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On Your Dime: Pothole damage claims to cost Rhode Island tens of thousands of dollars
23+ hour, 19+ min ago (361+ words) by TAMARA SACHARCZYK, NBC 10 NEWS (WJAR) " Pothole season is taking a toll on Rhode Island drivers and costing the state tens of thousands of dollars in damage claims. When a pothole damages a vehicle, drivers can file a reimbursement claim…...
Rhode Island Division of Motor Vehicles warns of fraudulent text messages
18+ hour, 4+ min ago (91+ words) The Rhode Island Division of Motor Vehicles is warning residents of a new surge in fraudulent text messages. The scams deceive recipients into clicking malicious links and submitting personal information under false threats of license suspension, fines and legal penalties....
Express bus service announced for World Cup 2026 matches; includes stop in Rhode Island
1+ day, 5+ hour ago (233+ words) (WJAR) " The Boston Host Committee announced an express bus service to World Cup 2026 matches in Foxborough on Tuesday, including a pickup location in Rhode Island. Officials said the tickets went on sale Tuesday morning for World Cup ticket holders. The…...
10 displaced after heavy fire in Providence
2+ day, 1+ hour ago (103+ words) PROVIDENCE, R. I. (WJAR) " A Providence home was deemed a total loss after a fire Monday afternoon. Providence Fire Chief Derek Silva said they responded to a house fire on Goddard Street. NBC 10's Leanna Faulk reports from Providence after a house…...
Trout fishing season begins in Rhode Island
3+ day, 5+ hour ago (102+ words) by TIM SCOTT, NBC 10 NEWS NORTH KINGSTOWN, R. I. (WJAR) " A weekend that local anglers have had circled on their calendar for months is finally here. The Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management (DEM) announced that the weekend of April 11 would mark…...
Rhode Island Home Show returns with new additions
5+ day, 3+ hour ago (363+ words) by CHRISTIAN RAPOZA, NBC 10 NEWS PROVIDENCE, R. I. (WJAR) " The Rhode Island home show has returned for its 76th year, renamed to the RIHome+ show. The addition of the plus marks an evolution of the show, blending home improvement with design, food, wellness,…...
Justice Maureen Mc Kenna Goldberg reflects on 35 years on Rhode Island's high court
5+ day, 15+ hour ago (674+ words) by DAN JAEHNIG, NBC 10 NEWS PROVIDENCE, R. I. (WJAR) " Judge Maureen Mc Kenna Goldberg walks into the Rhode Island Supreme court with reverence even after serving 35 years in the court building on the East Side. Goldberg points to a statue in back…...
Rhode Island lawmakers to discuss legislation on drunk, reckless driving
5+ day, 22+ hour ago (232+ words) WJAR Rhode Island lawmakers to discuss legislation on drunk, reckless driving by AMANDA BANG, NBC 10 NEWS PROVIDENCE, R. I. (WJAR) " Rhode Island lawmakers will be discussing proposed bills on drunk and reckless driving on Thursday. According to officials, lawmakers will be holding…...
Rhode Island native Davey Lopes, Dodgers great, dies at 80
6+ day, 14+ hour ago (411+ words) by BETH HARRIS AP Sports Writer The Dodgers were informed of his death in his native Rhode Island by his former wife, Lin Lopes. A recreation center in Providence is named for him. Lopes was a four-time All-Star during his…...
Rhode Island Comic Con 2026 lands Michael Douglas in his first-ever convention appearance
6+ day, 20+ hour ago (263+ words) by BRYAN MONAGHAN, NBC 10 NEWS Rhode Island Comic Con is bringing two-time Oscar winner, BAFTA winner, Emmy winner, and Golden Globe winner Michael Douglas to Providence. It's billed as the actor's first convention appearance ever. The 81-year-old Douglas is a…...