Cumberland, RI|News|
Cumberland Company Laying Off More Than 150 Workers: Department Of Labor
The company is going out of business, according to the Rhode Island Department of Labor and Training filing.
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Joseph Hosey was with Patch from 2010 to 2017 and returned in 2025. Hosey is a National Press Club John Aubuchon Press Freedom Award winner, was named the Northern Illinois University Journalist of the Year, was inducted into the Northern Illinois University Hall of Fame, and won Columnist of the Year awards from both the Illinois Associated Press and the Illinois Press Association. Hosey authored a book about the Drew Peterson case, "Fatal Vows: The Tragic Wives of Sergeant Drew Peterson," which was made into the record-setting Lifetime movie "Drew Peterson: Untouchable."
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Providence, RI|News|
Providence Woman Charged Bodily Fluid Assault
The Providence woman was arrested by the Adult Correctional Institutions Investigations Unit, police said.
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North Kingstown, RI|News|
North Kingstown Woman Wanted In Massachusetts Captured: Cops
The North Kingstown woman was arrested by the Adult Correctional Institutions Investigations Unit, police said.
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Across Rhode Island|News|
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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Across Massachusetts, MA|News|
5 Events That Are Practically A Rite Of Spring In Massachusetts
There's so much to do in Massachusetts now that spring is here.
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Across Rhode Island|News|
5 Events That Are Practically A Rite Of Spring In Rhode Island
There's so much to do in Rhode Island now that spring is here.
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Boston, MA|News|
Boston Convenience Store Owner Pleads Guilty To Multi-Million Dollar Snap Scheme
The store owner exchanged cash and liquor for SNAP benefits, according to the U.S. Attorney's Office.
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Across Rhode Island|News|
MA Man Wanted In CT Captured By RI State Police: Cops
The Massachusetts man was a fugitive from justice from Connecticut, police said.
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Across Rhode Island|News|
Easter 2026 Grocery And Retail Hours: What’s Open And Closed In Rhode Island
Easter Sunday falls on April 5 this year.
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Providence, RI|News|
Providence Man Wanted For Failing To Stop After Accident Pulled Over And Arrested: Cops
The Providence man was arrested during a traffic stop, police said.
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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.
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Providence, RI|News|
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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Pawtucket, RI|News|
Pawtucket Man Pleads Guilty To Possessing Child Pornography: Feds
The Pawtucket man possessed hundreds of child pornography images, according to the U.S. Attorney's Office.
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Across Rhode Island|News|
More Than $4M In Scholarships Available Through Rhode Island Foundation
The first major application deadline is April 13.
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Burlington, MA|News|
Disgraced Burlington HS Wrestling Coach Sentenced For Sexting Agent Posing As 14-Year-Old Girl
The former high school wrestling coach also proposed meeting for a sex date, according to the U.S. Attorney's Office.
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Across Rhode Island|News|
NWS Kicking Off SKYWARN Storm Spotter Training In Rhode Island
Train to become the nation's first line of defense against dangerous storms.
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Across Massachusetts, MA|News|
NWS Kicking Off SKYWARN Storm Spotter Training In Massachusetts
Train to become the nation's first line of defense against dangerous storms.
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Across Rhode Island|News|
Wanted Bronx Woman Captured By Rhode Island State Police: Cops
The Bronx woman was wanted in Massachusetts, police said.
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Providence, RI|News|
Woonsocket Man Wanted On Larceny Charge Captured: Cops
The Woonsocket man was wanted in connection with a Providence Police Department case, police said.
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Providence, RI|News|
Providence Man Wanted On Assault And Disorderly Conduct Charges Captured: Cops
The Providence Man was turned over to the Providence Police Department, the state police said.
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