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Nearly all of Bristol County deemed high-risk for COVID-19
Right now, Rehoboth is the only community in Bristol County that has not been deemed high risk. → Read More
Push-ups in a pencil skirt: Raimondo accepts viral challenge
Raimondo posted a video of herself cranking out 11 push-ups, in a skirt no less. → Read More
Police searching for truck that hit, injured Fall River man riding scooter
The incident happened around 9:30 p.m. Monday at the intersection of Plymouth Avenue and Rodman Street. → Read More
Warwick dog park shut down due to parvovirus
The Warwick Animal Shelter urges owners to take their dog to the vet immediately if they're experiencing these symptoms. → Read More
RI National Guard troops to aid Hurricane Dorian relief efforts in Bahamas
Hitting as a catastrophic Category 5, the hurricane ravaged the island nation, destroying homes and infrastructure and killing at least 23 people, according to CBS News. → Read More
Recreational pot shops one step closer to opening in New Bedford
The mayor's office announced the city has tentatively reached "host community agreements" with three applicants seeking dispensary licenses from the Massachusetts Cannabis Control Commission (CCC). → Read More
Police arrest man who allegedly chased store owner with machete
The incident took place Tuesday night at Summit Liquors on Hartford Avenue in Providence. → Read More
Veteran Fall River Police K9 is headed to retirement
After nearly 8 years of service, Fall River Police K9 Oro is calling it a career. → Read More
Igloo comes out with biodegradable cooler
The Texas-based company is now selling the world's first cooler made from biodegradable materials. → Read More
Dunkin’ now offering delivery service
Customers can order drinks, donuts, breakfast sandwiches, bagels, etc. via the mobile app or grubhub.com. → Read More
Officials: Mating season may be factor in recent bear sightings
Another black bear has been spotted in Rhode Island, one of several sightings in recent weeks. → Read More
Tickets selling fast for Bruins scrimmage ahead of Stanley Cup Final
The Bruins will split into two teams and play two 25-minute periods. → Read More
Police arrest suspects wanted for breaking into unlocked cars
The pair is charged with several counts of breaking and entering into motor vehicles, receiving stolen property and resisting arrest. → Read More
Environmental police help coyote with head stuck in railing
A coyote managed to get its head wedged in between the rungs of a railing. → Read More
Pawtucket Police therapy K9 visits elementary school
K9 Watson sat with students as officers read to them as part of "Reading Week" → Read More
Several bottles of alcohol, safe stolen during restaurant break-in
After releasing a surveillance image of the suspect, police received tips identifying the suspect as Lino Loyola, 55, of Middletown. → Read More
Free feminine hygiene products available for some Providence students
The plan is to eventually have these products at all Providence public schools. → Read More
Local family looking for handicap van for young girl
Avah Carreiro was riding in a car with her family on June 24, 2018, when they were involved in a crash. → Read More
Deadly stabbing under investigation in Taunton
A 50-year-old man was stabbed at a home on White Street Wednesday afternoon, according to police. → Read More
Newborn babies root for the Patriots in Super Bowl
The babies were photographed wearing Patriots pom-pom hats and wrapped in blankets Sunday night. → Read More