Across Rhode Island|News|
RI Attorney General Neronha Sues Trump Administration For SNAP Funding Freeze
Peter F. Neronha was joined by 22 other attorneys general and three governors in filing the lawsuit.
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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 Attorney General Campbell Sues Trump Administration For SNAP Funding Freeze
Andrea Joy Campbell was joined by 22 other attorneys general and three governors in filing the lawsuit.
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Across Rhode Island|News|
Rhode Island Gov. McKee Declares State Of Emergency Over SNAP Funding Freeze
The governor is deploying up to $6 million in payments for families with children and directing $200,000 in emergency food bank support.
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Across Rhode Island|News|
State Warns Rhode Island Drivers To Watch Out For Deer
Deer tend to move around more during mating season, according to the Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management.
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Across Rhode Island|News|
ACLU Sues Rhode Island Gov. Dan McKee
The ACLU said it filed the suit on behalf of activists denied access to the State House for a rally.
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Providence, RI|News|
Providence Man Caught With Crack Cocaine: Cops
The Providence man was also driving with an expired license, police said.
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Lincoln, RI|News|
Massachusetts Assaulter Surrendered To Rhode Island State Police: Cops
The man was arrested following an investigation, police said.
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West Warwick, RI|News|
West Warwick Man Arrested On Cocaine and Weapon Charges: Cops
The West Warwick man intended to deliver the cocaine, police said.
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Boston, MA|News|
Plane Diverted To Boston After Passenger Stabs 2 Teens With Fork: Feds
A passenger stabbed two teens with a fork after the flight took off from Chicago, according to the U.S. Attorney's Office.
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Across Rhode Island|News|
These Are The Top Elementary Schools In RI, U.S. News Says In New Ranking
U.S. News researchers based the 2026 ranking of the nation’s best public elementary schools on data from the U.S. Department of Education.
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Glocester, RI|News|
Intoxicated Glocester Driver With Pistol And 'Large Knife' Crashed Into Pole: Police
The Glocester man was out on bail for a reckless driving case.
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Across Rhode Island|News|
5 Ways To Observe Veterans Day In Rhode Island
There are plenty of Veterans Day events in Rhode Island.
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Across Rhode Island|News|
More Likely To See A Ghost In Rhode Island Than Most Other States: Study
Your chances of seeing a ghost are higher in Rhode Island than in most other states, according to the study.
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Providence, RI|News|
Another Providence Machete Attack Leaves 1 Wounded: Cops
It was the second reported machete attack in less than a week.
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Boston, MA|News|
Norovirus Outbreak On Ship Docked In Boston
At least 88 passengers and eight crew members aboard the Oceania Insignia have reported feeling ill, records show.
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Across Rhode Island|News|
Rhode Island Energy Proposes Extending Winter Moratorium To Provide Relief
House Speaker Shekarchi called on Rhode Island Energy to provide relief to Rhode Island households impacted by the government shutdown.
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Across Rhode Island|News|
Rainy Days Ahead For Rhode Island
Things should dry up by Halloween.
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Providence, RI|News|
Providence Couple Caught Conspiring And Stealing More Than $1,500: Police
The man and woman surrendered at the Wickford Barracks, police said.
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Providence, RI|News|
Central Falls Probation Violator Eluded Law: Police
The Central Falls man was pulled over and arrested in Providence, police said.
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Providence, RI|News|
Providence Aggravated Assaulter Apprehended: Police
The Providence man was arrested by the Rhode Island State Police Violent Fugitive Task Force, police said.
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