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On old Providence police station site, dream of 300-foot tower meets reality of parking lot
Since Procaccianti Companies demolished the former police station building in 2007, the developer has received a string of ...
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Driver arrested after head-on crash in North Providence
DUI after head-on crash. NORTH PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) – The driver in head-on crash on Mineral Spring Avenue in North ...
Beyond the poster: 'The Mad Peck' led a fascinating life as he left his mark on Providence
Most people called him Peck, and a longtime buddy told Mark Patinkin “The Mad Peck” was just right for a guy so artistic, ...
As the Rhode Island State Police turn 100, fighting crime has plenty of similarities
On its 100th anniversary, Rhode Island's state police force looks to the future in a 2020s era that shares some similarities with the 1920s.
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How many billionaires does Rhode Island have? Well, the list is growing.
Rhode Island has a claim to at least five ... This is the largest ship to ever anchor Why was a beloved, 80-year-old elm tree cut down on Brown's campus? Two neighborhoods, four names. What is a ...
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Early career scientists in Rhode Island consider leaving the U.S.
From behind the counter at The Coffee Exchange on the East Side of Providence, the 26-year-old environmental scientist ... Drew recently moved to Rhode Island from outside of Boston.