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Rhode Island Heritage Hall of Fame Names 9 Inductees

Rhode Island Heritage Hall of Fame Names 9 Inductees. Lawrence C. Reid, president of the Rhode Island Heritage Hall of Fame, announced the 4th Induction Ceremony of Recent Achievers to be held on Sunday, November 15, 2026, at 12:30 p.m. at The Squantum Club in Riverside, Rhode Island. This year's...

Rhode Island · 17h
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MassLive.com

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Mass. used car dealer sentenced to prison for selling cars he didn’t own

A Massachusetts used car dealer is facing up to six years in prison after pleading guilty to scamming nearly 50 buyers into fraudulent purchases. Edward Cicciu, a 48-year-old Attleboro resident, pleaded guilty Friday to 120 criminal counts, according to the Bristol County District Attorney’s Office. In May 2024, Swansea...

Attleboro, MA · 1d
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9 Rhode Island Seafood Restaurants Serving Chowder, Clam Cakes And Fried Calamari

Fried dough for lunch and fried dough for dessert, in the same order? Around here, that counts as a balanced meal. At one seafood shack, sugar-coated doughboys slide through a walk-up window right next to the clam cakes and chowder. The oldest spot in the lineup has served classic coastal...

Rhode Island · 1d
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Protesters call for transparency from Rhode Island Energy

WARWICK, R.I. (WJAR) — A group of protesters gathered outside the Rhode Island Public Utilities Commission on Saturday afternoon, calling for transparency from Rhode Island Energy. "Our families are in need and deserve respect." Central Falls City Council member Laurilim Rosado said. "We're asking for questions, answering questions ...and...

Rhode Island · 23h
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Dartmouth movie theater flooded after heavy rainfall on Friday

DARTMOUTH, Mass. (WJAR) — Friday's heavy rain brought flooding to Bristol County, and it would appear the water also found its way to a crowd of moviegoers. NBC 10's Devin Bates reports from a movie theater in Dartmouth that flooded following heavy rain on Friday night. Video shared on...

Dartmouth, MA · 21h

Country Herald

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Rhode Island Weather Alert: 28° Temperature Swing by Saturday Nov 14

Providence faces a 28-degree temperature swing as rain returns and lows approach freezing.

Providence, RI · 14h

Animal of Things

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Shock Collar Laws in Rhode Island: What Dog Owners Can and Cannot Do

Explore amazing animal stories – visit Animal of Things Now and follow us! Shock collar laws in Rhode Island are less dramatic than many owners expect. As of the sources reviewed for this article, no Rhode Island statute names electronic training collars and bans them. That does not mean anything goes, because the state’s animal cruelty law, its dog tethering rules, and local ordinances can all reach how … This article, Shock Collar Laws in Rhode Island: What Dog Owners Can and Cannot Do , appeared first on Animal of Things . Discover more animal wonders – VISIT Animal of Things NOW AND FOLLOW US FOR FRESH UPDATES! Related Posts: • Petting Zoo Laws in Utah: Licenses, Permits, and Liability Rules Explained • Pet Rent Laws in Maine: What Landlords Can Charge and What Renters Owe • Emergency Cold Weather Shelter Laws for Pets in California: What the Law Requires

Rhode Island · 1d

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Rhode Island GOP boss on election losses: Don't look at me

(WJAR) — The leader of Rhode Island’s Republican Party is not taking the blame for an election wipeout Tuesday. In a press release Friday, party Chairman Allyn Meyers pointed out he hasn’t been in the role long, after taking over in late January. "I didn't get to...

Rhode Island · 2d

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Massachusetts flooding traps cars as roads go underwater

Flooding swept through southeastern Massachusetts, Cape Cod and parts of Rhode Island on Friday, Nov. 6, after two weather systems dumped as much as 7 inches of rain. As of early today, West Wareham had the highest reported total at 7.12 inches, according to The Boston Globe. Flash flooding shut down many roads Friday night in New Bedford and Acushnet.

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Cancelled: Severe Thunderstorm Warning until 9 PM

…THE SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING FOR SOUTHWESTERN BARNSTABLE…SOUTH CENTRAL PLYMOUTH AND SOUTHEASTERN BRISTOL COUNTIES IS CANCELLED…. The storm which prompted the warning has weakened below severe limits, and no longer poses an immediate threat to life or property. Therefore, the warning has been cancelled. However gusty winds and heavy rain are still possible with this thunderstorm.

Bristol County, MA · 1d

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Freetown Police Flip on Body Cameras — and Say Goodbye to Longtime DA Quinn

FREETOWN — The Freetown Police Department welcomed Bristol County District Attorney Thomas Quinn for the launch of its new body-worn camera program. The department credited Quinn as a strong advocate for body cameras across the county, saying the technology improves transparency, accountability, and public trust. Officials thanked him for his partnership and support as the department begins using the cameras.

Freetown, MA · 1d

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Dangerous Flood Watch in Effect for 9 Counties in Massachusetts and Rhode Island as Heavy Rain Lingers

A Flood Watch remains in effect for 9 counties in southeastern Massachusetts and Rhode Island as lingering showers could still bring heavy rain. The National Weather Service in Boston says the watch runs through 10 AM EST Saturday, Nov. 7. Where the watch is in effect. The watch covers 4...

Rhode Island · 1d

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Heat Pump Households Overpay About $902 a Year, Groups' Report Says

Heat pump owners pay the same year-round delivery rate as everyone else, and advocates say that costs them about $902 a year on average. A utility study could lead the PUC to consider a dedicated winter rate. About $902 a year. That is how much more than they should the...

Rhode Island · 1d

The Providence Journal

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Rhode Island may get rain instead of Thanksgiving snow, almanac says

Could it snow in Rhode Island on Thanksgiving this year? Don't count on it, according to the Old Farmer's Almanac. Thanksgiving falls on Thursday, Nov. 26, this year, and travelers across the country could encounter "a mix of sunshine, rain, and snow" over the course of the holiday week, per the Old Farmer's Almanac Thanksgiving Weather Forecast . The long-range weather outlook is based on solar science, climatology, and meteorology. The week of Thanksgiving is typically one of the busiest travel periods of the year. If you're planning a trip, be sure to check the forecast regularly as the holiday approaches, so you can prepare for potential weather-related travel snags. Snow could fall in parts of the Upper Midwest and Northeast, while Alaska is also expected to see some flakes near the end of November, the almanac said. Here's what the Old Farmer's Almanac predicts for Rhode Island with less than a month to go to Thanksgiving. Will it snow in Rhode Island on Thanksgiving? What Old Farmer's Almanac says Snow is unlikely to fall in Rhode Island this Thanksgiving. According to the Old Farmer's Almanac's long-range forecast , Ocean Staters can expect a rainy but mild holiday. Rhode Island

Rhode Island · 1d

Country Herald

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Cape Cod, MA Rainfall Tops 6 Inches, Street Flooding Reported

Eastern Massachusetts and Rhode Island experienced street flooding after days of heavy rainfall.

Cape Cod And Islands, MA · 1d

WPRI 12 News

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Nesi’s Notes: Nov. 7

Your weekend briefing on local politics and more.

Rhode Island · 1d

Ball Exclusives

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Rhode Island Rams Beat Monmouth Hawks 84-66 Behind Fontenet’s 15

Rhode Island Rams defeated Monmouth Hawks 84–66 on Saturday behind Jason Fontenet II’s 15 points and 9 rebounds. The post Rhode Island Rams Beat Monmouth Hawks 84-66 Behind Fontenet’s 15 appeared first on Ball Exclusives .

Rhode Island · 23h