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WPRI 12 @wpri12.bsky.social · 2h

A windsurfer was rescued Monday afternoon after struggling against harsh weather brought on by the nor’easter near Sandy Point Island.

More: https://www.wpri.com/news/local-news/south-county/windsurfer-rescued-in-westerly-amid-noreaster-conditions/

WPRI 12 @wpri12.bsky.social · 2h

Dozens of Fall River residents packed a public hearing to express their concerns with Liberty Utilities’ proposed gas rate hikes. https://www.wpri.com/news/local-news/se-mass/insane-residents-frustrated-with-liberty-utilities-proposed-gas-rate-hikes/

‘Insane’: Residents frustrated with Liberty Utilities’ proposed gas rate hikes

Dozens of Fall River residents packed Tuesday night’s public hearing to express their concerns with Liberty Utilities’ proposed gas rate hikes.

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WPRI 12 @wpri12.bsky.social · 3h

Rhode Island’s first Wingstop has officially opened its doors. https://www.wpri.com/news/local-news/northwest/ri-opens-first-wingstop-in-johnston/

RI opens first Wingstop in Johnston

Rhode Island’s first Wingstop has officially opened its doors.

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WPRI 12 @wpri12.bsky.social · 3h

There’s a new pilot program in Rhode Island’s East Bay that aims to divert food scraps from the landfill.

Details: https://www.wpri.com/news/local-news/east-bay/spots-still-available-for-curbside-compost-program-in-3-ri-communities/

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WPRI 12 @wpri12.bsky.social · 4h

#WATCH: Peter Neronha has about 14 months left before he steps away from his term-limited role as Rhode Island’s attorney general. What he hopes to accomplish before his term is up: ⤵️

Community Focus: RI Attorney General Peter Neronha

Peter Neronha has roughly 14 months left before he steps away from his term-limited role as Rhode Island’s attorney general.

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WPRI 12 @wpri12.bsky.social · 4h

Travel on Route 4 in East Greenwich will be affected in the coming weeks as RIDOT works to replace the Frenchtown Road Bridge.

Overnight closures coming to Route 4 in East Greenwich

Starting next Monday, Oct. 20, RIDOT will be closing sections of Route 4 during the overnight hours so crews can install steel beams on the Frenchtown Road overpass.

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WPRI 12 @wpri12.bsky.social · 6h

A Fall River paramedic is receiving recognition after he attempted to rescue someone from the Taunton River last week. https://www.wpri.com/news/local-news/se-mass/fall-river-paramedic-hailed-hero-after-attempted-water-rescue/

Fall River paramedic hailed hero after attempted water rescue

A Fall River paramedic is receiving recognition after he attempted to rescue someone from the Taunton River last week.

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WPRI 12 @wpri12.bsky.social · 7h

The driver who nearly slammed into an Attleboro Dunkin’ last week has received a citation for negligent operation of a motor vehicle, according to authorities.

Driver cited after nearly crashing into Attleboro Dunkin’

The driver who nearly slammed into a Dunkin’ in Attleboro last week has received a citation, according to authorities.

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WPRI 12 @wpri12.bsky.social · 8h

Three people have been arrested in connection with a recent burglary at Mr. Z’s Pipasa by the Lake in Glocester, according to police.

Police: Suspects caught after burglary at Glocester restaurant

After searching the truck and a building across the street from the restaurant, police said they seized evidence including liquor, four rifles —one of which was an AK-47— and $400 in cash.

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WPRI 12 @wpri12.bsky.social · 8h

Five men are facing drug and gun-related charges after Rhode Island and Massachusetts State Police seized 4,865 grams of cocaine, 100 grams of fentanyl, two loaded guns and nearly $80,000: https://www.wpri.com/news/local-news/blackstone-valley/cocaine-fentanyl-bust-leads-to-5-arrests-in-ri-mass/

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WPRI 12 @wpri12.bsky.social · 9h

A woman in her 70s who was trapped in her third-floor apartment last week when a fire tore through the New Bedford building has died as a result of her injuries.

Woman dies after being pulled from New Bedford fire

The woman critically injured in a fire that tore through a New Bedford apartment building last week has died.

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WPRI 12 @wpri12.bsky.social · 10h

That stubborn coastal storm is slowing moving away. Now, Tony is tracking when the sunshine returns. Don't miss his forecast coming up at 4.
https://www.wpri.com/weather-now/weather-now-for-tue-10-14-25/

WPRI 12 @wpri12.bsky.social · 10h

The three suspects arrested in connection with the death of a 12-year-old girl whose remains were found in Connecticut appeared in court on Tuesday.

