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Friday Night Blitz: League play heats up as temps cool down

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Former RI lawmaker trapped in Florida after Ian

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RIPTA needs at least 30 new drivers to resume full service

RIPTA drivers are currently hired beginning at $16.45 an hour, and topping out at just under $21 an hour.

Controversial Providence bike lane trial starts Friday

A bike lane trial starting Friday on the East Side of Providence continues to brew controversy, as businesses debate its impact.

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WEATHER TODAY & 7 DAY FORECAST

Weather Alert: Dry Tonight; Chilly Rain, Heavy at Times Saturday

We’re closing out the month of September with a quiet and cloudy night. Clouds will continue to increase as temperatures drop through the 60s into the 50s. Hour by Hour // A look at the next hours’ conditions » Ocean, Bay & Beach // A look at the conditions by the coast » POST-TROPICAL CYCLONE IAN: Ian Made Landfall as a Category 1 Hurricane in SC shortly after 2PM Friday Per the 11 PM update from the National Hurricane Center, Ian continues to weaken with winds of 50 mph and is a Post Tropical Cyclone. Ian has lost its tropical characteristics as it interacts with a frontal boundary. THIS WEEKEND: Rain Saturday; Windy and Cool Sunday We’ll be feeling the fringe effects of the remnants of Ian this weekend, with a chilly rain on Saturday. Highs will mostly be in the 50s with the steadiest and heaviest rain expected along the immediate coast. More than 1″ of rain is possible along the coast, and NOAA has issued a slight risk for “Excessive Rain/Flash Flooding” for tomorrow in that area. The risk is lower further inland. Off/On showers continue Saturday evening and night when winds will start to increase. It still looks a bit damp at times on Sunday (lighter showers and drizzle) through the morning, with chilly temperatures and wind gusts up to 35 mph. 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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Heavy Rain from Ian Expected on Today; Drier Tomorrow

From 12 News Meteorologist Britney Trumpy, here is your updated 7-Day Forecast: TODAY: …

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12 SPORTS

Band of the Week: Seekonk High School

Mic’d Up: Lincoln head coach Sean Cavanaugh

Game of the Week: Lincoln stomps Tolman 31-12

Patriots QB Mac Jones ruled out for Sunday’s game

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