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Floods · CoventryCOVENTRY, R.I. (WPRI) — Russ Lindley has lived in his Station Street home for more than two decades. The Coventry resident, who described himself as a "100% disabled veteran," also claims he's been struggling with persistent with flooding ever since he moved in. "I'm 65 years old. I should not have to deal with this without any assistance," he told 12 News Monday. "I don't ask for help as a general rule. I pretty much go at it the military way. …See the Story
Disabled veteran frustrated with ongoing flooding at Coventry home
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Coventry, Rhode Island · CoventryCOVENTRY, R.I. (WPRI) -- A black bear was spotted in the yard of a Coventry home on Saturday morning. The homeowner's doorbell camera captured footage of this bear strolling through their yard and knocking down a bird feeder.
ALSO READ: Black bear passes through Burrillville neighborhood This took place on Sharon Drive, not too far from Coventry High School. Coventry police confirmed to 12 News that this sighting was reported and the bea…See the Story
Black bear spotted in yard of Coventry home
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Paramedic · CoventryCOVENTRY, R.I. (WPRI) — Miranda Hennessy is lucky to be alive. The 33-year-old mother of three, who's a paramedic in Coventry, has been out of work since she was hit by an oncoming car while on the job last month. Hennessy was responding to a medical emergency that night at a home off of Victory Highway with two of her colleagues. "Our ambulance was out of service due to mechanical issues, so we took our fire engine," she explained. Hennessy, wh…See the Story
Coventry paramedic injured in hit-and-run urges driver to ‘do the right thing’
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Coventry, Rhode Island · CoventryCOVENTRY, R.I. (WPRI) — Driving down Centre of New England Boulevard, you'll notice some closed down businesses while trying to dodge a countless number of bumps and potholes on the road. The view is discouraging for Coventry residents like Ralph Uva, who has lived nearby for almost as long as it's been there. "It's been in constant disrepair," Uva said. "No one wants to take any responsibility for it. It's impossible to find anyone who will tak…See the Story
Coventry expects $500M with incoming developments at Centre of New England
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Coventry, Rhode Island · CoventryCOVENTRY, R.I. (WPRI) — The Connecticut man charged in connection with a hit-and-run that injured an officer in Coventry earlier this week has turned himself in, according to police. Ryland Roy, 19, of Thompson, is accused of hitting an officer with his car on the Coventry Greenway, also known as the Trestle Trail. Officers were called to the Coventry Greenway Tuesday night to break up a gathering near the Old Rail Bridge.
RELATED: Connecti…See the Story
Coventry hit-and-run suspect faces judge
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Police · CoventryCOVENTRY, R.I. (WPRI) — Police arrested a Coventry man accused of trying to lure kids into the woods near an elementary school in town. Officers were called to East Shore Drive Thursday evening to investigate reports of a man in the woods attempting to give kids drugs. Police said the man, 63-year-old John Anderson, approached two children and offered them marijuana as they were were walking down a wooded path near Tiogue Elementary School. The …See the Story
Police: Man tried to lure kids into woods with drugs
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Coventry, Rhode Island · CoventryCOVENTRY, R.I. (WPRI) — The Rhode Island Department of Health is advising people to avoid contact with Carbuncle Pond in Coventry due to blue-green algae blooms. The department says people should refrain from swimming, boating, kayaking and fishing in the pond. Pets should also be kept away from the water.
RELATED: What to do if you come across an algae bloom The state health laboratory detected toxins from water samples collected by the…See the Story
Toxic algae blooms detected in Coventry pond
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