Across Rhode Island|News|
Rhode Island Widow Bilked Out Of $850K By British Conman Traveler: Feds
The British national from Northern Ireland was sentenced to four years in prison, according to the U.S. Attorney's Office.
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Joseph Hosey was with Patch from 2010 to 2017 and returned in 2025. Hosey is a National Press Club John Aubuchon Press Freedom Award winner, was named the Northern Illinois University Journalist of the Year, was inducted into the Northern Illinois University Hall of Fame, and won Columnist of the Year awards from both the Illinois Associated Press and the Illinois Press Association. Hosey authored a book about the Drew Peterson case, "Fatal Vows: The Tragic Wives of Sergeant Drew Peterson," which was made into the record-setting Lifetime movie "Drew Peterson: Untouchable."
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Across Massachusetts, MA|News|
MA Restaurant Ranked Among America's Best, New Ranking Says
The list is is based on diner reviews and the percentage of reservations made in advance.
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Providence, RI|News|
Providence Woman Stole More Than $10K: Cops
The Providence woman also charged with fraudulently obtaining more than $500 in assistance, police said.
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Providence, RI|News|
Wanted Providence Man Captured By Fugitive Task Force: Cops
The Providence man was wanted on a felony assault charge, police said.
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Tiverton-Little Compton, RI|News|
Tiverton Teen Enticer Sentenced To 15 Years In Federal Prison
The man persuaded a 13-year-old Pennsylvania girl to let him take her to his family's home to engage in sexual activity.
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Across Rhode Island|News|
Florida Man Shipped 37 Kilos Of Coke To Rhode Island In Rental Vehicle: Feds
The Florida man was indicted by a federal grand jury.
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Cranston, RI|News|
Cranston Pill Kingpin Sentenced to 10 Years In Federal Prison
The Cranston man produced and trafficked an “astronomical” amount of methamphetamine-laced pills.
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Across Rhode Island|News|
2 RI Companies Ranked Among Most Ethical In U.S.
A new survey looks at which companies people believe most align with their personal values and ethics.
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Across Rhode Island|News|
RI Grocery Prices Have Increased: What That Means For The Holiday
Plus, see RI grocery stores' Thanksgiving meal deals.
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Across Massachusetts, MA|News|
MA Grocery Prices Have Increased: What That Means For The Holidays
Plus, see MA grocery stores' Thanksgiving meal deals.
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Across Rhode Island|News|
Rhode Island Mom Held At Boston Logan 12 Days: Reports
The Woonsocket woman has lived in the United States legally for 40 years, according to media reports.
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Boston, MA|News|
Rhode Island Mom Held At Boston Logan 12 Days: Reports
The Woonsocket woman has lived in the United States legally for 40 years, according to media reports.
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Across Rhode Island|News|
Holiday Lights Spectacular Returns to Roger Williams Park Zoo
Proceeds from the Holiday Lights Spectacular support the Zoo’s ongoing animal care, education programs and conservation initiatives.
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Andover, MA|News|
'Multiple Patients' After Serious Andover Wreck Involving 2 Semis And 1 Car: Firefighters
Multiple ambulances were called to the scene of the crash, according to Andover Fire and Rescue.
Joseph Hosey, Patch Staff
North Smithfield, RI|News|
North Smithfield Man Obtained More than $10K Under False Pretenses: Cops
The North Smithfield man also accessed a computer for fraudulent purposes, police said.
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West Warwick, RI|News|
Wanted West Warwick Conspirator Captured: Cops
The West Warwick man was arrested by the Violent Fugitive Task Force, police said.
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Warwick, RI|News|
2 Arrested At Kent County Courthouse
The Rhode Island State Police and the Capitol Police arrested the two men, the state police said.
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Across Rhode Island|News|
Providence Sexual Assaulter Arrested On 5 Warrants: Cops
The Providence man failed to appear in court, police said.
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Across Rhode Island|News|
Brooklyn Man Charged With Fraud, Conspiracy: Rhode Island State Police
The Brooklyn man was arrested Sunday, police said.
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East Greenwich, RI|News|
College Student Targeted In Nude Photo Extortion Plot: East Greenwich PD
The blackmailer threatened to "expose" the student if he did not pay $200, police said.
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