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Rhode Island State Senate Approves Bill To Keep Sex Offenders Away From Schools
If passed, sex offenders would have to stay 300 feet away from schools.
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Ax Attack Outside St. Patrick Church In Providence
An argument inside the church was taken outside where one man repeatedly bashed another's head with an ax, police said.
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7 Clever Ways Amazon Shoppers Could Boost Their Bank Accounts
From cash-back perks to simple savings hacks, here are ways shoppers could keep more money in their pockets.
Across Rhode Island|News|
These RI Restaurants And Chefs Win James Beard Nominations
The annual James Beard Awards recognize chefs, restaurateurs, food writers, critics and journalists.
Joseph Hosey, Patch Staff
Providence, RI|News|
Boys And Girls Battle In Nearly 1,000 Wrestling Bouts At 2026 New England Championships
Hundreds of boys and girls from Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, and Vermont competed at the 2-day tourney.
Tony Schinella, Patch Staff
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More Than 50K Without Power As Storm Rocks Rhode Island
Powerful thunderstorms brought down trees and power lines, with the most damage in the Providence area, according to Rhode Island Energy.
Karen Wall, Patch Staff
Across Rhode Island|News|
Rhode Island State Police Citizens' Academy Set For September 2025
The program provides citizens with a behind-the-scenes look at law enforcement.
Joseph Hosey, Patch Staff
Providence, RI|News|
Powerball Expected To Be Half A Billion On Saturday: Lottery Officials
If anyone wins, the projected one-time cash payout amount is expected to be more than $242.7 million before taxes.
Tony Schinella, Patch Staff
Providence, RI|News|
Papa Gino’s Offers Heart-Shaped Pizzas For Valentine’s Day
The chain, which has several locations in Rhode Island, is offering uncut pizzas through Saturday.
Tony Schinella, Patch Staff
Coventry, RI|News|
Coventry Elementary School Employee Accused Of Assaulting Student
Tiogue Elementary School life skill teaching assistant Petrina Lunardelli, 48, was accused of assaulting a student in December 2024.
Jimmy Bentley, Patch Staff
Cranston, RI|News|
See The Top 25 Most Borrowed Books In Rhode Island
Have you read any of these books? What are your fellow Ocean State residents missing out on?
Jimmy Bentley, Patch Staff
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5th Highest Mega Millions Jackpot Expected On Friday
The Mega Millions jackpot is expected to be $1.15 billion. The one-time cash payout option should be around $516 million before taxes.
Tony Schinella, Patch Staff
Across Rhode Island|News|
Mega Millions Jackpot Approaches $1 Billion
The 7th largest jackpot in the game’s history ($970 million) is expected to have a one-time cash payout of around $440 million before taxes.
Tony Schinella, Patch Staff
Providence, RI|News|
Tuesday’s Mega Millions Will Be 8th Largest In The History Of The Game
Lottery officials say the estimated one-time cash payout, before taxes, should be close to $340 million. No one has won in 14 weeks.
Tony Schinella, Patch Staff
Providence, RI|News|
Mega Millions Jackpot Projected To Jump To $800 Million: Lottery
Lottery officials say the jackpot is anticipated to be the 7th highest in the game’s history.
Tony Schinella, Patch Staff
Providence, RI|News|
Mega Millions Expected To Reach $627M On Friday
The one-time cash payout, before taxes, should be more than $309 million, according to lottery officials.
Tony Schinella, Patch Staff
Providence, RI|News|
RI Trucker Falls Asleep, Crashes In NH Construction Zone: State Police
Kenneth Irizarry of Providence reportedly fell asleep and crashed in a construction zone in Merrimack, NH, on Saturday.
Tony Schinella, Patch Staff
Providence, RI|News|
Shooting Victim Drives Himself To Rhode Island Hospital
The victim is in surgery as of around 3 p.m. and police are investigating the circumstances surrounding the shooting.
Cailin Loesch, Patch Staff
Warwick, RI|News|
3 Dogs Found Abandoned, Starving Near Warwick Park
Animal control officials say there will be a reward for any information that leads to the arrest of whoever abandoned the three dogs.
Jimmy Bentley, Patch Staff
East Providence, RI|News|
East Providence Names Its Next Fire Chief
Newly appointed Fire Chief Michael Carey has served in the East Providence Fire Department since 1990.
Jimmy Bentley, Patch Staff
Cranston, RI|News|
Cranston Giving Free Smoke, CO2 Alarms To Seniors, Other Residents
The Cranston Fire Department is offering smoke and carbon monoxide alarms for elderly residents and others with homes built before 1976.
Jimmy Bentley, Patch Staff
Warwick, RI|News|
Warwick Kayaker's Body Pulled From Narragansett Bay
The body of Timothy Chant, 60, was found along Barrington Town Beach Sunday evening, ABC6 reported, citing officials.
Cailin Loesch, Patch Staff
Newport, RI|News|
Pell Elementary School In Newport Hires School Translator
New Pell Elementary School translator Andres Guzman speaks Spanish and English. He is also learning Portuguese to help even more students.
Jimmy Bentley, Patch Staff
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RI Home’s Hidden Secret Will Preserve Your Dignity: How Much House
Secret rooms and passageways date back to the Egyptian Pyramids. Some shelter important secrets, while others are just for the fun of it.
Beth Dalbey, Patch Staff
