Across Rhode Island|News|
This City Is The Best Place In RI To Retire: U.S. News & World Report
The rankings are based on how cities meet American retirees’ expectations.
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 Massachusetts, MA|News|
Full Beaver Moon Is The Biggest Supermoon Since 2019: What To Know In MA
Wednesday's full moon will be the brightest and biggest supermoon since 2019.
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Across Rhode Island|News|
Rhode Island Treasurer Auctioning Off Unclaimed Gold And Jewelry
The unclaimed gold, jewelry and other property goes up for auction noon Saturday.
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Providence, RI|News|
Jill Davidson Unofficial Providence City Council Ward 2 Democratic Primary Winner
Jill Davidson held a substantial lead with all precincts reporting.
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Across Rhode Island|News|
Rhode Island Safest State In US For Holiday Driving: Study
The study analyzed fatal crash data from the NHTSA's Fatality and Injury Reporting System Tool for November and December.
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North Providence, RI|News|
Woman Cleaning North Providence Home Finds Apparent Hand Grenade: Chief
The Rhode Island Bomb Squad disposed of the apparent grenade, the fire chief said.
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Across Rhode Island|News|
Full Beaver Moon Is The Biggest Supermoon Since 2019: What To Know In RI
Wednesday’s full moon will be the brightest and biggest supermoon since 2019.
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East Greenwich, RI|News|
Providence Man Arrested On Gun Charges: Cops
The Providence man was pulled over and arrested in East Greenwich, police said.
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Providence, RI|News|
Woonsocket Woman Charged With Leaving Scene Of Accident: Police
The woman was involved in a hit-and-run accident in Providence, police said.
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Across Rhode Island|News|
Pawtucket Bad Check Passer Pinched: Police
The Pawtucket man surrendered to the law, police said.
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Across Rhode Island|News|
2nd Human Case Of West Nile Virus Detected In Rhode Island In 2025
The person has recovered, according to the Rhode Island Department of Health.
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Central Falls, RI|News|
PHOTOS: RISPCA Rescues 46 Cats And 4 Dogs From Central Falls Home
The animals were to receive veterinary care Tuesday, the Rhode Island Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals said.
Joseph Hosey, Patch Staff
Woonsocket, RI|News|
Woonsocket Slaying: Daughter's Boyfriend Killed Mom, Mom's Boyfriend And Self, Police Say
The daughter told her mother that her boyfriend had sexually assaulted her, police said.
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Across Rhode Island|News|
6 Now Dead, More Ill In Widespread Listeria Outbreak: What To Know In RI
The Listeria outbreak linked to pre-packaged pasta meals sold at various grocery stores has now killed six people.
Joseph Hosey, Patch Staff
Milford, MA|News|
Massive Fire At Turtle Tavern In Milford: Reports
Main Street in downtown Milford was shut down due to the fire, according to the police department.
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Across Rhode Island|News|
Roger Williams Park Zoo Celebrates Veterans Day With Food Park Day
All active and retired United States military veterans with valid military ID get a break on regular, daytime Zoo admission.
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Providence, RI|News|
Shots Fired, Fights, Assaults Reported In Massive Providence Disturbance: Cops
About 1,000 were jammed into Eaton Street near Radcliffe Avenue Halloween night, police said.
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Worcester, MA|News|
Worcester Police Searching For Missing Bakery Worker
The missing woman was last seen leaving her job at the Bean Counter on Grove Street, police said.
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Across Rhode Island|News|
Trump Administration To Partially Pay SNAP Benefits: What It Means For RI
The administration had a Monday deadline to tell a federal judge whether it would resume SNAP funding to recipients in RI and nationwide.
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Across Rhode Island|News|
Task Force Takes Down Wanted East Providence Man: Police
The East Providence man was jailed, police said.
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