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An East Greenwich dentist convicted of molesting a young boy will spend the next three years behind bars.

The surging Boston Red Sox will open their three-game series against the Toronto Blue Jays on Monday, but before doing so the club officially announced a handful of roster moves previously acknowledged by manager Alex Cora. The Red Sox placed both right-handed pitcher Tanner Houck and outfielder Jarren Duran on...

Police in Lowell, Massachusetts, are looking for a missing 16-year-old girl who may either be in the Lowell area or in Framingham. Rhaissa DeSouza is 5-foot-2 with brown hair and eyes, according to the Lowell Police Department. She was last seen in a black sweatshirt, blue jeans and light pink Nike Air sneakers.

HOLLISTON — Police are investigating a crash on Sunday in which a van was destroyed by fire and its driver ran away. Police have not identified the driver of the Ford Transit van, which crashed about 5:25 a.m. in front of 1212 Washington St., Chief Matthew Stone said Monday. More: Bicyclist, 77, is hospitalized after...

First big steps taken to address Roderick Ireland Courthouse health concerns. The Roderick Ireland Courthouse in Springfield will close its doors later this week as state officials prepare to conduct a deep clean of a building plagued by dangerous mold. Springfield Fire Commissioner Calvi speaks on increase in mental health...

The investigation continues into the Providence police officer and former Republican political candidate who reportedly assaulted his Democratic challenger at an abortion rights rally last week.

EAST GREENWICH, R.I. (WLNE) – An East Greenwich dentist accused of child molestation was sentenced to three years behind bars Monday. Maria Asciolla, 60, was sentenced to 25 years, with three to serve for accusations she had sex with a minor. Asciolla entered an Alfred plea in the case,...

Two people have died in a rollover crash in Central Massachusetts, authorities said. Leeha Thompson, age 21, of Southbridge, and Carlos Ortiz-Pomales, age 20, of Framingham, were killed in the Worcester County crash that happened on I-395 southbound in Webster the morning of Sunday, June 26, Massachusetts State Police said.

Martellus Bennett apparently wasn't the only New England Patriots player who felt some type of way about Jimmy Garoppolo missing Week 4 of the 2016 season. Bennett made headlines back in October when he put Garoppolo on blast for sitting out the Patriots' 2016 Week 4 matchup with the Buffalo Bills due to a left shoulder injury.

Good afternoon and welcome to This Just In. I'm Mike McDermott, managing editor of The Providence Journal. My week got off to a great start this morning when I dropped my youngest son at coach Ed Cooley's summer basketball camp, which was sadly canceled the last two years due to COVID. The coach was front and center this morning, greeting families in person and offering little bits of life advice to the campers. It was music to my ears when he told my son that he really should be making his bed every morning.

Several people were hurt when an Amtrak train derailed in Missouri, according to a statement by the passenger rail company. The company said the train struck a dump truck at a public crossing near the city of Mendon at about 1:42 p.m. CT. “There are approximately 243 passengers onboard with...

NORTH SMITHFIELD, R.I. (WLNE) — An investigation is underway into hazing allegations surrounding the North Smithfield High School football team stemming from the 2021-22 season. Superintendent Michael St. Jean confirmed to ABC 6 News that all members from the football team have been suspended from all athletic activities until...

A Rhode Island police officer vying for a state senate seat was charged with assault Saturday after allegedly punching his opponent during an abortion rally.

Calling all “Seinfeld” fans: Jerry Seinfeld is on the road for his 27-show tour across North America. The popular comedian will be making stops in Worcester on September 10 for two shows and at Foxwoods in Mashantucket, CT on December 3. Tickets are going quick so fans can shop around for tickets on StubHub, VividSeats and TicketNetwork before they sell out. As of June 27, starting prices for those shows are the following:

Curran: Deshaun Watson's ripple effects felt by the Patriots originally appeared on NBC Sports Boston. Fruit that’s fallen from Bill Belichick’s Tree hasn’t often had it so sweet. That goes for coaches and -- to a lesser extent -- personnel members. But going forward, let the record...

WARREN, Mass. (WGGB/WSHM) - It is an agony Heather Bish hopes no family has to endure. Monday marked 22 years since Heather’s sister, Molly, disappeared from her lifeguard post at Comins Pond and was never seen again. Her remains were found years later, however her murder remains unsolved. Heather...

Responding to a report of two adults with gunshot wounds, police in a Rhode Island town earlier this week found a married couple dead in their home, authorities said. Police in Cumberland, Rhode Island identified the couple Thursday as 42-year-old Courtney Huard and 51-year-old Eric Huard. They were married and living together at their home on Birchwood Drive in the town, according to a statement from Cumberland Police Chief Matthew J. Benson.

WORCESTER – The Supreme Court's decision on abortion rights brought an Ashburnham mother back to a difficult experience in 2018. "I lost a baby that I very much wanted," Amanda Loiselle told WBZ-TV. Loiselle found herself at UMass Memorial Medical Center in Worcester in need of an abortion. "At that point, I was at 19 weeks pregnant, but my baby had already passed away," she explained. "I needed a medically-necessary abortion or otherwise I would bleed out if I had just had the miscarriage." The procedure likely saved her life. That's why the Supreme Court's decision to overturn Roe v. Wade was not only disheartening but...