Across Massachusetts, MA|News|
120,450 Cookies Sold At Target Stores In MA Recalled: Report
The cookies were potentially contaminated with wood, according to the Food and Drug Administration.
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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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Newport, RI|News|
Rhode Island Foundation Awards $375,000 In Grants For Services To Newport County Residents
The funding will support work ranging from educational programs and recreation to meal programs and domestic violence prevention.
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Pawtucket, RI|News|
Rhode Island Man Tampered With Odometer: Cops
The Hope resident was arrested Saturday, the Rhode Island State Police said.
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Across Rhode Island|News|
Providence Fugitive Wanted In Ohio Nabbed: Cops
The Providence man was wanted in Ohio on a charge of violating his parole for aggravated robbery and felony assault, police said.
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Across Rhode Island|News|
Rhode Island Hit With Air Quality Alert
Unhealthy levels of ozone are expected Tuesday.
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North Providence, RI|News|
WWII Vet At Lincolnwood Rehabilitation Honored On Victory Day
During the war, Desjardins operated a .30 caliber water-cooled machine gun.
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North Providence, RI|News|
North Providence Conspiracy Kingpin Sentenced To 110 Months
The North Providence man led the conspiracy from his dining room table, the U.S. Attorney's Office said.
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Cranston, RI|News|
Killing At Cranston Apartment Complex
A male victim was shot to death at the Pocasset Village apartments, police said.
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Newport, RI|News|
Scammers Posing As Newport Police Make Sex Assault Warrant Claims
The elaborate scam involves spoofing the Newport Police Department phone number.
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Pawtucket, RI|News|
Central Falls Killer Gets 2 Life Sentences
The sentence was handed down following a 17-day trial in March, according to the Rhode Island Attorney General's Office.
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East Greenwich, RI|News|
Grifters Scammed $28K Out Of East Greenwich Man: Cops
The scammers claimed to be in the employ of the Federal Trade Commission, police said.
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Jamestown, RI|News|
Body Washed Up On Jamestown's Head's Beach
A swimmer discovered the body, police said.
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Across Massachusetts, MA|News|
MA Gov. Healey Signs Law Expanding Reproductive, Transgender Care
The updated Shield Law prevents the disclosure of sensitive data.
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Across Massachusetts, MA|News|
Retired Racehorse In MA Needs New Home
The mare retired from racing at 5 and is now 11.
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Across Rhode Island|News|
Rhode Island Minimum Wage To Increase $2 In 2 Years
The governor signed the law to increase the minimum wage this week.
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Across Rhode Island|News|
How Shifting Vaccine Policy Could Affect RI School-Age Children
What's changed since last school year?
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Bristol-Warren, RI|News|
Rhode Island's 2nd West Nile Sample of 2025 Spotted In Bristol: State
The first sample was found in East Providence, the Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management reported.
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West Greenwich, RI|News|
Virginian Arrested On Gun Charge In West Greenwich: Cops
The Virginia man was arrested during a traffic stop, police said.
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Coventry, RI|News|
Coventry's Tiogue Lake Infected With Algae: State
Swimming in the infected water could cause nervous system and liver damage.
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Pawtucket, RI|News|
Pawtucket Fugitive Wanted In Georgia Captured: Cops
The Pawtucket man was wanted on a charge of terroristic threats, police said.
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