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WPRI 12 News

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Morales begins transition to City Hall, shares plans for Providence police

Providence Mayor-elect, David Morales, will be youngest mayor to take office.

Providence, RI · 4d

WPRI 12 News

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Bristol County elects new district attorney

Bristol County, MA · 3d

WSPA 7News

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Hanson election decided by coin toss

Hanson, MA · 4d

WPRI 12 News

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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 · 5d

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Remains of 28-year-old Bristol County man killed during World War II identified

WASHINGTON – The Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency announced Tuesday that 28-year-old U.S. Army Pfc. William A. Gervais, Jr. of New Bedford, Massachusetts, killed during World War II, was accounted for on June 18th. Gervais’s family received their full briefing on his identification, therefore, additional details on his identification can...

Bristol County, MA · 4d

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Mountain biking community pushes back after Barrington bulldozes part of popular trail

The town said officials were unaware the trails existed on town-owned property until recently, when an 11-year-old was injured after hitting a tree.

Barrington, RI · 6d

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Greater Fall River RE-CREATION announces upcoming 42nd Annual Children’s Holiday Parade

With Halloween over, focus has now turned to Thanksgiving and Christmas and with that, Fall River festivities such as our famous parade. Greater Fall River RE-CREATION has announced the upcoming 42nd Annual Children’s Holiday Parade to kick-off the holidays in Fall River. The parade will commence at Kennedy Park...

Fall River, MA · 6d

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Wareham for Law and Democracy receives Peacebuilder award

Maryanne Kirkbride of Wareham for Law and Democracy accepts the Peacebuilder Award for "local democracy in action" from Brian Garvey, Executive Director of Massachusetts Peace Action, on Sunday, Nov. 1. Photo submitted by Wareham for Law and Democracy. The 2026 Peacebuilder Award recipients at the Massachusetts Peace Action Education Fund...

Wareham, MA · 6d

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Hewins appears victorious with 89-vote margin in state rep race

Sarah Hewins, center, stands with two supporters in front of Town Hall on Election Day. Photo by Erin Darling. Sarah Hewins, center, stands with two supporters in front of Town Hall on Election Day. Photo by Erin Darling. With preliminary vote tallies reported at press time, Democrat Sarah Hewins appeared...

Carver, MA · 5d

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Chris Markey announces win in Bristol County DA race

Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... Democrat Chris Markey announced Tuesday night that he had secured enough votes to win the Bristol County district attorney’s race, beating Republican Seth Aitken. Early, unofficial results gathered by Markey’s campaign Tuesday night showed the candidate in the lead with 74,603 votes, compared...

Bristol County, MA · 5d

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Mark Sylvia glides to victory over Brendalee Smith in 10th Bristol rep race

Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... Incumbent state Rep. Mark Sylvia declared victory Tuesday night over challenger Brendalee Smith for the Bristol 10th District state representative seat, securing his spot on Beacon Hill for another two years. As of Wednesday, Sylvia had secured 10,879 votes or 61 percent, and Smith...

Bristol County, MA · 5d

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Election Machine Glitches Reported Across Multiple New Bedford Precincts

Early morning voting machine issues affected four New Bedford precincts today. Officials adjusted internal wiring and tray alignment, fully restoring operations for voters.

New Bedford, MA · 5d

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Cabral wins 18th term in state House; Hendricks wins 5th term

Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... Longtime state Rep. Antonio Cabral won an 18th term to represent the 13th Bristol district Tuesday, while Rep. Christopher Hendricks won a fifth term in the 11th Bristol district. Cabral and Hendricks both ran uncontested. They both received about 97% of the vote, with...

New Bedford, MA · 5d

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New Bedford shares vacant property strategy at legal conference

Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... New Bedford is emerging as a leader in addressing vacant properties. The city has a dedicated staff member focused on reviving empty homes and a new legal internship program to help resolve legal issues these properties face. New Bedford’s efforts were featured at Untangling...

New Bedford, MA · 6d

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Representative Howitt Celebrates Local Manufacturer At Awards Ceremony

Foxborough, MA – Representative Steven S. Howitt is honored to announce that Marzilli Machine Co., Inc. is a 2026 recipient of the "Manufacturer of the Year” Award presented by the Massachusetts Legislative Manufacturing Caucus. “I was pleased to nominate Marzilli Machine Co., Inc. among many qualified participants across our district for this prestigious award. For many years, Marzilli Machine Co., Inc., based in the Town of Seekonk, has emerged as an exceptional precision manufacturer in the Commonwealth, specializing in aerospace, defense, robotics, and advanced technology manufacturing. I congratulate them on their significant contributions to the industry.”

Massachusetts · 5d

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Haunted town hall frightens and entertains

Fairhaven’s Town Hall was transformed into one big Halloween party, complete with free candy, costumes, contests, activities, and all-around just fooling-around fun. Outside the street was closed to traffic for people to gather and watch dperformances by the dancers of Supreme Perfection Studio; food trucks; a petting zoo and more.

Fairhaven, MA · 4d

The Hill

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North Carolina, Massachusetts, New York report technical issues at polls

Multiple states including Massachusetts, North Carolina, Pennsylvania and New York have reported technical issues at the polls on Election Day. Issues were reported with election machines in the city of New Bedford, Mass., but were eventually resolved, according to local news station WBSM. The city spokesperson, Jack Thuon, said there were issues reported in four…

Massachusetts · 5d

WPRI 12 News

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Providence’s ‘The Parlour’ listed for sale

It's time for a popular live music venue in Providence to exit stage left, according to the owner.

Providence, RI · 10d

The Providence Journal

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As rabies cases continue to surge, person in Warwick treated

The Rhode Island Department of Health is again alerting the public about the state's high rate of rabies after a person in Warwick was exposed by a raccoon. The encounter happened in the Payton Avenue area, and the person started rabies treatment Sunday, Nov. 1, according to the health department. The raccoon was not captured, so it could not be tested for rabies, but raccoons are common carriers of rabies, the health department said in a press release. Rabies is a fatal disease if it is not treated before symptoms start. The health department advises anyone who may have had direct contact with a raccoon in the area to immediately call the department's Center for Acute Infectious Disease Epidemiology at 401-222-2577 (Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. or 401-276-8046 after hours) so a nurse can assess your exposure and determine if you should receive treatment. Are pets at risk as well? "If you think your pet may have come in contact with one of these raccoons, call RIDOH, your local Animal Control Officer, and your pet's veterinarian," the health department said. "Rhode Island continues to see a significantly elevated number of rabid animals in 2026," the health department

Warwick, RI · 5d

Brown Daily Herald

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Providence tenant unions to meet with building owners to renegotiate lease agreement

On Oct. 14, members of the Charles Place Tenant Union and Curtis Arms Tenant Union delivered a letter signed by over 200 tenants of the two Providence apartment complexes, calling for the buildings’ owners to meet with tenants and negotiate an agreement addressing tenants’ concerns about their living conditions.

Providence, RI · 7d