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24-year-old found dead in car in Taunton river, search to resume for potential second occupant

TAUNTON, MASS. (WHDH) - A vehicle was found in the Taunton Threemile River Monday night after it drove off the roadway. “Taunton police received a 911 call last evening at approximately 10:15 pm reporting that a vehicle was operating at a high rate of speed in the area of North Walker and Winthrop Streets in Taunton when it struck a utility pole and guardrail, left the roadway and entered the Threemile River,” the district attorney’s office said in a statement.

Taunton, MA · 4h
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The Providence Journal

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Henry Winkler explored RI between Comic Con appearances. Where he went

Rhode Island Comic Con took place over the weekend of Nov. 6-8, bringing together comic fans and celebrities in Providence. Outside the convention, some celebrities were seen around the state , including actor, director and author Henry Winkler. Best known for playing Fonzie on the sitcom "Happy Days," Winkler found time between co-hosting a convention panel and meeting fans to explore the Providence area. Here are the places Henry Winkler visited during his trip to the Ocean State. Where did Henry Winkler visit in Rhode Island? According to social media posts, Henry Winkler stopped at two restaurants while in Rhode Island: Maven's Deli in Pawtucket , and Lotus Pepper in Providence . Winkler also made an appearance at The Hamilton School at Wheeler in Providence, where he gave a speech about his own struggle with dyslexia and read an excerpt from one of his children's books. "You have greatness inside of you. I know because I am you," Winkler told the students, according to an Instagram caption from The Hamilton School . "Your job is to figure out what that greatness is, and give it to the world. Because we need it." Why was Henry Winkler at Comic Con 2026?

Providence, RI · 23h

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Man arrested on child solicitation charge in Johnston

JOHNSTON, RI — A Johnston man was arrested on a charge of indecent solicitation of a child on Nov. 7, 2026. Blake Carpenter, 29, of Johnston, was taken into custody at approximately 4:38 p.m. by members of the Rhode Island State Police Computer Crimes Unit/Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force.

Johnston, RI · 1d
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WPRI 12 News

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Federal inmate to serve extra time for Wyatt drug-smuggling case

A man was ordered to serve two more years in federal prison for his role in a scheme to smuggle drug-soaked paper into the Donald W. Wyatt Detention Facility.

Central Falls, RI · 21h

WPRI 12 News

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Advocates speak out as convicted murderer seeks parole

Jewett, now 55, was convicted of the 1990 sexual assault and murder of 17-year-old Kimberly Rock in East Providence. He pled guilty to both crimes, and was sentenced to life in prison.

East Providence, RI · 1d

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Warwick police arrest man on drug charges during flood response

WARWICK, R.I. (WJAR) — Warwick police said a man was arrested on drug charges after officers responded to a partially submerged vehicle last week. According to police, officers responded to the Lincoln Avenue train trestle for a report of a submerged vehicle last Friday. Officials said the driver, 53-year-old...

Warwick, RI · 23h

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Warwick police ask the public to help identify person tied to fishing-gear shoplifting

(WJAR) — The Warwick Police Department is asking for the public’s help in identifying a person connected to a shoplifting incident at a local sports goods store. The department released an image of the person they say is connected to the shoplifting of fishing gear at a Dick’s Sporting Goods store,

Warwick, RI · 2h

The Providence Journal

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What really happens to those bags of leaves after RI picks them up?

Have you ever wondered what happens to your lawn bags after they're picked up? Where do the grass clippings you empty from your lawnmower each summer and the leaves you rake every fall end up? It all ends up being turned into nutrient-rich compost that's reused to enrich gardens, sports fields and farms. But Rhode Island's cities and towns make that happen in different ways. A little over half of the 57,000 tons of yard waste collected by municipalities in the last fiscal year was handled on a local basis, according to data from the Rhode Island Resource Recovery Corp. , the quasi-public agency that manages trash and recycling for the state. The rest ended up at Resource Recovery's composting facility next to the Central Landfill in Johnston . In the last fiscal year, Resource Recovery took in about 25,000 tons of leaves, grass and brush collected by communities. All the material that ends up there is fed into a giant grinder that chews it into a uniform size. It also mixes it together to get the right blend of plant-nourishing nutrients from carbon-rich leaves and high-nitrogen grass. All of it comes out the other side on a conveyor belt.

Rhode Island · 1d

WPRI 12 News

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Man charged after police find unsecured firearms in Providence home

Police said they launched an investigation into Eric Aponte, 26, over allegations that he was in possession of multiple firearms and illegally selling marijuana.

Providence, RI · 15h

The Financial Wire

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Senior homeowners in West Virginia, Michigan, New York, Florida and Rhode Island face property tax exemption deadlines running from Dec. 1, 2026 to March 15, 2027

The first of five local property tax cutoffs for older homeowners lands Dec. 1, when West Virginia’s window for a $20,000 homestead exemption closes. Michigan’s Ann Arbor follows with a Dec. 14 poverty-exemption deadline, then New York’s Town of Conklin and Florida’s Pinellas County on March 1 and Pawtucket, Rhode Island, on March 15. Each... The post Senior homeowners in West Virginia, Michigan, New York, Florida and Rhode Island face property tax exemption deadlines running from Dec. 1, 2026 to March 15, 2027 appeared first on The Financial Wire .

