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2 giant troll sculptures unveiled in Rhode Island
CHARLESTOWN, R.I. (WPRI) — The state of Rhode Island has two new residents. Danish artist Thomas Dambo brought his trolls, which are made of recycled wood, to Ninigret Park in Charlestown. Dambo and...
View ArticleResidents to vote on $150M Chariho school bond
CHARLESTOWN, R.I. (WPRI) — Charlestown, Richmond and Hopkinton residents will get to vote on a major school bond Tuesday. The $150 million bond will go towards building three new elementary schools,...
View ArticleRI fallen firefighters honored at annual memorial event
EAST PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WPRI) — Two fallen Rhode Island firefighters were honored in Maryland on Sunday during the National Fallen Firefighters Memorial Weekend. The 43rd annual event, organized by the...
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South Kingstown voting on $150M bond for new school, athletic field
SOUTH KINGSTOWN, R.I. (WPRI) — South Kingstown residents will head to the polls on Tuesday to decide whether to approve up to $150 million for a new high school and athletic field. It comes after the...
View ArticleSouth Kingstown voters approve, Chariho rejects $150M school bonds
SOUTH KINGSTOWN, R.I. (WPRI) —South Kingstown residents have approved a $150 million for a new high school and athletic field, according to unofficial election results. The bond question won with...
View ArticleBeach season begins May 11: Here's everything you need to know
NARRAGANSETT, R.I. (WPRI) — The weather is getting warmer, which means Rhode Island's state beaches will soon open for the season. Here's everything you need to know before you go: Parking This year,...
View ArticleRecord turnout and 3-vote margin: South Kingstown, Chariho $150M bonds offer...
RICHMOND, R.I. (WPRI) — There was difference of just three votes in the town of Richmond for a $150 million school bond, but town clerk Erin Liese said there likely won't be a recount. That's because...
View ArticleNorth Kingstown substance abuse recovery center rebuilds after 2021 fire
NORTH KINGSTOWN, R.I. (WPRI) — About three years ago, Sarah Horgan woke up at 5 a.m. to a devastating phone call: "AdCare's on fire." Horgan, the executive director of AdCare Rhode Island, arrived at...
View ArticleRI's historic Rabbit Island up for sale
NORTH KINGSTOWN, R.I. (WPRI) — For nearly $900,000, a small historic island off the coast of North Kingstown could be yours. Rabbit Island, which was gifted to Roger Williams in 1638 by Queen Sachem...
View ArticleMisquamicut SpringFest returns this weekend
WESTERLY, R.I. (WPRI) — Beach season is upon us, which means the 14th annual Misquamicut SpringFest is here. Festivities begin Friday at 5 p.m. at Misquamicut State Beach, rain or shine. The festival...
View Article2 RI students named presidential scholars
EAST PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WPRI) — Two students from Rhode Island got national recognition in being named U.S. Presidential Scholars on Thursday. The Rhode Islanders in this year's cohort are Ryan...
View ArticleRIDOT adding 100 parking spaces to Kingston train station
SOUTH KINGSTOWN, R.I. (WPRI) — Kingston's train station will be getting an additional 100 parking spaces in the future. The Rhode Island Department of Transportation (RIDOT) said it has received a...
View ArticleNorth Kingstown police warn of scammer posing as officer
NORTH KINGSTOWN, R.I. (WPRI) — North Kingstown police are alerting the community to a recent phone scam. In a social media post, the department said a resident was called by someone posing as a police...
View ArticleRIDOT shifting lanes on Route 138 in North Kingstown
NORTH KINGSTOWN, R.I. (WPRI) — Travel on Route 138 underneath the Tower Hill Road Bridge in North Kingstown will soon be reduced down to one lane in each direction. The Rhode Island Department of...
View ArticleFormer Rep. Justin Price will run for old seat
RICHMOND, R.I. (WPRI) – Former Republican state Rep. Justin Price is seeking a comeback bid for R.I. House District 39, 12 News has confirmed. District 39 saw one of Rhode Island's closest General...
View ArticlePolice: Westerly man killed by fireworks
WESTERLY, R.I. (WPRI) — An investigation is underway after a Westerly man was killed by fireworks, according to police. Police said they were called to Pound Road around 10 p.m. Sunday after the...
View ArticleRI lifeguard certification testing starts Saturday
NARRAGANSETT, R.I. (WPRI) — Anyone who wants to become a lifeguard in Rhode Island must become certified by the Department of Environmental Management (DEM) and testing is just getting underway. From...
View ArticleLeukemia and Lymphoma Society hosts 'Visionary of the Year' finale
NORTH KINGSTOWN, R.I. (WPRI) — The Leukemia and Lymphoma Society held its "Visionary of the Year" finale Thursday night at Quidnessett Country Club in North Kingstown. 12 News anchor Shannon Hegy...
View ArticleURI, Bryant University hold 2024 commencement ceremonies
EAST PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WPRI) — Multiple colleges in Rhode Island held commencement ceremonies on Saturday. Saturday was day two of a weekend of commencement ceremonies for the University of Rhode...
View ArticleSalve Regina, PC, and URI wrap up 2024 commencement events
EAST PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WPRI) -- Commencement season is almost over in Rhode Island this year. Salve Regina University, Providence College (PC) and the University of Rhode Island (URI) wrapped up their...
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