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While people from away, and younger people, may consider mostly rural New England to be 'boring', there are some major benefits to living in Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont, and rural Massachusetts. One of the biggest benefits is how safe these states are. Sure, violent crimes do occasionally happen in rural...

Joseph Giuttari ran from Target 12 following a federal hearing in his fraud case.

A local man has been found dead. 36-year-old Anthony Silva of Fall River, who had been reported missing and possibly endangered, was found deceased Tuesday. Friends told Fall River Reporter that Silva was found dead in his vehicle in a Home Depot parking lot in Bridgewater. It was believed that...

An investigation is underway after a crash involving a motorcycle occurred Tuesday night in Warwick.

Police were called to a fight between two moms in the stands of a Pee-Wee football game in Rhode Island over the weekend, GoLocal has learned. The physical altercation involved parents in the North Providence Jets organization and was reportedly over children's playing time. Now, the head of the Jets...

(WJAR) — The Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management is stocking waterways with fish ahead of Columbus Day weekend. DEM said this usually happens a few times a year and on Wednesday they'll be reporters a look at how it's done. Over the last few days DEM has been...

Coaches are reminded to send in their results after each game by 10 p.m. by email — pjsports@providencejournal.com — or by calling the Sports desk at (401) 277-7340, on weeknights with the final score and game details. GIRLS TENNIS Division I ...

(WJAR) — The Warwick Police Department is searching for a person connected to a shoplifting investigation. The department is searching for a person accused of shoplifting from a Hobby Lobby location on numerous occasions. Police shared a couple of images of the suspect on the department’s social media page....

Scattered Heavy Thunderstorms Ongoing Across Long Island. Good morning everyone. Our cold front that brought severe weather to parts of western New York and Pennsylvania is now knocking on New England's door and bringing some heavy showers and thunderstorms with it.

PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) — A Warwick man was arrested on three charges following a hit-and-run accident Monday, according to Rhode Island State Police. James Silvia, 55, of Warwick, was arrested at 2:22 this afternoon for allegedly causing an accident on Route 95 in Providence, and fleeing the scene. Once...

NORTH KINGSTOWN, R.I. (WLNE) — Davisville Middle School was put on lockdown Monday after a student reported to school officials that another student planned to come to school with a gun, according to North Kingstown School Department Superintendent Kenneth A. Duva. Police immediately investigated the threat at the school...

The Newport Police Department has provided the following arrest and dispatch logs from 7 am on October 7 through 7 am on October 8, 2024. At 9:30 am, a 42-year-old male from Providence, Rhode Island, was arrested on charges of Disorderly Conduct and Vandalism/Malicious Injury To Property. At 12:22 pm,...

A Pawtucket man is behind bars after allegedly threatening and assaulting staff at Roger Williams Medical Center over the weekend.

NORTH PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WJAR) — Just days after officials in Massachusetts accused Stop & Shop of overpricing groceries, the chain announced it is cutting prices in Rhode Island. Stop & Shop spokesperson Jennifer Barr said the supermarket is lowering costs on thousands of items in all 25 Rhode Island...

PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) — Providence police say they are investigating a shooting Monday on Metcalf Street. Col. Oscar Perez, Chief of the Providence Police Department, said detectives found a small amount of blood and part of a firearm on the front steps of a house, but no victims at the scene.

The Mohegan Sun in New London County is hosting an open audition for the iconic daytime game show on Tuesday, Oct. 22. Two semi-finalists will go to Los Angeles for a taping, and one of them will compete on the nationally syndicated series, a news release said. The audition runs...

Check out SBLive's custom rankings formula for every classification of Rhode Island high school football ahead of Week 6

Without the injection of cash, the federally recognized health center system will have to close, interim CEO says.

As one of the smallest states in the U.S., Rhode Island stands out for its tight-knit communities, scenic coastal views, and commitment to supporting its senior citizens. With an aging population that continues to grow, the state has implemented a range of free services aimed at improving the quality of life for older adults. Whether you’re seeking transportation, health care, housing assistance, or social programs, Rhode Island provides a comprehensive suite of services for seniors. In this guide, we will explore the various free services available for senior citizens across the state, with a focus on specific programs in key cities such as Providence, Warwick, Cranston, and Newport.

PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) — This morning, The Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management will continue their annual fall trout stocking events. DEM’s annual trout stocking event is all in effort to support “trout fishing enthusiasts,” as 25 waterways will been restocked. DEM’s Division of Fish and...