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Cranston bridge replacement causing 2 weekends worth of delays, detours

Friday Night Blitz: Playoffs continue despite bad weather
The remnants of Tropical Storm Nicole didn’t stop high school football teams from taking the field Friday.
Nesi’s Notes: Nov. 12
Your weekend briefing on local politics and more.
RI Energy warns that Nicole’s remnants may cause power outages
Rhode Island Energy said it’s preparing for the remnants of Nicole to sweep through our area Friday night into Saturday morning, saying they expect …
Cranston bridge replacement causing 2 weekends worth of delays, detours
The work requires the closure of a portion of Pontiac Avenue, as well as exits 31B and 31A on I-95 South, for two consecutive weekends.
Woman alerts neighbors to fire at Providence apartment complex
The call came in just before 4 p.m. Friday from Stephen Hopkins Court on the city’s East Side.
Trump files lawsuit to avoid Jan. 6 committee subpoena
Former President Donald Trump is suing the House committee investigating the Jan. 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol in an attempt to block a subpoena …
Man dies after being hit by car in Providence
The 73-year-old man who was hit by a car and critically wounded Thursday evening has died, according to authorities.
Mayor: Shooting death of 16-year-old girl in New Bedford wasn’t random
New Bedford Mayor Jon Mitchell tells 12 News detectives have made progress in the search for her killer.
Rains from Nicole douse eastern US from Georgia to Canada
Heavy rain from the remnants of Hurricane Nicole covered the eastern United States from Georgia to the Canadian border Friday while hundreds of …
Where does the student loan debt plan stand after Texas ruling?
President Joe Biden’s plan to provide millions of borrowers with up to $20,000 apiece in federal student-loan forgiveness has been blocked by …
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