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East Providence · East ProvidenceEAST PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WPRI) -- Multiple local elected officials put out statements in response to the news of six hostages held by Hamas being found dead in Gaza.
READ MORE: Israelis erupt in protest to demand a cease-fire after 6 more hostages die in Gaza "My family & I mourn with the families of Hersh, Carmel, Eden, Alexander, Almog and Ori," Massachusetts Congressman Jake Auchincloss wrote on X, formerly known as Twitter. "May their …See the Story
Local leaders react to death of 6 hostages in Gaza
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East Providence · East ProvidenceEAST PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WPRI) — WPRI 12 is hosting a Back to School Supply Drive, encouraging people across Southern New England to donate school supplies in support of schools, students and teachers. WPRI 12 is partnering with Cardi’s Furniture & Mattresses, Ocean State Job Lot, Back to School RI, School on Wheels and the Rhode Island State Police. Donations can be dropped off now through Friday, Sept. 6, at any Cardi’s Furniture & Mattresses lo…See the Story
What's Happening: Back to School supply drive
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East Providence · East ProvidenceEAST PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WPRI) — More than 2,220 purple and yellow butterflies cover the lawn outside the East Providence Public Library. The butterflies are a visual representation of the hundreds of lives lost to accidental overdoses, according to library director Meredith Bonds-Harmon. "The purple [butterflies] are the lives lost and the yellow [butterflies] are the ripple effect, or those affected by the loss," Bonds-Harmon explained. Bonds-H…See the Story
Butterfly garden honors Rhode Islanders who have died of accidental overdoses
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East Providence · East ProvidenceEAST PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WPRI) — The football season is upon us which means New England Nation is back! Each week, we will have a New England Nation Preview, with a member of the 12 Sports team and Digital Reporter Paige Messier, to give you an idea of what you can expect to see on Sunday's special. This week's preview goes over the big QB decision made this week by Head Coach Jerod Mayo, the new Patriots Era and what you can expect to see on New…See the Story
New England Nation Preview: Week 1
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Republican Party · East ProvidenceEAST PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WPRI) — One of the most hotly contested races this election cycle is for the mayor's office in Cranston. Current Mayor Ken Hopkins is facing a challenge from state Rep. Barbara Ann Fenton-Fung in the Republican primary.
On Friday, Aug. 30, Hopkins and Fenton-Fung will go head-to-head in a Newsmakers debate moderated by Target 12 Chief Investigative Reporter Tim White and 12 News Politics Editor Ted Nesi. Watch the debate …See the Story
Cranston Mayoral GOP Debate: Friday at 6:30 pm
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East Providence · East ProvidenceEAST PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WPRI) — The man convicted of killing an East Providence barbershop owner a decade ago will remain behind bars for the rest of his life, a judge ruled Wednesday. Thomas Mosely, 43, is currently serving two consecutive life sentences for the murder of 42-year-old Yusef A’Vant. Court documents reveal that Justice Maureen McKenna Goldberg affirmed Mosely's conviction, concluding that the appeal lacked merit. Mosely's court-app…See the Story
Man convicted in 2014 barbershop murder loses appeal
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East Providence · East ProvidenceEAST PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WPRI) — Mosquito season lasts all the way through summer and fall, and with it comes the threat of diseases like eastern equine encephalitis (EEE) and West Nile virus. While human cases aren't overly common, the risk is there, so it's important to take steps to protect yourself, your family and your pets. In this article: Mosquito prevention tips | EEE symptoms | West Nile symptoms | Mosquito map Preventing mosquito bites …See the Story
How to prevent mosquito-borne diseases like EEE, West Nile Virus
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East Providence · East ProvidenceEAST PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WPRI) — 12 News continues to bring you Rhode Island employers who are currently hiring. Admiral Packaging Inc. is a leading provider of flexible packaging solutions based in Providence. They produce the bags and pouches for many of the brands you see on store shelves every day. They are looking to hire a Machine Operator/Packer for the second shift, a Set-up Technician, and an Industrial Maintenance and Facility Manager.
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On the Job: Admiral Packaging Inc. hiring several positions
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