Suspects in death of young girl whose remains were found in New Britain held on bond after facing judge

NEW BRITAIN, Conn. (WTNH) — The three suspects arrested in connection with the death of a 12-year-old girl whose remains were found in New Britain appeared in court Tuesday. They did not ente…

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WPRI 12 @wpri12.bsky.social · 11h

#NEW: Providence police are at the scene of a car crash involving ICE agents that brought down a utility pole at the corner of Raymond Street and Chalkstone Avenue.

Police respond to crash involving ICE agents in Providence

Police are currently on the scene of a crash involving federal agents and civilians that brought down a utility pole in Providence.

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WPRI 12 @wpri12.bsky.social · 11h

D’Angelo, the Grammy-winning R&B artist who garnered mainstream attention with the shirtless “Untitled (How Does It Feel)” music video, has died at 51. The singer was battling cancer at the time of his death: https://www.wpri.com/entertainment-news/grammy-winning-rb-singer-dangelo-dies-at-51/

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WPRI 12 @wpri12.bsky.social · 12h

Federal investigators are looking into what caused a private plane to crash on I-195 in Dartmouth. At 4, we'll have the latest on those efforts, plus how the victims are being remembered.

WPRI 12 @wpri12.bsky.social · 12h

Davies Career & Technical High School's generator caught fire on Friday after a power outage caused by an external power surge, according to a school spokesperson.

Power surge, generator fire prompted evacuation at Lincoln school

Power was restored Saturday night, and the school reopened as normal on Monday.

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WPRI 12 @wpri12.bsky.social · 13h

WATCH LIVE: The Tracking the Tropics team has the latest on Lorenzo and what we can expect as hurricane season enters its home stretch.

NHC continues to monitor Tropical Storm Lorenzo in Atlantic | Tracking the Tropics

TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) — Little change is expected for Tropical Storm Lorenzo in the next few days, the National Hurricane Center said Tuesday. Located about 1,330 miles west of the Cabo Verde Islands,…

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WPRI 12 @wpri12.bsky.social · 14h

The high-speed lanes on both I-195 East and West at the Exit 19 ramp in Dartmouth will be closed while federal investigators are on scene of the deadly plane crash.
Details: https://www.wpri.com/news/local-news/se-mass/federal-investigators-to-visit-scene-of-deadly-plane-crash-in-dartmouth/

WPRI 12 @wpri12.bsky.social · 15h

A Middletown couple is being remembered as people who always gave back to the community.

RI couple killed in Dartmouth plane crash known for community involvement

MIDDLETOWN, R.I. (WPRI) — A Middletown couple is being remembered as people who always gave back to the community. Thomas Perkins, 68, and Agatha Perkins, 66, died after a private plane crashed on …

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WPRI 12 @wpri12.bsky.social · 15h

Lay’s said it would be removing artificial colors and refreshing its logo, bag design and advertising to “showcase that every chip is rooted in real potatoes.”

Lay’s overhauls ingredients, redesigns chip bags in ‘largest’ rebrand in its 100-year history

The next time you walk down the chip aisle at your local grocery store, some bags may look a little different.

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WPRI 12 @wpri12.bsky.social · 16h

Meta says teenagers on Instagram will be restricted to seeing PG-13 content by default and won’t be able to change their settings without a parent’s permission.

Instagram says it’s safeguarding teens by limiting them to PG-13 content

Meta says teenagers on Instagram will be restricted to seeing PG-13 content by default and won’t be able to change their settings without a parent’s permission.

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WPRI 12 @wpri12.bsky.social · 17h

That is the biggest first week in modern music history; at least, according to Luminate, the industry data and analytics company that began tracking sales in 1991.

Taylor Swift’s ‘The Life of a Showgirl’ makes history by selling 4 million copies in first week

Taylor Swift’s 12th studio album, “The Life of a Showgirl,” has officially sold 4.002 million equivalent album units — which includes album sales and streaming activity — in its first week in the U…

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WPRI 12 @wpri12.bsky.social · 17h

Today we would like to wish Melissa Sardelli a very happy birthday! Be sure to wish her a happy birthday below! 🎂

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WPRI 12 @wpri12.bsky.social · 18h

Massachusetts State Police troopers remained at the crash site overnight to “ensure the integrity of the scene” until their arrival.

Federal investigators to visit scene of deadly plane crash in Dartmouth

The investigation continues into a deadly plane crash that happened Monday in Dartmouth.

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