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Inside McKee's 11th hour pitch to keep Citizens Bank - and its jobs - in RI. Here's the deal.
Gov. Dan McKee has quietly asked lawmakers to approve a tax relief-and-spending package for Citizens Bank that includes the proposed state purchase of a Citizens-owned building on Tripps Lane in East Providence for more than twice its current $16.9 million assessed value. A second of two unannounced budget amendments has Democrat McKee...
Big plugs for big fish
Expert angler Richard Reich will be the featured speaker this Monday, May 20, 7 p.m. at a seminar titled “Big plugs for big fish.” The seminar is sponsor by the RI Saltwater Anglers Association (RISAA) at the West Warwick Elks Lodge, 60 Clyde Street, West Warwick. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. with food available through the Elks kitchen. RISAA members free, non-members are asked to make a $10 donation to the RISAA Scholarship Fund.
One RI bridge construction headache comes to an end. Latest on Newport Pell Bridge work.
The Rhode Island Turnpike and Bridge Authority announced Wednesday that construction near the Newport Pell Bridge toll plaza that restricted travel to one lane in each direction has been completed and all lanes are open in both directions. Work continues in the area but does not affect the travel lanes. “We are happy that this phase of the work is complete as we head into summer and welcome vacationers to Newport," Lori Caron Silveira, executive director of...
Wyatt correctional officer admits to attempted smuggling of drugs into facility
CENTRAL FALLS, R.I. (WLNE) — Officials announced Tuesday that a Wyatt Detention Facility correctional officer admitted to attempting to smuggle drugs into prison. The United States Attorney’s Office for Rhode Island said 26-year-old Kristopher White pleaded guilty in federal court to a charge of attempting to provide contraband in prison.
NBC 10 I-Team: Seven postal workers accused in mail theft ring at Providence post office
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WJAR) — Gift cards, cash, and checks, stolen out of the mail in Southern New England. Federal authorities are charging seven postal workers in Providence with running a massive, long-running mail theft ring. Investigators don’t know how much was stolen out of the mail at the Providence...
Rain threat returns for the midweek
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) — We were treated to a firey sunrise this morning, but sunshine will otherwise be very limited the next two days. Showers are possible as we head towards the afternoon hours, but the best chance of rain will be Wednesday night into Thursday. Heavy rain is possible through Thursday morning.
Riverside man recounts horrifying moments following fiery car crash in front yard
EAST PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WJAR) — A Riverside man recounted to NBC 10 News on Tuesday the horrifying moments following a fiery two-vehicle crash in his front yard. East Providence police said a vehicle crashed into a utility pole on Forbes Street at about 8 p.m. Monday. The crash knocked...
New Bedford Police: you will be fined, towed for improperly parked oversized vehicles, trailers
The NBPD would like to address complaints of oversized vehicles parked overnight on city streets and trailers that are not hitched to a motor vehicle. • Parking a vehicle that requires more than a class “D” license to operate on a city street overnight is punishable by a $50 fine.
Massachusetts man's dying wish is to find new home for his best friend
PLAINVILLE, Mass. (WJAR) — A Plainville man who said he is dying of cancer is spending his final weeks working to rehome his dog and best friend. Ten years ago, David Fine said 'Babs' walked into his life, and never left. Initially, as a puppy, she had been given...
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