West Greenwich, RI|News|
North Kingstown Man Arrested On Numerous Warrants: Cops
The man was wanted for violating probation, missing court and new charges, police said.
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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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Boston, MA|News|
UMass Boston Says 'All Clear' After Cops Search Campus For Active Shooter
The report of an active shooter has yet to be confirmed, police said.
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Across Rhode Island|News|
New England Sandwich Shop Among Best In America, Food & Wine Says
Food & Wine recently published a list of 13 "must-visit" sandwich shops across the nation, and one is right here in New England.
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Across Massachusetts, MA|News|
Massachusetts Sandwich Shop Among Best In America, Food & Wine Says
Food & Wine recently published a list of 13 "must-visit" sandwich shops across the nation, and one is right here in Massachusetts.
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Across Rhode Island|News|
University Of Rhode Island Runner Named A-10 Rookie Of The Week
Matt Lucas made his cross country debut last weekend at the Friar Invitational.
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Pawtucket, RI|News|
Pawtucket Sex Offender Arrested For Failing To Registers: Cops
The sex offender was arrested Wednesday, police said.
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Pawtucket, RI|News|
Wanted Pawtucket Man Picked Up On Warrants: Police
The Pawtucket man failed to appear in court, police said.
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Brockton, MA|News|
Brockton Man Pleads To Wire Fraud In Pandemic Fund Conspiracy: Feds
The Brockton claimed the pandemic impacted his nonexistent restaurant job, the U.S. Attorney's Office said.
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Lynnfield, MA|News|
2 MA Men Plead To Counterfeit Fentanyl Pill Conspiracy: Feds
The men manufactured the pills in a Lynn apartment, according to the U.S. Attorney's Office.
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Across Rhode Island|News|
Rhode Island State Troopers Nab Georgia Woman Intending To Deliver Meth: Cops
The Georgia woman was apparently arrested somewhere in Rhode Island, according to police.
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East Greenwich, RI|News|
Driver Crashes Into Building, Runs Off, Caught Covered In White Powder: Cops
The white, powdery substance was believed to be fentanyl, police said.
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Across Rhode Island|News|
Activist Charlie Kirk Fatally Shot; RI Leaders React
Rhode Island Sens. Jack Reed and Sheldon Whitehouse, as well as Gov. Dan McKee, condemned the killing of Charlie Kirk.
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Across Massachusetts, MA|News|
Activist Charlie Kirk Fatally Shot; MA Leaders React
Sens. Elizabeth Warren and Ed Markey, as well as Massachusetts Gov. Maura Healey, addressed the killing of Charlie Kirk.
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Providence, RI|News|
Providence Man Pleads Guilty To Cocaine Trafficking: Feds
The man received a package of cocaine from a teenager who got it in the mail, according to the U.S. Attorney's Office.
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Coventry, RI|News|
Driver Who Escaped Cops After Crash Identified: Coventry Police
The Hope Valley man remains at large, police said.
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Across Rhode Island|News|
Rhode Island ACLU Holding '1984' Banned Book Discussion
The event, in collaboration with the Rhode Island Library Association, is free.
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Across Rhode Island|News|
Rhode Island Calamari Festival Right Around The Corner
The eighth annual Rhode Island Calamari Festival is less than two weeks away.
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Across Rhode Island|News|
University Of Rhode Island's Research Vessel To Be Retired
The Research Vessel Endeavor has supported nearly 750 scientific expeditions in the last 50 years.
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Providence, RI|News|
4 Hospitalized Following Providence Crash: Spokesman
A car crashed into a RIPTA bus carrying 12 students, a spokesman said.
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East Greenwich, RI|News|
Woman Paid East Greenwich Massage Envy With Counterfeit $100s By Mistake: Cops
The woman didn't realize the $100 bills were counterfeit, police said.
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