LATEST NEWS
Man pleads not guilty to drunk driving manslaughter charges in fatal Christmas night crash
FALL RIVER — Adam Gauthier, formerly of Somerset, accused of killing three family members on Christmas night on the Veterans’ Memorial Bridge in an alleged drunk driving accident, pleaded not guilty to related charges on Wednesday in Bristol County Superior Court. Gauthier, 41, was indicted last month by...
$4 million lawsuit filed against Pawtucket, former police officer
PAWTUCKET, R.I. (WPRI) — The city of Pawtucket and a former member of its police department are facing a multimillion-dollar civil rights lawsuit related to an off-duty shooting in 2021. The federal lawsuit was filed on behalf of three men who were teenagers when their car was fired upon by then-officer Daniel Dolan on Nooseneck […]
Downtown Pawtucket building proposed to be demolished for new development
PAWTUCKET – A new mixed-use residential and commercial building is proposed for the one-way section of Main Street through the city’s downtown, a project that would see the existing vacant building at 240 Main St. demolished. In a preliminary plan for the project considered by the City Planning...
Jury convicts former Cumberland teacher of child molestation counts
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WJAR) — A former Rhode Island teacher was found guilty Thursday of child molestation. After a five-day trial, it took a Providence County Superior Court jury about three hours to find Nicholas Oliveira guilty of three counts of child molestation. Cameras were not allowed in the courtroom...
Downtown homelessness a re-emerging issue in Pawtucket
PAWTUCKET – More small homeless encampments are popping up in the downtown area, a visible reminder that the homelessness crisis is far from resolved despite some steps forward. Developer Leslie Moore, president of Core Collaboratives and founder of the Black Block business district on Main Street, called an emergency...
Taunton woman arrested for allegedly trafficking cocaine
A Taunton woman is facing several charges after police found cocaine in her vehicle. Massachusetts State police said a trooper was in his cruiser when he saw a Chevrolet truck driver using a cell phone while driving. The trooper ran the truck's plate and found the vehicle's registration was revoked.
Pawtucket announces spring road paving
PAWTUCKET, R.I. (WLNE) — Mayor Donald Grebien announced that the Pawtucket Department of Public Works will begin spring road paving. “We are making significant progress reinvesting in our roads and infrastructure. Throughout my time as Mayor, the hardworking individuals in our public works department, have been able to pave over 80 percent of our roads. I want to thank our residents for their support, and patience during this process.”
Phoenyx rises: RI's best high school softball player learned a new skill this year — having fun
Phoeynx Silva could hit better than anyone. Her power was unrivaled. She had no issues with her glovework at third base and every ball she threw across the softball diamond looked like it was shot out of a gun. When she arrived at La Salle, it was clear she could do just about everything on the softball field. But there was one thing she didn’t quite know how to do — have fun. ...
Pawtucket residents: RIPTA service changes will hurt
PAWTUCKET/CENTRAL FALLS – Diane Lemarre, a Pawtucket resident for 64 years, has been taking the city bus since she was in high school, and she says she is not impressed with the new proposed service changes that RIPTA will vote on tomorrow, April 25. “I always took Route 80,...
Weather Alert: Another Cold Start, But Nice Today
A FREEZE WARNING is in effect until 8AM. Temperatures early this morning are expected to between 27 and 32 degrees, coldest further inland. Protect any plants/crops that don’t do well in a freeze. Good morning! Happy Friday! We’re off to another cold start with most temperatures around 32, but...
Welcome to NewsBreak, an open platform where diverse perspectives converge. Most of our content comes from established publications and journalists, as well as from our extensive network of tens of thousands of creators who contribute to our platform. We empower individuals to share insightful viewpoints through short posts and comments. It’s essential to note our commitment to transparency: our Terms of Use acknowledge that our services may not always be error-free, and our Community Standards emphasize our discretion in enforcing policies. We strive to foster a dynamic environment for free expression and robust discourse through safety guardrails of human and AI moderation. Join us in shaping the news narrative together.