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Helicopter crashes into pond in South Kingstown

A helicopter went down in South Kingstown on Tuesday morning.

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RIPTA needs 30 drivers to avoid service cuts

The Rhode Island Public Transit Authority said 30 bus drivers are the difference between keeping RIPTA the way it is or reducing service.

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Providence to enforce street weight limits as part of Washington Bridge mitigation plan

Providence Mayor Brett Smiley announced that the city will start enforcing local street weight limits next week.

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ICYMI: A plane crash in the bay, a major drug bust and trouble for the RIPTA boss

A plane crash in the bay, a major drug bust and trouble for the RIPTA boss

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Officials identify victim of fatal Route 44 hit-and-run in Dighton

Officials have identified the victim of a fatal hit-and-run on Route 44 in Dighton on Thursday night.

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Central Falls man accused of child molestation that lasted for years

A Central Falls man is facing charges for alleged child molestation that lasted for years, the Rhode Island Attorney General’s Office announced on Thursday.

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Providence City Council to hold forum on Smiley's plan to remove bike lanes

The Providence City Council will hold a public forum on Thursday to discuss Mayor Brett Smiley’s proposed plan to remove the South Water Street Bike Lanes.

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Chlorine leak reported at Providence Water Supply in Scituate

Scituate police said Thursday that a "minor" chlorine leak was reported at the Providence Water Supply.

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Newport closes southern section of Cliff Walk for repairs

The city of Newport said Thursday on its Facebook page that another section of the Cliff Walk is closed for repairs.

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Smoke engulfs home in Glocester

Heavy smoke poured out from a two-story home in Glocester Thursday afternoon.

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