Hopkinton, RI|News|
Richmond Man Run Down And Killed Walking Dog Was Grammy-Nominated Musician: Reports
The woman charged with running over 70-year-old Roderick "Rory" Macleod remains hospitalized, 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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MA Eversource Agrees To $45M Settlement With Money To Cover Customers' Bills
Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell called the agreement a "landmark settlement."
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Newport, RI|News|
Drifter Nabbed With 'Numerous' Stolen Items: Newport Police
The man, who has no permanent address, was also caught with cocaine, police said.
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Across Rhode Island|News|
Jamie Lee Curtis Movie Filmed In Providence Opens This Week
Woody Harrelson and Emma Mackey also star in "Ella McCay."
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Across Rhode Island|News|
Rhode Island-based Jobs Up 400 from August To September: DLT
The September unemployment rate dropped to 4.5%, according to the Rhode Island Department of Labor and Training.
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Across Rhode Island|News|
Post Office, FedEx, UPS 2025 Christmas Shipping Deadlines In Rhode Island
Here are shipping deadlines for mail and other packages from Dec. 11 to Dec. 23.
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Dedham, MA|News|
Dedham Church Keeping Anti-ICE Nativity Scene Despite Archdiocese: Reports
The pastor of Saint Susanna may meet with the archbishop this weekend, according to reports.
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Across Rhode Island|News|
These Restaurants Are Open Christmas Day 2025 In Rhode Island
Check out what's open on Christmas in Rhode Island.
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Brockton, MA|News|
Taunton Apartment Blaze Puts 4 In Hospital, Displaces Residents: Report
At least 5 residents were rescued, according to reports.
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Providence, RI|News|
Providence Man Indicted For 'Disturbing' Child Pornography Possession: Feds
The Providence resident had numerous child sexual abuse material images and videos on his personal devices, the U.S. Attorney's Office said.
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Malden, MA|News|
Judge Orders Release Of Mother Of Karoline Leavitt's Nephew: Reports
The Brazilian mom was arrested by ICE and is fighting deportation.
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Providence, RI|News|
Providence Casino Cheat Craps Out: Cops
The Providence man was arrested by the Gaming Enforcement Unit, police said.
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Across Rhode Island|News|
Johnston Man Possessed Child Pornography: Police
The Johnston man was arrested by the Computer Crimes Unit/Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force, police said.
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Across Rhode Island|News|
Here's How RI Stacks Up On Unemployment
A new analysis examines where unemployment claims are decreasing the most across the country.
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Across Massachusetts, MA|News|
Highly Contagious Norovirus Spreading Rapidly In MA: What To Know
Norovirus cases typically spike after Christmas and New Year’s gatherings.
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Providence, RI|News|
3 Arrested After 7 Providence College Students Overdose: Cops
The seven students survived, officials said.
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Providence, RI|News|
Providence Food Stamp Fraud Foiled: Cops
The Providence woman fraudulently obtaining public or government assistance, police said.
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East Providence, RI|News|
Drunken Pawtucket Hit-And-Run Driver Apprehended: Cops
The Pawtucket man refused a chemical test, police said.
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Pawtucket, RI|News|
Central Falls Drunken Wrong-Way Driver Hit With Gun Charge: Cops
The armed Central Falls man crashed his car in Pawtucket, police said.
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Plymouth, MA|News|
1 Killed, 3 Injured, Including Firefighter, In Middleborough Blaze
The cause of the fire remains under investigation.
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