West Virginia · 1d

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Former North Providence City Worker Facing State Charges for Poisoning Co-Worker, Pleads Guilty to Multiple Federal Gun Charges

Former North Providence City Worker Facing State Charges for Poisoning Co-Worker, Pleads Guilty to Multiple Federal Gun Charges. A Johnston man pleaded guilty in federal court on Monday to federal firearms charges related to his possession of unregistered firearm silencers. Alessio Dandrea, 30, pleaded guilty before U.S. District Court Judge...

North Providence, RI · 20h

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$41,588 Jackpot payout at Plainridge Park Monday

Plainville, MA — On Monday (Nov. 9) afternoon, Plainridge Park was littered with longshots and big payouts, and the biggest of all came to one lucky winner who hit the Wicked Hi-5 pentafecta in the day’s ninth race. After the pool continued to grow for several weeks, there was a $38,111 carryover for that wager in the race and the single unique combination of 9/5/3/6/8 returned $41,588.34 for the 20-cent bet.

Plainville, MA · 16h

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Man arrested on reckless driving, license charges in Providence

PROVIDENCE, RI — State Police arrested a Providence man on multiple charges following an attempted traffic stop that ended on Flower Street. Wilmer Navedo Crespo, 41, of Providence, was taken into custody at 4:35 p.m. and charged with reckless driving and other offenses against public safety, first offense, and driving with expired/without license, fourth or subsequent offense.

Providence, RI · 1d

WPRI 12 News

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‘He didn’t deserve this’: Sister of 2014 murder victim still seeking answers

The 55-year-old Cranston native was found dead inside his Farmington Avenue apartment in Providence back in December 2014.

Providence, RI · 17h

WPRI 12 News

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EPHA: Food donated to unauthorized pantry will not be thrown away, must be claimed Tuesday

Donated items will not be thrown out, and residents have been encouraged to pick up whatever they need from the Community Room between 9 a.m. and 1 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 10.

East Providence, RI · 12h

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You’ll Need A Cart And Extra Time At This Roomy Rhode Island Thrift Store

A Mele and Co. jewelry box once tagged at hundreds of dollars turned up on a thrift shelf here for under twenty bucks. That kind of story sticks with you. The store is big, roomy, and packed with racks of clothing, shoes, books, housewares, and furniture. One shopper said she had to grab a cart and still ran out of browsing time.

East Providence, RI · 17h

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Brown Health Medical Group Primary Care Launches Membership-Based Primary Care Practice in Cranston

PROVIDENCE, RI – Brown Health Medical Group Primary Care (BHMGPC), the largest primary care group in Rhode Island, has introduced Primary Care Select, a new membership-based primary care service option in Cranston to further expand its care options available to Rhode Islanders. “To meet patient demand for primary care...

Cranston, RI · 1d

Taunton Daily Gazette

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Sunny Taunton raised ranch sells for $500K: Weekly home sales

This week’s top-selling property in Taunton is a raised ranch that sold for $500,000. Built in 1965, the home at 18 Wildwood Ave. sits in a quiet neighborhood. The nearly 2,000-square-foot house is flooded with natural light and features warm wood accents with a touch of nostalgia. Its spacious rooms include a well-maintained kitchen, a formal dining room, a sunroom and three bedrooms. It also has a finished lower level with a kitchenette and a large family room. Set on nearly half an acre, the property has a partially fenced-in yard and plenty of room for entertaining. Here are all of the residential property transfers recorded in the Greater Taunton area this week, according to The Warren Group. Raynham 81 Oxbow Rd, $600,382 Larkwood LLC to Allen, Bria Emily Khoury, Michael Patrick 77 Oxbow Rd, $650,408 Larkwood LLC to Crompton, Andrew R Jordan, Pamela A Taunton 18 Wildwood Ave, $500,000 Ferreira, Ana M Collette, Grace to Bellevance, Nicholas R 144 Hart St, $225,000 144 Hart Street 12 T Dermody, Beth M to Dermody, Caitlin 162 Oak St, $325,000 Zierak-Peterson T Zierak-Peterson, Sandra to Fedele, Jennifer 125 Highland St, $349,000 Montani, Daniel to Gingras, Allyson Lynn 50 N Pleasant St, $365,000

Taunton, MA · 1d

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East Providence food drive sparks dispute; residents given Tuesday pickup window

EAST PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WJAR) — A food donation effort for residents of two East Providence housing complexes has sparked a dispute between organizer Brian Coogan and Mayor Bob DaSilva over how the donations should be handled. Coogan, known as “Mr. EP” on social media, said his platform helped generate...

East Providence, RI · 12h

The Milford Daily News

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Milford offers free Thanksgiving meal for veterans

Milford will host a free traditional family Thanksgiving dinner Nov. 26 for veterans, military families, families of deceased veterans and anyone or any family in need of a meal and community. Reservations are required by Nov. 16, according to a community announcement. Seating is limited and no ID is required. The dinner will take place at the Italian American World War Veterans Post 40, 4 Hayward Field, Milford. Doors open at 11:45 a.m., with the meal beginning promptly at noon and the event concluding at 1:15 p.m. The dinner will honor America's 250th birthday, according to the announcement. Reservations may be made by calling 508-330-8487 or emailing info@thankstoyanks.org . For more information, call Mike Shain at 508-330-8487. Donations are welcome. This story was produced with the assistance of Artificial Intelligence (AI). Journalists were involved in every step of the review, editing and publishing process. Learn more at cm.usatoday.com/ethical-conduct . This article originally appeared on MetroWest Daily News: Milford offers free Thanksgiving meal for veterans

Milford, MA · 6h