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North Kingstown Wickford tops Bristol-Warren
PROVIDENCE R.I. (WPRI) – North Kingstown Wickford handles Bristol-Warren, 8-2. North Kingstown Wickford scored four runs in the first inning and never looked back. Bristol-Warren would get on the board in the third off of a fielder’s choice. They trailed, 4-1 at that point. Bottom 3rd, Liam Bererdi would single in the 5th run for […]
Amo endorses Harris, praises Biden for ‘selfless act’ of dropping out
Congressman Gabe Amo joined the growing list of local leaders who thanked President Biden for his service Sunday after he dropped out of the presidential race, while also throwing his support behind Vice President Kamala Harris.
Biden withdraws from presidential race: 5 things to know
President Biden said he will not be running for reelection, a historic decision that comes after mounting pressure from many within his own party. Biden said he will serve out the remainder of his term, which ends in 2025. “It has been the greatest honor of my life to serve as your President,” he said. […]
Biden withdraws from race in presidential earthquake
President Biden has dropped out of the 2024 race, a stunning end to a 50-year-long political career that culminated in caving to pressure from fellow Democrats to end his bid for reelection, which never fully recovered from an abysmal debate performance on June 27. Biden, 81, announced Sunday he will no longer seek another four […]
Overturned tanker truck clean up continues in Providence
PROVIDENCE, RI (WPRI) — An estimated 2,500 gallons of gasoline spilled out of a fuel tanker truck that tipped over on an on-ramp to I-95 Saturday. The Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management (RIDEM) says the truck was removed from the on-ramp around 5 a.m. Sunday after the remainder of the gasoline was removed. The […]
Attleboro man dies after jet ski overturned in pond
RUTLAND, Mass (WPRI) — A 46-year-old Attleboro man has died after his jet ski overturned in a Massachusetts pond Saturday. The Rutland Police Department says they were called to Turkey Hill Pond around 4:30 p.m. after the operator of the jet ski had not resurfaced after the jet ski turned over in the water. Witnesses […]
North Kingstown jumps on Cumberland early
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WPRI) – North Kingstown/Wickford got a three-run home run in the very first inning and that’s all they would need. Chris Lannie was lights out on the mound for Kingstown/Wickford and they beat Cumberland, 5-0. Cumberland will now play Cranston Western at 4:30 pm on Sunday. Bristol-Warren will play North Kingstown Wickford at […]
Police called for incident with Taunton mayor, husband
TAUNTON, Mass. (WPRI) – Taunton Mayor Shaunna O’Connell acknowledged Saturday the police were called during an argument between her and her husband. “Ted and I have been married for 27 years,” O’Connell said in a statement. “Like all couples, we have had challenges. We’ve been working through marital issues. During an argument Ted involved the police and […]
Early morning fire under investigation in Providence
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WPRI) — Crews in Providence are investigating a fire that happened early Saturday morning. According to Battalion Chief Robert Lyman, crews were called to the corner of Chalkstone Ave. and Division St. for a report of a building fire. When they arrived, fire was coming from the roof of the building. Lyman they were able to […]
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