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Cumberland, Rhode Island · CumberlandThree adults and four children were taken to Rhode Island Hospital and Hasbro Children's Hospital to be treated for minor burns. State Fire Marshal Tim McLaughlin said it appeared a 3-inch shell did not explode in the air. He said the shell then hit the ground, then bounced and hit several people.See the Story
Several injured after fireworks incident in Cumberland
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Providence, Rhode Island · Providence Providence police and the R.I. Department of Children, Youth and Families are investigating the death of a 10-month-old boy. Police were called to the 200 block of Chad Brown Street on Saturday morning for reports of an infant that possibly drowned in a bathtub. The incident remains under investigation.See the Story
Providence police, DCYF investigating death of 10-month-old
34% Center coverage: 3 sources
Providence, Rhode Island · ProvidenceThe person was not in the crosswalk at the time of the crash, police say. The hit-and-run happened just before 2 a.m. on Allens Avenue. Police said a car that fled the scene has been identified, but no further information was released.See the Story
Pedestrian seriously injured in hit-and-run
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Providence, Rhode Island · ProvidenceThe heat and humidity will continue into the beginning of the week.See the Story
Heat, humidity continues through beginning of week
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North Providence · North ProvidenceThe incident happened just before 6:30 p.m. on Wentworth Street. Chief Alfredo Ruggiero said four to five Black men broke through the front door. They then held a man and two women at gunpoint inside the home. The men stole about $3,000 in cash and possibly drugs.See the Story
Police: 3 held at gunpoint in armed home invasion
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US & Canada · WoonsocketKaren Kogel, 70, was pronounced dead at the scene. She was a passenger in a 2015 Toyota. The driver of the Toyota, a 72-year-old man, sustained life-threatening injuries. All occupants in both vehicles were wearing seatbelts.See the Story
Woonsocket woman killed in dump truck crash
100% Center coverage: 1 sources
East Providence · East ProvidenceRev. Rodney Thibault is not permitted to exercise public ministry nor present himself as a priest in public settings. The allegations do not involve a minor, the Diocese of Fall River said. Rev. Michael Ciryak will serve as temporary administrator of the parish. The announcement was made at this weekend's services at the Transfiguration of the Lord Parish.See the Story
North Attleboro priest placed on administrative leave
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Providence, Rhode Island · ProvidenceThe holiday is celebrated to remember the end of World War II in the Pacific. The Ocean State is the only state that celebrates Victory Day.RIPTA is running a special holiday schedule to commemorate the state holiday. In some cities and towns, trash collection will be pushed back a day.See the Story
Rhode Island celebrates Victory Day
Providence, Rhode Island · ProvidenceNo one was injured and no arrests have been made at this time according to police. The shooting happened at the intersection of Westfield Street and Elmwood Avenue on Monday. streets blocked off and police questioning witnesses at the scene just before 1:30 a.m.See the Story
Car shot at in Providence
East Providence · East ProvidenceA heat advisory is in effect and has been extended through tomorrow evening. Feel like temperatures will once again range from the upper 90s to lower 100s inland and mid-90s at the coast this afternoon. After tying the record high of 95 on Sunday, we'll be close to near record highs today. The record to beat for August 8 is 95 from 1909.See the Story
Weather Alert: Heat Advisory Continues with Near Record Highs Today
100% Center coverage: 1 sources
Providence, Rhode Island · ProvidenceThe Rhode Island Department of Health said Sunday that they will pass out thousands of Narcan later this month. International Overdose Awareness Day, which is Aug 31, they will train people how to use Narcan to end an overdose. To register to volunteer visit their website.See the Story
