-1
A bit of afternoon rain is not enough to halt MiLB baseball as the Worcester Red Sox take on the Syracuse Mets in an Independence Day matchup. This short three game homestand finds the WooSox in 3rd place 1 ½ games out of 1st place with a 5-3 record.
Washington Trust awards $20,000 to West Elmwood Housing Development Corp.
Providence, RI Washington Trust today announced the Washington Trust Charitable Foundation has awarded $20,000 to West Elmwood Housing Development Corp. to support the Match Savings Incentive Program (MSIP) and the Get Your House In Order Program (GYHIOP). The MSIP is designed to assist individuals with low-to-moderate income on their path...
West Brookfield police warn of ‘brushing scams’ after officer receives unsolicited package
WEST BROOKFIELD — The West Brookfield Police Department issued a warning to residents about a deceptive practice known as a “brushing scam” after an officer received an unsolicited package containing an item of little value. Police explained that the scam involves senders who ship packages to unsuspecting...
WaterFire draws crowds to Providence for Fourth of July celebration
People from all over New England flocked to Providence for a less conventional display of fire on Fourth of July, WaterFire. “It’s beautiful, it’s absolutely beautiful,” said Raymond Beausejour, who was wearing his best Uncle Sam attire. “Whenever they have it in the summer I come down, I just love it it’s like a communal camp fire.”
Shower and storm chances through Saturday across Southern New England
It was dry for fireworks on the Fourth of July across Southern New England, but we're expecting a renewed risk for showers and thunderstorms later tonight into early Friday morning. Run-of-the-mill showers and storms will cross the region from midnight until 7 a.m. on Friday. Those showers should move offshore...
WaterFire seeks more financial support to keep popular attraction going for years to come
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WJAR) — WaterFire crews come together to light up the river through downtown Providence every year. But finances have looked dim lately, endangering the popular state attraction. WaterFire Providence co-CEO Peter Mello said financial struggles have gotten worse over the years. "We try to make this magic...
Pawtucket's Slater Park Carousel celebrates over 100 years of history
PAWTUCKET, R.I. (WJAR) — Proudly placed right off the road in Pawtucket, is a sign that signals the Slater Park Carousel. “It’s one of a kind. It’s special, it’s special to everybody," said one resident. For more than 100 years, the 52-piece prized possession has been...
Rare copies of Declaration of Independence displayed in Providence
Official copies of the Declaration of Independence were on display in Providence Thursday. The copies were available for viewing at the archives on Broad Street. Visitors saw all three copies of the historic document. The state's printings are from 1776, 1777 and 1823. The copies are worth millions of dollars,...
Aaron Ortiz will represent Team USA in Muay Thai
WORCESTER, Mass. — Professional world-class Muay Thai fighter Aaron Ortiz from Worcester is preparing to represent Team USA at the Olympic Games in Paris this summer. The martial art of Muay Thai will be a side exhibition event at the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris, France. The International Federation of Muaythai Associations is working to make Muay Thai to an official Olympic sport one day.
UMass Memorial Children's Medical Center helmet distribution program aims to increase use of safety equipment
WORCESTER, Mass. — UMass Memorial Health is launching a Pediatric Helmet Distribution Program. Dr. Jonathan Green said helmets protect the brain from injury. The pediatric surgeon wants kids to stay active and says riding a bicycle is great exercise, but children need to be safe while doing it. He...
Willimantic holds annual July 4th boombox parade
WILLIMANTIC, Conn. (WTNH) — The annual “Windham Boombox Parade” happened on Thursday to celebrate Independence Day. The non-conventional parade tradition started in 1986, when the town couldn’t find any marching bands for their Memorial Day parade. Five weeks later, the boombox parade was born. The town told everyone to bring their boomboxes, and the parade […]
Uxbridge neighborhoods lose power after a utility pole snaps
Uxbridge police announced several neighborhoods were without power on Thursday afternoon. Officials said a snapped pole caused a closure on Old Elmdale Road. Crews were on scene working to restore power. Officials said it is unclear when power will be back.
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