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Stay current with all the latest and breaking news from Rhode Island, compare headlines and perspectives between news sources on stories happening today. In total, 2,532 stories have been published about Rhode Island which Ground News has aggregated in the past 3 months.Stay current with all the latest and breaking news from Rhode Island, compare headlines and perspectives between news sources on stories happening today. In total, 2,532 stories have been published about Rhode Island which Ground News has aggregated in the past 3 months.
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NCAA · ProvidenceA Brown University student is making history as the first female athlete to ever make an NCAA Division I varsity baseball team.See the Story
Brown University student is first woman to make Division 1 baseball team
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US & Canada · Rhode IslandFive stores are currently allowed to sell recreational cannabis products. The state could eventually have as many as 33 stores, according to the law. The law imposes a 10% state cannabis excise tax in addition to the 7% state sales tax and 3% local tax for the city or town in which the sale takes place.See the Story
Rhode Island is the latest state to allow recreational pot sales
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Cocaine · ProvidenceMiguel Colon, 36, pleaded guilty on Aug. 24, 2022 to a single charge of conspiracy to distribute and possess cocaine with intent to distribute. An FBI investigation found that Colon had bought various quantities of cocaine from a supplier. A court-authorized search was executed at Colon's apartment on Sept. 16.See the Story
Providence man sentenced to federal prison for trafficking cocaine
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Providence, Rhode Island · ProvidenceGovernor McKee announced this week that roughly 350 beds will be made available at the armory beginning in the next few weeks. It will run through April 15th. Residents near the Cranston St. Armory say they are happy to welcome a new warming center for the homeless in their backyard this winter.See the Story
Cranston St. residents ready to welcome homeless to armory
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Rhode Island · Rhode IslandRhode Island is 6-3 at home against the Friars since the opening of the Ryan Center. The home team has won each of the last five meetings. Don Kaull and Jimmy Wright will be remembered with a moment of silence before the opening tip. Archie Miller and Ed Cooley have faced each other two times previously.See the Story
PC-URI Rivalry a Test of Friendship Between Ed Cooley and Archie Miller
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Cats · Central FallsNORTH ATTLEBORO — A cat from Greece with an Irish name has used up more than his fair share of luck — and probably a few of his nine lives.See the Story
From Greece to Logan to ...Central Falls? North Attleboro woman recounts travels of Finn the cat
Newport, Rhode Island · NewportNEWPORT, R.I. (WPRI) — The former Newport man who reportedly stabbed another man to death in Providence six years ago will spend more than 22 years behind bars, according to Rhode Island Attorney General Peter Neronha. Jose Medina, 49, pleaded no contest last week to one count of manslaughter. Neronha said Medina stabbed 50-year-old Patrick Douglas in the chest back in May 2016 following an argument between the two.
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Man gets more than 20 years for deadly 2016 stabbing
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Newport, Rhode Island · NewportHistorically there has been a divide between the LGBTQ community and the police force. The department hopes this dedicated position will help reduce those barriers. Officer Caitlin Poplawski hopes to bridge the gap between both communities. If you want to be a part of the discussion, The Newport Police Department is encouraging all voices to come forward.See the Story
Newport police appoints their first LGBTQ liaison officer
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East Providence · East ProvidenceNicholas Spano, 39, has been charged with breaking and entering into a building in the nighttime. Spano is accused of stealing roughly $300 in cash, several packs of cigarettes and the cash register drawer. Police said a witness claimed she heard glass breaking inside the store.See the Story
Police: Man broke into Somerset smoke shop
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Bristol, Rhode Island · BristolThe Santa House is located at the corner of State and Thames streets in Bristol, R.I. It's the brainchild of Michael Rielly, a lifelong Bristolian. The Santa House offers children of all ages and abilities the chance to celebrate the holidays. It was built solely by volunteers, and isn't designed to make a profit.See the Story
Bristol’s own ‘Santa House’ exudes Christmas spirit
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Warwick, Rhode Island · WarwickWARWICK, R.I. (WPRI) — Convicted child rapist Richard Gardner faced a judge Friday over allegations that he violated the terms of his probation, according to the Rhode Island Attorney General's Office. Gardner agreed to waive his Fourth Amendment rights to allow probation officers access to his home and social media accounts without a warrant or probable cause. The AG's office said the accusations stem "from concerns about [Gardner's] internet u…See the Story
Convicted child rapist accused of violating probation
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