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Two firefighters and two residents were transported to the hospital late on Tuesday afternoon.

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Two firefighters and two residents were transported to the hospital late on Tuesday afternoon.

Starting Friday night, commuters who use I-95 and Rt. 146 will see some new lane shifts as they negotiate the maze of Providence highways.
Community United 4 Positive Change says it is working with the city on a list of demands.
The RI Attorney General said the Coastal Resources Management Council should follow the rules when it comes to the Block Island marina plan.
A "tree equity" grant will identify 140 areas in need of shade. The idea is that every neighborhood deserves health-giving trees.
The EOHHS head says a legal review of the hospital's Medicaid billing woes is protected under "attorney-client privilege," WPRI reports.
Three hour-long sessions on "How to Avoid Scams" will be offered at the Lincoln Senior Center.
Courtney Hilaire allegedly stole Social Security numbers, gained CARES Act unemployment, and manufactured fake licenses and credit cards.
Passes go on sale this week for Charlestown Breachway, East Matunuck, Misquamicut, Roger Wheeler, Salty Brine & Scarborough state beaches.
Police say gunshots were exchanged Friday at an auto shop on Harris Ave. One man was killed and another fled.
Expressions of hatred and bigotry have become more blatant and 'out in the open for all to witness,' Rep. Karen Alzate said.
The Mayor is asking everyone to chip in to make the Gaspee Days Parade a reality — and he explained why they are crowdsourcing this year.
Concerns about noise, vibration and flickering led the board to vote 5-1 to prohibit wind turbines, according to a local report.
The pyrolysis plant planned for West Warwick near the East Greenwich line would process 70 tons of medical waste per day.
A special House commission would take a new look at the Coastal Resources Management Council and provide recommendations for change.
It happened Wednesday night around 11 p.m. near George Bennett Highway and John Street.
Fees for Lot G at the Port of Galilee could also increase. RIDEM plans virtual hearings on April 26, and the public comment window is open.
Demolition of the old school begins in June, and new a state-of-the art STEAM facility will take its place.
Larry Mouradjian fought to preserve the park in Warwick, but naming the new fishing pier after him requires a special act of legislature.
Matos was sworn in today as the state's first lieutenant governor of color.