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RIDOT delays reopening of Interstate 195 in East Providence after bridge removal

The Rhode Island Department of Transportation said cleanup continued Saturday morning after the demolition of a bridge over Interstate 195 in East Providence. It said reopening the highway has been delayed because of the weather. "Due to weather conditions, the 10 a.m. partial lane opening has been adjusted," RIDOT said...

East Providence, RI · 5h
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Wrestler Who Plays Corrupt Politician Elected Mayor of Providence

David Morales, who works as The Commissioner in Renegade Wrestling Alliance, won Providence’s mayoral race Tuesday in a landslide with about 81% of the vote.

Providence, RI · 2d

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Forget Boston — Retire To This Coastal Gem On The Rhode Island Border With Scenic State Parks And Vibrant Cities

Bustling, busy, and expensive: These three words can succinctly describe the experience of many who live in Boston. America's "Cradle of Liberty" may be full of historic charm, great museums, world-class art, and great healthcare, but it's also become priced out for many, with a cost of living that's 49% higher than the national average, according to Payscale. So what's a retiree who wants to live in a coastal Massachusetts county to do? Why, move to Bristol County, Massachusetts, of course! Cities here, like New Bedford, have a lower cost of living than Boston, according to Salary.com, and are perfectly positioned near Rhode Island for great day trips to places like The Breakers. In Bristol County, you've got the best of city life with the perks of being near some great natural beauty, including dense forests and expansive beaches.

Bristol County, MA · 3d
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North Providence's New School Is Swamped by Drop-Off Traffic

Parents and neighbors near the new Morgan Avenue elementary school face crowded drop-off and pick-up; police plan a drone survey and the council asked school officials for a plan, with the item returning in December. North Providence, R.I. — The North Providence Town Council voted Wednesday night to ask school...

North Providence, RI · 1d
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Oaklawn Avenue Flooding Can Only Be Eased, Not Ended, Officials Say

Drivers on Wilbur Avenue near Oaklawn Avenue still face flooding. Officials said drainage dating to the 1930s means relief will be partial, a second pipe awaits a state grant, and the warning sensor has been repaired. Cranston, R.I. — Flooding at the dip on Wilbur Avenue fed by Oaklawn Avenue...

Cranston, RI · 5h

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Recap: Smithfield Zoning Board Approves Attached Garage, Moves July 2027 Meeting

A Candlewood Drive homeowner can build an attached two-car garage with 14 feet of rear and 5 feet of side setback relief, on condition the site plan is updated. Anyone applying for the July 14, 2027 zoning meeting must file by June 2, 2027. Smithfield, R.I. — The Smithfield Zoning...

Smithfield, RI · 1d

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Beloved crossing guard a fixture in East Providence neighborhood

Walter "Stubby" Gilmore has been a crossing guard at Silver Spring Elementary School for the past seven years.

East Providence, RI · 21h

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Cranston residents voice frustrations over Garden City dirt piles

(WJAR) — Cranston residents are making their frustrations known over the large piles of dirt sitting in and around Garden City Center. The City Council heard from residents and WS Development, the company overseeing construction at the shopping center, during a meeting on Wednesday night. Neighbors weren't holding back,...

Cranston, RI · 2d

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Street flooding reported around Southern New England

NEW BEDFORD, Mass. (WJAR) — Hours of heavy rain Friday led to reports of street flooding across Southern New England. Cars navigated deep water on Oaklawn Avenue in Cranston, a common spot for street flooding. Street flooding was also reported in Somerset. NBC 10's Ryan Medeiros reports that several...

New Bedford, MA · 18h

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RIDOT says this weekend's overnight closure of I-195 was designed to lessen impact

(WJAR) — The Rhode Island Department of Transportation is getting the word out about this weekend's closure of I-195. Both I-195 east and westbound in East Providence will close overnight on Friday for demolition of the Potter Street Bridge. The closure begins at 10:00 p.m. on Friday night, and...

East Providence, RI · 2d

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Recap: Cranston Panel Advances Overnight Parking Pilot, Adopts Stormwater Rules

Ward 3 overnight parking could start Jan. 5, 2027, if the full council approves. New impervious surface limits move forward, and the Midway Road soil pile is expected gone within weeks. Cranston, R.I. — Cranston's Ordinance Committee on Wednesday night sent a proposed overnight parking pilot program to the full...

Cranston, RI · 20h

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Top prosecutor in RI attorney general’s office to retire

Stephen Dambruch worked as both a state and federal prosecutor for nearly four decades.

Rhode Island · 23h

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How Bristol County residents voted in governor's race

Bristol County, MA · 1d

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Some Providence Residents Believe DEM’s New Odor Rules Stink

PROVIDENCE — Residents packed the Department of Inspection and Standards building on Allens Avenue on Thursday to challenge the Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management’s proposed amendment to its odor regulations. Under the proposal, DEM defined what counts as an odor nuisance and prohibited emissions that create an...

Providence, RI · 1d

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DEM restocking 14 RI waterways with trout for Veterans Day

Brook and rainbow trout will be restocked by Wednesday, Nov. 11, according to the DEM.

East Providence, RI · 2d

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Woonsocket Taps Veolia as Jacobs Moves to Leave Amid Late-Payment Dispute

Woonsocket's City Council voted unanimously to approve a new wastewater treatment contract with Veolia for the city's Blackstone River plant, following an independent assessment that found a substantial maintenance backlog and deficiencies in almost every major process area. Jacobs Engineering Group was cutting ties with the city over a late-payment dispute and was still operating the plant after the vote, 14 years into its original 20-year deal.

Woonsocket, RI · 1d

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The issue of Rhode Island icons that are "gone but never forgotten"

If you are someone who enjoys local nostalgia, then you should grab the latest November issue of Rhode Island Monthly Magazine. In this segment of Studio10, Jamie Coelho of RI Monthly stops in to discuss everything readers can indulge into this month. This magazine is about all the things that are, “gone but never forgotten,” such as the Paw Sox, Benny’s, the Cable Car Cinema and more!

Rhode Island · 3d

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Providence’s Pro-Housing Mayor Vetoed Rent Control. Then, He Lost Re-Election.

David Morales’ 81 to 17 percent victory on Tuesday over Republican Dave Talan to be the new mayor of Providence, Rhode Island, was almost a foregone conclusion. Providence hasn’t elected a Republican since Buddy Cianci’s first term in 1974. But the 28-year-old Democratic Socialist’s win over incumbent...

Providence, RI · 3d

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Allan Fung wins Cranston seat in RI House

Former Cranston Mayor Allan Fung has won the race for R.I. House District 15 as an independent candidate, 12 News projects.

Cranston, RI · 3d

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East Providence Board to Hear 7-Unit N. Broadway Plan

Neighbors near North Broadway and Sutton Avenue can weigh in on a seven-unit proposal that seeks relief from yard, density and parking standards before the Planning Board acts. East Providence, R.I. — The East Providence Planning Board will hold a public hearing Monday, Nov. 9, on a request to turn...

East Providence, RI · 1d