Attleboro, MA|News|
Attleboro Barn Fire Kills Horse
"Multiple animals" were rescued but one horse died, according to the fire department.
Joseph Hosey, Patch Staff
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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 Rhode Island|News|
House Votes To End Shutdown: See How RI Delegation Voted
The House narrowly passed the spending package to reopen the government in a 222-209 vote.
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Across Rhode Island|News|
These Are RI's Safest Hospitals, New Ranking Says
The Leapfrog Group’s Fall 2025 Hospital Safety Grades are a biannual ranking that assigns a A, B, C, D or F to all U.S. general hospitals.
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Across Massachusetts, MA|News|
17 MA Hospitals Earn 'A' Grade In New Safety Ranking
The Leapfrog Group’s Fall 2025 Hospital Safety Grades are a biannual ranking that assigns a A, B, C, D or F to all U.S. general hospitals.
Joseph Hosey, Patch Staff
Across Rhode Island|News|
Rhode Island America's 2nd Most Expensive Wedding State: Study
The average cost might even rise a bit higher if Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce tie the knot in the Ocean State, as has been suggested.
Joseph Hosey, Patch Staff
Boston, MA|News|
Boston Tops List Of Best Sports Cities In America: Study
Boston took the crown in WalletHub's study of America's best cities for sports.
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Across Massachusetts, MA|News|
Methuen Man Perishes In House Fire That Killed 'Significant Number Of Birds And Snakes': DFS
About 50 snakes in cages, as well as birds and as many as four dogs died in the fire.
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West Greenwich, RI|News|
Wanted Providence Woman Apprehended: Police
The Providence woman was charged with giving a false document to a public official, police said.
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Providence, RI|News|
'Disturbance' Leads To Providence Woman's DUI Arrest: Cops
The Providence woman was already on probation, police said.
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Pawtucket, RI|News|
Gaming Enforcement Unit Nabs Pawtucket Man: Cops
The Pawtucket man attempted to steal less than $1,500, police said.
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Across Rhode Island|News|
Rhode Island Baby's Botulism Case Just 1 In 12 State Outbreak: RIDOH
ByHeart has now recalled all ByHeart Whole Nutrition infant formula products due to the botulism outbreak, RIDOH reported.
Joseph Hosey, Patch Staff
Warwick, RI|News|
'I Was Driving Home And Hit Somebody,' Warwick Man Says After Fire Truck Crash: Video
The Warwick man was fleeing a head-on collision when he collided head-on with a fire truck, police said.
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East Greenwich, RI|News|
Chick-Fil-A Opening New Location In Rhode Island
The new Chick-Fil-A opens next year.
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Across Rhode Island|News|
Northern Lights In RI: Powerful Solar Storm Peaks Wednesday For Another Chance To See
If the solar storm maintains its severity, the aurora borealis may dance again in 24 states.
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Across Massachusetts, MA|News|
Northern Lights In MA: Powerful Solar Storm Peaks Wednesday For Another Chance To See
If the solar storm maintains its severity, the aurora borealis may dance again in 24 states.
Joseph Hosey, Patch Staff
Across Rhode Island|News|
Rhode Island Pilots Association Seeks Donations For Air Traffic Controllers
The Rhode Island Pilots Association plans to buy gift cards for Providence air traffic controllers during the government shutdown.
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Across Rhode Island|News|
URI Prof Leading Study Aimed At Helping Grocery Shoppers Make Healthier Choices
The study will provide feedback on the quality of grocery purchases.
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Across Rhode Island|News|
Rhode Island 2nd Safest State In America For Truckers: Study
Rhode Island was the second least likely state for a truck driver to get killed on the job, according to the study.
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Across Rhode Island|News|
Freezing Friday Night In Rhode Island
Friday night's low temperature is expected to drop below freezing.
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Cranston, RI|News|
Firearms Investigation Leads To Arrest Of Cranston Man: Cops
The Cranston man was arrested by the High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area task force, police said.
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