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North Providence may exceed tax cap as costs climb
6+ hour, 43+ min ago (64+ words) The average North Providence homeowner's tax bill could increase by $500 thanks in part to new school construction debt and a shrinking tax base after a hospital was sold to a nonprofit. The average North Providence homeowner's tax bill could increase…...
North Providence police searching for missing man
3+ hour, 56+ min ago (134+ words) NORTH PROVIDENCE, R. I. (WPRI) " The North Providence Police Department is asking the public for help finding a man who was last seen Friday. According to police, 63-year-old Anthony Joseph Caldaron. .. NORTH PROVIDENCE, R. I. (WPRI) " The North Providence Police Department is asking the…...
AHL Game Recap: Springfield on the Verge of Advancing Following OT Win Against Providence
6+ hour, 43+ min ago (249+ words) Calle Rosen scored to give Springfield a 1-0 lead. After a few shots from Providence, Matthew Poitras tied the game at 1-1. Dillon Dube went to the box for tripping with 54 seconds left. Providence would break the tie with a power play…...
Rhode Island builds hope with stronger mental health care. Here's how.
14+ hour, 36+ min ago (520+ words) Ever since the Brown University shooting at the end of 2025, mental health has been top of mind for me " both in thinking about the welfare of our society, but frankly also worrying about my own staff and how they deal…...
Weather Service issues wind and fire advisory for Rhode Island
17+ hour, 29+ min ago (209+ words) With a warm, windy day expected, the National Weather Service is warning of an elevated risk for fires. "The combination of southwest winds gusting to 35 to 45 mph, relative humidity as low as 30 to 35 percent, and a lack of significant rainfall…...
North Providence police seek help to find missing man
16+ hour, 45+ min ago (56+ words) North Providence police are asking for help locating a missing man. Police said 63-year-old Anthony Joseph Caldaron was last seen on Friday. Officers said he was wearing a baseball cap and black hooded sweatshirt. According to police, he is known…...
Rhode Island artists can design the next PVDFest poster
13+ hour, 41+ min ago (186+ words) Want to design the next PVDFest poster? Providence is currently taking applications from Rhode Island-based artists age 21 or older. The finalist will receive $3, 000, in addition to the honor of having their design used in printed posters and other marketing materials…...
Game Stop makes unsolicited bid to acquire online auction giant e Bay for $56 B
1+ day, 30+ min ago (48+ words) Video game retailer Game Stop wants to buy the considerably larger e Bay for $56 billion. NPR's Leila Fadel asks Wall Street Journal reporter Lauren Thomas about the offer. The post Game Stop makes unsolicited bid to acquire online auction giant…...
Rhode Island declared independence before other colonies: Here's what happened May 4, 1776
19+ hour, 43+ min ago (400+ words) PROVIDENCE, R. I. (WJAR) " While much of the country celebrates independence on the Fourth of July, Rhode Island marks its own historic moment two months earlier. On May 4, 1776, 250 years ago, the Ocean State became the first of the 13 colonies to formally renounce…...
With a leadership change expected, a look at recent Rhode Island House speakers
14+ hour, 41+ min ago (274+ words) It sure looks like the Rhode Island House could see a shakeup in the coming days if House Speaker Joe Shekarchi chooses to apply for a vacant Supreme Court seat. He has until Thursday to decide. My colleague Ed Fitzpatrick…...