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3rd grade teacher surprised with $25K award

12 corn mazes to get lost in this fall
Sky Drone 12 took to the skies over Southern New England to find 12 different corn …
Woonsocket man runs London Marathon to honor late mom
It was one of the most spectacular things I’ve ever had the chance to do,” Steven …
Kitten found with bowl stuck on its head in Fall River
A 6-month-old kitten named Buzz Lightyear received some much-needed help in Fall River …
New Bedford police swear in compassion dog
The New Bedford Police Department announced Thursday they’ll be adding a new furry …
Lincoln 12-year-old battling cancer for 2nd time needs bone marrow match
The now 12-year-old was diagnosed with Acute Myeloid Leukemia in July 2021, according …
Portsmouth police selling breast cancer awareness patches
The patches cost $10 and will be available through the end of October.
3rd grade teacher surprised with $25K award
An East Providence teacher received a pleasant surprise Wednesday morning.
RI kicks off ‘Operation Holiday Cheer’ supporting military members overseas
For the 20th year, Rhode Island Service members will get some help from home while …
Newport police, fire raise over $3,400 in charity softball game
The Newport police and fire departments held a charity softball event to raise money …
The best local Halloween displays of 2022 in RI, Mass.
Festive and frightful, these are the best local displays!
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Friday Night Blitz: Teams eyeing playoffs as season winds down
The high school football season is more than halfway over, meaning playoff contention is on the line for many teams.
Coast Guard searching for missing sailor heading to Florida
The United States Coast Guard Northeast is searching for a missing man who set sail from Massachusetts late last month.
Police nab Fall River robbery suspect in Boston
Police have arrested a Providence man believed to have robbed a bank in Fall River late last month.
Man killed in Tiverton industrial incident
An investigation is underway after a Providence man was killed while working in Tiverton Friday morning.
Wyatt Detention Facility warden now facing felony assault charges
The warden of the Wyatt Detention Facility who was arrested twice in Connecticut over the summer is now facing felony assault charges, 12 News …
Biden’s ‘Armageddon’ talk edges beyond bounds of US intel
President Joe Biden’s warning that the world is at risk of a nuclear “Armageddon” was designed to send an unvarnished message that no one should …
Reed on ‘nuclear Armageddon’ risk: ‘This is a serious moment’
White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre said this week there was no new intelligence was behind President Joe Biden’s words of warning …
Central Falls bringing free internet to low-income families
The primary reason residents are unconnected is almost always because they simply can’t afford it, according to Central Falls Mayor Maria Rivera.
Providence City Council looks to ban cannabis use in parks
The Providence City Council voted unanimously in favor of an ordinance that would ban marijuana use in city parks.
Controversial Providence bike lane trial coming to an end
Rhode Islanders have until Sunday to chime in on the controversial Hope Street bike lane trial.
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