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Murder Arrests + Fireworks + Samuel Slater's Birthday
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The stadium itself will be closed to the public, but people will be able to observe the fireworks from across the city.
Chief Tina Goncalves said officers will be on the lookout for scofflaws. People with information are aked to submit anonymous tips.
Jahcolin Rodrigues and Todd Alicea are charged with murder in the May 15 drive-by shooting death of Leonardo Tavares.
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Knott, the town's police chief, has been nominated to a combined Town Manager/Director of Public Safety role.
The town proposes to increase its property tax levy by 2.99 percent for fiscal 2021-2022.
Robin Hollow Solar LLC proposes a 40MW project in a rural farming residential zone.
The Committee on Rules, Government Ethics and Oversight will meet via WebEx on June 7 at 4 p.m.
Mayor Maria Rivera said she supports legislation that would let all low-income children qualify for the state's Medicaid program.
The event for people with autism and special needs is slated for June 5 at the North Scituate barracks.
The man handed the teller a note that said "No die Packs. Quick! Very sorry.”
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Dant Hirsch arrives in Rhode Island with strong experience in luxury hospitality.
Rhode Island energy officials say a program that encourages solar developers to build on contaminated properties has been 'very successful.'
Police deployed a SWAT team and mental health clinician while responding to a home on Canterbury Drive.
If you've ever wanted to learn about snakes in Rhode Island, now's your chance.
The House Finance Committee heard testimony on the troubled state hospital with its campuses in Burrillville and Cranston.
RISP blamed RIDOT for creating a hazardous traffic pattern, a memo procured by GoLocalProv states. One crash involved a Pawtucket man.
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