Jack Perry
Providence Journal
Massachusetts, United States
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Winter isn't done: Powerful storm will bring snow, rain, could knock out power in RI
A powerful coastal storm starting tonight and continuing into Wednesday morning will bring strong wind, rain and snow to the region. → Read More
RI woman recounts flight with man accused of trying to stab flight attendant
East Greenwich resident Lisa Olsen didn't get scared until she saw the ranting passenger charging toward the front of the plane. → Read More
Roger Williams Park Zoo plans 'summer of dinos' with dinosaur exhibit, special presentations
Roger Williams Park Zoo's "immersive, walk-through" dinosaur exhibit is an example of the zoo's expanding its offerings beyond the traditional. → Read More
RI's largest nonprofit gave away $83 million in grants in 2022, its second-highest total
The Rhode Island Foundation awarded $83 million in grants to about 2,400 nonprofit organizations in 2022, the foundation announced. → Read More
Once lost, this rediscovered Cranston burial plot may hold a Revolutionary War veteran
Andrew Grover and others want to make sure a historical cemetery he rediscovered on a hike gets proper recognition. → Read More
Despite acquittal in shooting of teen, Pawtucket moves to fire Daniel Dolan
Pawtucket will move to fire police officer Daniel Dolan, who was cleared last month of criminal charges in shooting a teenager, Pawtucket Mayor Donald R. Grebien announced. → Read More
An Owl entangled in fishing line dangled from a Narragansett bridge. How it was rescued
Alerted by onlookers, environmental police officers rescued an owl caught in fishing line and suspended from a Narragansett bridge. → Read More
Sexually transmitted infections are increasing in Rhode Island. Here's what to know.
Sexually transmitted infections have increased in Rhode Island and across the country. Local expert Dr. Philip Chan provides some insight and answer. → Read More
Born without front legs, RI pup to play in Sunday's Puppy Bowl
Born without front legs on Christmas Day 2021, Joey was adopted by a Tiverton couple and will play in Sunday's Puppy Bowl. → Read More
State investigating after swan shot, killed on Warwick's Gaspee Point
It's illegal to hunt swans in Rhode Island. Responsible party could face charge, fine of up to $5K → Read More
Cold case solved by Cumberland Police: 'Yes, (Scarlett), there is a Santa Claus'
DNA tests were inconclusive, but Cumberland PD kept digging until they ID'ed the man in red. For Scarlett Doumato, it was Christmas all over again. → Read More
Warming centers are opening around Rhode Island. Here's where to find one.
With "dangerously cold" arctic air moving into the region, the state, cities, towns and organizations are opening warming centers to keep people safe. → Read More
We just had the third-warmest January on record, but this weekend will be dangerously cold
After a warm January, Southern New England will get a bitter taste of cold as the temperature should drop below zero overnight Friday. → Read More
Driver dies after SUV hits house in Cranston
A driver died after an SUV hit two other vehicles and struck a house on Dyer Avenue Wednesday night, the Cranston police said. → Read More
Dr. Megan Ranney to leave Brown, lead Yale School of Public Health
During the dark early days of the COVID-19 pandemic, Ranney emerged as one of the most recognizable faces and deeply knowledgeable voices in the fight. → Read More
Burrillville company recalls 52,000 pounds of sausage products due to infection concern
A Burrillville company is recalling nearly 53,000 pounds of sausage products due to possible contamination. → Read More
Runaway dog shot and killed in E. Providence. Now, police are asking for the public's help.
A husky named Niko ran away from its East Providence home last week and later died after suffering a pellet or gunshot wound to his head. → Read More
A romance scammer stole $660K from a Wakefield resident. Now, she's going to prison for it.
A Texas woman will serve more than six years in federal prison and forfeit a Bentley and other "stolen luxuries" for a $2.5 million romance scam. → Read More
Central Falls woman, 25, dies in crash on Route 95
A Central Falls woman died early Monday morning when the car she was driving rolled over and hit a tree. → Read More
Is Santa real? Cumberland girl, 10, hopes DNA test on cookie, carrots will settle it
A Cumberland girl, 10, thinks she knows how determine whether Santa Claus is real. She's asked the police to test a cookie Santa left behind for DNA. → Read More