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North Providence · North ProvidenceGregory Michael Markley, a beloved husband, son and brother, passed away on March 15, 2024, at the age of 67. A funeral service was held in the Chapel at Jeffcoat-Trant Funeral Home on April 6 and he was laid to rest April 10 at Ft. Mitchell National Cemetery.Markley, a native of Pawtucket, Rhode Island, was born to Joseph and Helen Markley on May 31, 1956. He soon began his military career, first in the Rhode Island Army National Guard, before …See the Story
Tribute to The Observer columnist Greg Markley
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North Providence · North ProvidenceThere’s an old hypothetical dilemma that’s often used in journalism ethics classes about reporting on a misdemeanor arrest of a prominent member of the community. Like most of those hypotheticals, the question is designed to make you think about how to deal with a no-win situation. Reporting on it creates blowback from your community. Not reporting on it makes it look like you’re showing favoritism. And, like all of those situations, the only re…See the Story
Sports column: We love you too, Malcolm — but we also have a responsibility to uphold - The Vicksburg Post
ACLU · North ProvidenceNORTH PROVIDENCE – Representatives from the ACLU of Rhode Island have expressed deep concern to town officials about a plan to install Flock Safety cameras locally, saying these automated license plate readers (ALPRs) are deceptively named.See the Story
Flock camera vote put off as safeguards sought
North Providence · North ProvidenceNORTH PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) — Former Patriots cornerback Malcolm Butler was arrested by North Providence police on DUI charges earlier this month. According to a police report obtained by ABC6 News, Butler was arrested on Mineral Spring Avenue on March 16, just after 3:30 a.m. The officer who arrested Butler writes in his report that Butler was stopped and blocking a lane of traffic. The officer continues describing a “strong odor of alcoholic…See the Story
Former Patriot arrested on DUI charge in Rhode Island
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NFL · North ProvidenceMalcolm Butler, the hero of Super Bowl 49, was arrested for allegedly driving drunk in North Providence on March 16. Butler was charged with driving under the influence of liquor, refusing a chemical test, and stopping at a prohibited intersection. He was booked at police headquarters without incident and was summonsed to appear in court on Thursday.See the Story
Vicksburg native, Patriots Super Bowl hero arrested on suspicion of drunk driving
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North Providence · North ProvidenceDr. David S. Healey, who is listed online as practicing as a pediatrician in Worcester, Massachusetts, and North Providence, Rhode Island, was arraigned on a felony charge of first-degree child molestation on March 15. In addition to turning in his Rhode Island medical license, Healey agreed last week to stop practicing medicine in Massachusetts. Authorities allege Healey sexually abused a 7-year-old girl in Barrington, Massachusetts.See the Story
Mass. and RI doctor accused of molesting child, surrenders medical license
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North Providence · North ProvidenceJoshua McCullough, 60, of Warwick, R.I., faces charges of first degree robbery and felony assault. He was previously known as Terrell Muhammad when he shot and killed Boston officer Thomas Rose on Feb. 19, 1993. McCullough was convicted and sentenced to 26-30 years in prison for Rose's killing. He ended up serving 15 years before his release in 2009.See the Story
Man jailed for killing police officer now charged with robbing Family Dollar employee
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North Providence · North ProvidenceClaire Flynn, 61, was found shot to death inside her Centerdale Avenue home. Flynn was a retired nurse for the R.I. Department of Corrections. Anyone with information is asked to call the North Providence Police Detective Jason Burlingame at (401) 231-4533 ext. 1115.See the Story
Police seek new leads in North Providence woman’s death
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