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Newport mother sues school officials after son's locker room assault at Rogers High School

NEWPORT, R.I. (WJAR) — The mother of a former Rogers High School student is suing the city of Newport and school officials, alleging they failed to protect her son from repeated bullying before he was assaulted by football players inside a school locker room. Susan Mello says her son,...

Newport, RI · 4h

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RI ethics rule limits Roger Williams, Fatima hospitals CEO’s interactions with state officials

Former Rhode Island Health and Human Services Secretary Richard Charest should avoid talking business with his former colleagues, as well as other state officials, for the first year in his new, private-sector gig, according to a recommendation unanimously adopted by the Rhode Island Ethics Commission Tuesday. The seven-page opinion answers...

Rhode Island · 1d

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Widespread rain on Friday, low chance for snow

It has been a beautiful morning this Veterans Day. However, dreary conditions will take hold as clouds roll in on Wednesday evening. Despite a chance of a light, passing shower in the early hours of Thursday morning, conditions will be mostly dry throughout the day. Precipitation chances will ramp up on Thursday night and will continue until Saturday morning.

Rhode Island · 7h

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Cranston Strikes New JWU Payment Deal After Three Years of Getting Nothing

Cranston's Finance Committee has signed off on a new voluntary payment agreement with Johnson & Wales University that would bring the city $150,000 a year for three years, then $100,000 annually after that, following a stretch in which the university sent the city nothing at all. The full City Council is set to weigh in at its regular monthly meeting on Nov. 16.

Cranston, RI · 6h

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Insurer FM will move HQ to Providence tower, close Johnston office

FM spent $68.5 million earlier this year to buy 10 Memorial Boulevard, the 10-story downtown tower often referred to as the GTECH building due to its original owner.

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Pawtucket holds Veterans Day Remembrance Ceremony

PAWTUCKET, R.I. (WJAR) — The city of Pawtucket held a Veterans Day Remembrance Ceremony on Wednesday. Community leaders gave remarks and participated in a wreath-laying ceremony. The event was a tribute to those who served and sacrificed, the city said. Coffee, hot chocolate, and donuts were served after the...

Pawtucket, RI · 13h

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Friars shake off doldrums, run past Bryant

PROVIDENCE – Slowed by a rash of injuries and still smarting from a loss to Nebraska, the Providence Friars were looking for a spark to find their groove Tuesday night. They found that spark from a pressing defense, freshman Clyde Walters and Devin Vanterpool’s first look at the Amica Mutual Pavilion.

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Portsmouth Town Council president loses race by 4 votes

The "blue wave" extended into Portsmouth as Democrats swept the town council race.

Portsmouth, RI · 12h

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Rhode Island families face $70-plus delivery fees on $50 in power use, protesters say

"Our families are in need and deserve respect."

Rhode Island · 17h

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Friars Beat Bulldogs 78-55 as Vanterpool Scores 21

The Providence Friars beat the Bryant Bulldogs 78-55 at Amica Mutual Pavilion. The post Friars Beat Bulldogs 78-55 as Vanterpool Scores 21 appeared first on Ball Exclusives .

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LIST: Veterans Day ceremonies and parades in RI, Mass.

Wednesday is Veterans Day and service members are being honored all over Southern New England.

Rhode Island · 16h

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MSPCA caring for 60+ chinchillas from massive rescue effort

The Massachusetts Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals is seeking adopters for more than 60 chinchillas who were rescued from a commercial breeding facility in Ohio.

Ohio · 1d

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Trendsetter: Meet Local Influencer Emily Scott James

Tell me how you got into dance. You started when you were two. Did you love it from the very beginning?. My mom brought me to a ballet class, and all the other girls were in full pink. I refused to wear pink. I said, ‘I’m going in all black.’ And the ballet teacher took me by the hand and brought me out mid-class back to my mom. She said, ‘She’s not ready for this.’ Now, having two-year-old twins myself, I’m like, ‘Are they ready?’ No, they are not ready. We moved back to Rhode Island when I was four, and that’s when I got into dance and fell in love with it.

North Kingstown, RI · 1d

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Online petition alleges misconduct by RISD public safety officer, calls for removal

On Nov. 4, a Change.org petition requesting the removal of a Rhode Island School of Design public safety officer for alleged “harassment, inappropriate behavior and sexual misconduct” was posted online. As of Monday night, it had garnered over 700 signatures and been shared more than 500 times. The...

Providence, RI · 2d

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Small Dog, Big Journey: Little Paco Arrives in New England Seeking Love

Paco has arrived in Rhode Island from Texas, and he comes bearing a promise: in exchange for a forever home, he will lend a hand with all those leaves. "OK, that seems unlikely, but he 100% will keep you company while you rake!"

Rhode Island · 1d

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New eatery Giorgio to open on Thayer in coming weeks

Restaurant owner Georges Makhlouf is not a stranger to Thayer Street. For almost 25 years, he owned a business just off the popular College Hill block before it closed after the pandemic. In a few weeks, Makhlouf will make his return with the opening of Giorgio on Thayer, which will serve made-to-order sandwiches, high-end Italian meat and pasta, gelato, coffee and cocktails.

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Slow down and enjoy these weekend events in Newport County

We've reached a bit of a downtime locally. Sure, the holidays are coming full steam ahead, but for now our schedules aren't quite packed with events. It affords us time to decide our schedule and how we want to spend the weekends, mostly. This weekend is perfect for that with events that are meant to enjoy with leisure. From concerts to art shows and a fundraiser, there's something out there for you, so take a look at what's happening and start making plans. Taste of Portsmouth Portsmouth Free Public Library invites you to our 25th annual "Taste of Portsmouth" fundraising event at the Library, 2658 East Main Road, on Friday, Nov. 13, from 7 to 9 p.m. Special Anniversary Pricing: This year, in honor of our our 25th anniversary, all tickets will be $25! Tickets are available at the Circulation Desk; cash or check only, please. Due to our special pricing event, we are limiting the number of tickets sold. Also, tickets will only be sold in advance: No tickets will be sold at the door. This is a wonderful evening of samples of wine, beer, and amazing food from some of Portsmouth’s most popular restaurants. If you have never

Newport County, RI · 16h

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RI tax revenue on track to top forecast by $109 million

Governor McKee called the projections "strong results," but Gov.-elect Foulkes warned against expecting it to be "an easy budget."

Rhode Island · 1d

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