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Warwick man sentenced to prison for attempting to solicit a minor
WARWICK, R.I. (WLNE) — A Warwick man was sentenced Wednesday to 10 years in prison for attempting to solicit a minor. The United States Attorney’s Office for Rhode Island said 64-year-old Richard Senecal admitted that in April 2022, he engaged in sexually explicit online communications with who believed was a 14-year-old boy.
RIDOT gives ultimatum over rough Cowesett Avenue roadwork
WEST WARWICK, R.I. (WJAR) — Dropping the hammer on a rough road project. RIDOT has told a local utility to do better or stop the job. Construction to replace waterpipes along Cowesett Avenue has been ongoing for nearly a year. Residents and local business owners, now paying the price...
11-month old child falls from third story window in Newport
NEWPORT, R.I. (WLNE) — An 11-month old child fell from a third-story window in Newport Tuesday night, according to the Newport Police Department. Newport police and fire personnel responded to a Lucas avenue address for the report of someone bleeding at approximately 6:20 p.m. Prior to their arrival, the...
FEMA decides who will and will not get disaster assistance from 2023 storms in NE
SPRINGFIELD – The Federal Emergency Management Agency has approved disaster assistance to property owners in Worcester County in Massachusetts and Bristol County, in Rhode Island, for losses from the September 2023 rainstorms. The agency continues to review possible assistance for governments in Hampden County. If you purchase a product...
NBC 10 I-Team gets results for Warwick woman in gift card draining scam
(WJAR) — Susan Dacey of Warwick is sending a warning to consumers after a Lowe's gift card she purchased from CVS was drained before her son-in-law could spend it. “He went to use it and there was no money on it, there was $0.36 on it,” Susan said.
Letter: Let’s restore the values of Narragansett
My name is Alexander Menzies and I am running for the Narragansett Town Council. Over the last four years, I have served as the Vice Chair and member of the Narragansett School Committee. Our committee has provided high quality programs and services to all members in our school community and elevated student’s voices. Thank you for your support and this November, I respectfully ask for your continued support as we continue the good work both on the Town Council and the School Committee.
Mass. weather: Where New England could see 3 inches of rain, flood risk
Wet and humid conditions on Wednesday could lead to more rainfall across southern New England as the evening continues, according to the National Weather Service. Forecasters anticipate some areas could see more widespread rain Wednesday into Thursday, with the heaviest rain expected to arrive around 10 or 11 p.m., according to the weather service.
'Unapologetically Rhode Island': Creator Will Henry on why 'Wallace the Brave' is so special
"Wallace the Brave" shines a light on the things that make Rhode Island ... well, Rhode Island. "It's unapologetically Rhode Island," said Will Henry, the creator of the "Wallace the Brave" comic strip, Wednesday night at a special event hosted by The Providence Journal at Maury Loontjens Memorial Library in Narragansett.
VIEWER VIDEOS: Thursday Morning’s Rainy Weather
Providence, R.I. (WLNE) – It was a wet and rainy start for Southern New Englanders this morning. Many people shared what it looked like out their windows on the NOW LOCAL NEWS App. Download it here to share what you’re seeing!. Amir Spriggs showed us the raindrops against...
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