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Modern Farmhouse Retreat Steps from South Shore Beach in Little Compton Hits Market for $1,750,000
11 N Tuniper Lane | Little Compton, RI | 3 bedrooms, 3 full & 2 half bathrooms, 3,320 sq ft | offered by Residential Properties Ltd. for $1,750,000. Welcome to your dream home within walking distance of South Shore Beach in Little Compton! This stunning modern farmhouse, only 5 years young, invites you to experience coastal living at its finest.
Some of 46 dogs rescued from Rhode Island home die, animal organization says
MIDDLETOWN, R.I. (WJAR) — Several dogs the were recently rescued from a hoarding situation in a Rhode Island home have not survived. The dogs captured the hearts of people across the state when they were rescued from a Pawtucket house last month. While the majority are now doing well, sadly, some couldn't be saved.
Investigators identify dismembered human remains found in 1989 near New Hampshire border
Ending a mystery that began in 1989, authorities identified the dismembered body dumped beside a rural road in western Massachusetts as those of Constance Bassignani, a former resident of Franklin, and called her now-dead husband, William Bassignani, as a person of interest in her murder. Her identity had eluded investigators...
Dartmouth, MA police seize drugs, arrest three in raid
DARTMOUTH — Dartmouth detectives, supported by state and Fairhaven police, arrested a local man on drug trafficking charges after a raid on Thursday. At 12:40 p.m., officers executed a search warrant at a residence on Gibson Terrace. They discovered 55 grams of suspected crack cocaine, 50 grams of suspected...
Providence man sentenced for scamming Rhode Island and Massachusetts seniors
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) — A Providence man, who officials said had a key role in the “grandparent scheme” that victimized dozens of senior citizens, was sentenced to federal prison Thursday. United States Attorney Zachary A. Cunha announced that 39-year-old Vidal Roquez was sentenced to one year and...
Hendricken star is heading to the SEC
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WPRI) – Bishop Hendricken’s Rushaune Vilane is headed to the University of Kentucky after his senior year. The outstanding linebacker will join the Wildcats in the fall as a red shirt freshman. Vilane won back-to-back Super Bowls while at Bishop Hendricken.
Kentucky Derby trophy made in Rhode Island
The first leg of the Triple Crown is this weekend. The Kentucky Derby will be held Saturday. A pair of Rhode Islanders have a particular interest. They made the championship trophy. New England Copperworks is based in Smithfield. For years, they've been creating the Derby trophy, and this year is...
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