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Two People Shot- Car Crashes Into Home In Woonsocket
An investigation is underway in Woonsocket after a 22-year-old gunshot victim crashed a vehicle into a home at Bound Road and Stoneham Drive. Investigators say the driver was taken to Rhode Island Hospital. A 21-year-old shooting victim turned up at Landmark Hospital and police determined that both of the shootings...
11 Homeless In Woonsocket Fire
The Red Cross is assisting six families following a Sunday morning house fire in Woonsocket. Nine adults and two children escaped injury when fire broke out in the home at 408 Park Avenue. According to the preliminary investigation the fire apparently started in a third-floor bedroom, but the cause has...
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.
Override failure has Franklin educators concerned going into 2024-25 school year
FRANKLIN — Educators are entering the new school year with a sense of trepidation after last month's failed override vote initially led to the slashing of 37 positions, including educators, administrators and other non-union personnel. In an interview with the Daily News, Franklin Education Association President Donna Grady said...
The best 4th of July sales on grills: Weber, Blackstone, Traeger and more
Summer is officially upon us, and what better way to celebrate than with a sizzling deal on a top-rated grill that will allow you to savor the season — not to mention all of your barbecue specialties — all season long? We're talking rare savings on major brands including Weber, Blackstone, Coleman and beyond, just in time for gatherings with family and friends. From streamlined propane and electric grills to charcoal and wood pellet smokers that pile on the flavor, read on for July 4th deals on some of the best grills around. (Hungry for more? We've also rounded up the best 4th of July sales across categories for making the most of the warm weather and beyond.)
Rhode Island tackles housing shortage by making it easier to add rental units on to homes
BOSTON (AP) — 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 by advocates as a way to create affordable living spaces amid an ongoing housing crunch.
Pawtucket Mayor Grebien talks City Hall repairs, Tidewater Landing on '10 News Conference'
Pawtucket Mayor Don Grebien talks to NBC 10's Gene Valicenti about the extensive repairs needed on the tower at City Hall. They also talk about the Tidewater Landing soccer stadium project and economic development in the city. Grebien also shares his views on affordable housing and the city's schools.
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...
R.I. Supreme Court orders parole board to consider release of Mario Monteiro in response to ACLU of R.I. lawsuit
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) — Mario Monteiro, a man who was convicted at 17 for killing a 31-year-old Providence man, will be sent back before the parole board for consideration of possible release. In 2021, a law passed by the Rhode Island General Assembly in 2021, called “Mario’s Law,” was...
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.
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...
SYNTHETIC TURF FIELD AT SLATER MIDDLE SCHOOL
PAWTUCKET – Slater Middle School in Pawtucket, Rhode Island, reached a significant milestone Thursday with the official groundbreaking ceremony for its new synthetic turf field, enhancing greenspace for students and residents alike. MAYOR DONALD GREBIEN. The event was attended by community leaders, including Mayor Donald Grebien, Lieutenant Governor Sabina...
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