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Newburyport carjacking suspect arrested in Exeter
A carjacking suspect from Newburyport was taken into custody in Rhode Island Friday night.Police charged David Agneta, 46, ...
Man arrested, officer injured, following large disturbance in Providence
A man was arrested following a large disturbance outside of Noir Lounge in Providence late Saturday night. According to a city spokesperson, around 10:30 p.m., officers ...
Large police presence in Providence
It’s official: Rhode Island’s third giant troll sculpture will soon call East Providence home. Jonathan Decasanova with the Rhode Island Blood Center joined 12 News at 4 for Friday's segment of ...
Air quality alert issued in Rhode Island due to wildfire smoke particles in air
Rhode Island environmental officials are issuing an air quality alert for the entire state Saturday.ALSO READ: Trees topple, ...
Camp Cronin; Washington Bridge demolition; Aquapalooza: Top stories this week
Why electric rates will be lower this winter; and RI's rising number of disability pensions for first responders.
Make plans with help from The Providence Journal. How our events calendar works
If you have a great event happening, you can also promote it through The Journal's calendar listing. Visit the same link ...
Best Known for Its Gilded Age Architecture, Newport, Rhode Island, Is Also Home to a Rich Legacy of Black History
The city’s long-standing connection to Black affluence and entrepreneurship is the focus of the latest season of HBO’s The ...