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The Coastal Cabin, Tavern on Main closing for good
NARRAGANSETT, R.I. (WPRI) — Two beloved restaurants run by the same owner will be closing their doors this week. The Coastal Cabin Restaurant in Narragansett announced on social media Tuesday that it...
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RI marina operator Safe Harbor sold for nearly $6 billion
NEWPORT, R.I. (WPRI) — Blackstone Infrastructure is expanding its portfolio by acquiring Safe Harbor Marinas for $5.65 billion. Safe Harbor owns and operates 138 marinas nationwide, including 11 in...
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Fundraiser being held for 7-year-old boy with leukemia
EXETER, R.I. (WPRI) — Seven-year-old Easton Harvey and his family were on a family cruise when they had to seek immediate medical attention for him. He was diagnosed with leukemia and told he had to...
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North Kingstown School Committee to meet Tuesday night
NORTH KINGSTOWN, R.I. (WPRI) — The North Kingstown School Committee will meet Tuesday night to discuss the superintendent's plan to redistribute students across the town's five elementary schools....
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Narragansett man urges Coast Guard to fix faulty foghorn: 'It's very...
NARRAGANSETT, R.I. (WPRI) — Paul Mainville lives roughly a mile from Salty Brine Beach. Though the neighborhood is normally relatively peaceful, Mainville said the malfunctioning foghorn at the end of...
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North Kingstown police warn residents of vehicle break-ins
NORTH KINGSTOWN, R.I. (WPRI) — North Kingstown police are warning residents to keep their vehicles locked after one was stolen during a "rash" of break-ins early on Sunday. Captain John MacCoy Jr....
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Now-closed Narragansett restaurant reopens briefly for gift card refunds
NARRAGANSETT, R.I. (WPRI) — The line was long outside of a now-closed Narragansett restaurant Monday afternoon as former patrons waited to receive gift card refunds. The Coastal Cabin Restaurant...
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North Kingstown police find missing man
NORTH KINGSTOWN, R.I. (WPRI) — North Kingstown police have found a man who was reported missing Monday morning. Police say he was reunited with his family. Download the WPRI 12 and Pinpoint Weather 12...
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3 Special Olympics RI athletes to compete in 2025 World Winter Games
SMITHFIELD, R.I. (WPRI) — Special Olympians Kayla Edgar of Westerly, Brianna Puglia of Narragansett and Ian Shepherd of Newport will all be flying to Turin, Italy, early Wednesday morning for the 2025...
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Electric seaglider begins crewed trials in Rhode Island waters
NORTH KINGSTOWN, R.I. (WPRI) — There's a unique new vessel on Rhode Island's waters: an all-electric seaglider prototype known as the Viceroy. REGENT Craft announced on Thursday that it had conducted...
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Crews contain large brush fire in Charlestown
CHARLESTOWN, R.I. (WPRI) -- Crews in Charlestown knocked down a large brush fire that broke out Saturday afternoon. This happened just after 3 p.m., according to the department, and Richmond provided...
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Red Cross helps 3 families after Westerly fire
WESTERLY, R.I. (WPRI) — The American Red Cross is helping three families who were impacted by a house fire that broke out Sunday in Westerly. The fire took place on Cottage Street, according to the...
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Red Cross helping family after South Kingstown fire
SOUTH KINGSTOWN, R.I. (WPRI) — The American Red Cross are assisting a family affected by a house fire that broke out Sunday in South Kingstown. According to the organization, this fire happened on...
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RI man convicted of 1982 murder denied parole for 9th time
CRANSTON, R.I. (WPRI) — A Rhode Island man convicted of murder more than 40 years ago made another appeal for parole on Monday. James Hughes III was denied for the ninth time by the state's parole...
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'A lot to take in': 4 families recovering after Westerly house fire
WESTERLY, R.I. (WPRI) — A fire that displaced four families in Westerly over the weekend has since been ruled accidental, according to the state fire marshal's office. Officials said improper disposal...
