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Providence police investigate pedestrian hit-and-run

Providence Police Department said it is investigating a pedestrian hit-and-run on Monday.

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East Providence stabbing suspect being held

A North Providence man is being held by police, suspected in a Friday evening stabbing in East Providence.The victim was found, bleeding profusely, at the Cumbe

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Burrillville police say two officers were dragged by fleeing driver

Burrillville police said Saturday that two police officers were dragged a short distance by a suspect who fled a traffic stop.

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Rhode Island National Guard returns from Kosovo mission

A homecoming was held in North Kingstown for members of the Rhode Island National Guard on Saturday morning.

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Police intervene at tense 360 High School board meeting

Providence Police were called to the 360 High School board meeting over capacity concerns on Thursday night.

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Roger Williams University receives $1.69 million earmark for new environmental lab

U.S. Senator Jack Reed delivered a $1.69 million federal earmark to Roger Williams University to help equip the university's new laboratory.

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RIPTA holds job fair as authority seeks changes to service

The Rhode Island Public Transit Authority is holding a job fair on Thursday as the authority seeks changes to routes partly due to a lack of drivers.

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Man accused of setting North Providence church on fire faces federal charge

Federal authorities are charging a North Providence man for allegedly setting fire to the Shiloh Gospel Temple on Charles Street on Sunday.

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Two weeks since Pawtucket voted to leave city hall, future remains murky

It's been two weeks since Pawtucket voted to leave city hall because of escalating repairs, and it's still unclear if the move is permanent or temporary.

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Massachusetts Senator Marc Pacheco to not seek re-election

Taunton State Senator Marc Pacheco announced he will not be running for another term.

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