Fishermen fined for having undersized striped bass

New Bedford fire lieutenant shields elderly woman from flames during dangerous rescue

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Providence man convicted for 2nd time in 2011 murder

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Environmental police seized a total of 27 striped bass that were illegally caught in Rhode Island this week, according to the DEM.

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WEATHER TODAY & 7 DAY FORECAST

Weather Now: Chilly Rain, A Few Thunderstorms Through Wednesday

Good Wednesday morning Periods of rain and raw continues will continue through Wednesday with highs only in the 50s. Some heavier downpours and few thunderstorms during the early morning hours. Up to an inch of rain is possible in some of the downpours Hour by Hour // A look at the next hours’ conditions » A nearly stationary storm system sitting off the Mid-Atlantic coast will send more rain into our area through Wednesday night. The area of low pressure will finally pull away late Wednesday night followed by much nicer weather Thursday and Friday Ocean, Bay & Beach // A look at the conditions by the coast » Much milder and sunny skies start on Thursday. Highs will rebound back to near 70 ahead of a strong cold front on Friday night. This will bring a fresh shot of cool, dry air in time for Columbus Day weekend. Pinpoint Weather 12 LinksDetailed 7-Day Forecast | Weather Now | Radar | Hour-by-Hour | Ocean, Bay & Beach | Pinpoint Traffic | Flight Tracker | Severe Weather | Active Weather Alerts | Closings and Delays | Power Outages | Get the Weather App

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Off/On Rain Today; Drier and Warmer Thursday, Friday

From 12 News Meteorologist Michelle Muscatello, here is your updated 7-Day Forecast: …

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Tom Brady and Gisele Bündchen reportedly hire divorce attorneys

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