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RI lawmakers look to tackle rising climate change costs
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WPRI) — Major weather events are costing Americans and insurance companies millions of dollars. Ian Ridlon, the executive director and president of the Rhode Island Interlocal Risk...
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Nonprofit reunites daughters of crash victim with first responders
SOUTH KINGSTOWN — Lisa Lynch and Beth Logue have mourned the loss of their mother since she died in a car crash four years ago. Moira Perna died after crashing her car into a telephone pole in South...
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Hopkinton twins who lost both parents channel grief into wrestling
HOPKINTON, R.I. (WPRI) — It's been a rough couple of years for Aidan and Evan Fahlman. The 17-year-old identical twins have been forced to navigate the rest of their lives without their parents, who...
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Community raises money for Hopkinton twins who lost both parents
SOUTH KINGSTOWN, R.I. (WPRI) — The community were out in full force Saturday at a comedy show fundraiser organized for high schoolers Aidan and Evan Fahlman, identical twins whose parents both passed...
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Driver slams into parked van in North Kingstown shipyard
NORTH KINGSTOWN, R.I. (WPRI) — An investigation is underway after a driver crashed into a parked van in North Kingstown Monday. Surveillance footage from the Wickford Shipyard shows the moment the...
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Edesia Nutrition cuts 10% of workforce due to lack of USAID funding
NORTH KINGSTOWN, R.I. (WPRI) — Edesia Nutrition, a North Kingstown-based nonprofit, has laid off 10% of its workforce due to a lack of government funding. Navyn Salem, founder and CEO of Edesia...
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South County Hospital dispute sparks legal showdown, special meeting
SOUTH KINGSTOWN, R.I. (WPRI) — South County Hospital has filed a lawsuit against an advocacy group and former fundraiser, alleging they used confidential donor information to deter people from giving...
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Ocean State Job Lot acquires 15 former Big Lots locations
NORTH KINGSTOWN, R.I. (WPRI) — Ocean State Job Lot announced Wednesday it is acquiring 15 former Big Lots stores in eight different states. The Rhode Island-based discount chain already has 159...
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Local theaters showing Oscar-winning Israeli-Palestinian documentary 'No...
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WPRI) — Several local theaters are showing the Oscar-winning documentary "No Other Land" this weekend. The film was created by a Palestinian-Israeli collective. According to the...
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Missing Hopkinton man found in New York
HOPKINTON, R.I. (WPRI) — The Hopkinton Police Department has confirmed that 71-year-old Joseph Bolek has been found safe in New York. Bolek was reported missing Thursday, triggering a Silver Alert....
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Fire damages Richmond home; 2 displaced
RICHMOND, R.I. (WPRI) — Crews knocked down a fire at a home on Bridgeview Drive in Richmond early Friday morning. Richmond Carolina Fire Chief Cody Dimon told 12 News that the home was heavily...
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Special Olympics RI hopes to raise record $1 million this weekend
NARRAGANSETT, R.I. (WPRI) — This weekend 17 people will embark on a 24-hour mission to support Special Olympics Rhode Island (SORI). During the Torch Run Super Plunge, the 17 plungers will take a dunk...
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Special Olympics RI kicks off annual Torch Run Super Plunge
NARRAGANSETT, R.I. (WPRI) -- Special Olympics Rhode Island (SORI) started their annual Torch Run Super Plunge Saturday afternoon with the goal of raising money and awareness for the organization. Last...
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Special Olympics RI Torch Run Super Plunge raises over $200K
NARRAGANSETT, R.I. (WPRI) -- Special Olympics Rhode Island (SORI) finished their annual Torch Run Super Plunge on Sunday, raising enough money to also reach a milestone the organization aimed to...
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RI lawmakers holding public forum with RI Energy
SOUTH KINGSTOWN, R.I. (WPRI) — State lawmakers are hosting a public forum with Rhode Island Energy to help address people's concerns over the cost of utilities. The forum is being held in South...
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