Tuition, financial aid increases approved for URI
SOUTH KINGSTOWN, R.I. (WPRI) — Students at the University of Rhode Island (URI) can anticipate a slight increase in their tuition next school year. URI's Board of Trustees approved a 3.5% increase in...
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Police: Missing Charlestown man found safe
CHARLESTOWN, R.I. (WPRI) — A Silver Alert issued Monday for a man reported missing in Charlestown has been canceled. Roe LaBossiere, 82, has been found safe, according to Charlestown police. Download...
View ArticleChariho mourns loss of high school soccer coach
RICHMOND, R.I. (WPRI) — The Chariho High School community is mourning the loss of longtime girls varsity assistant soccer coach Michael "Scotty" McGuire. The news of McGuire's death was shared by...
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Police: Driver in deadly Narragansett crash was drunk, speeding
NARRAGANSETT, R.I. (WPRI) — An investigation into a deadly crash that happened in Narragansett last year has revealed that the driver was intoxicated. Police said Andres Naranjo, 26, had marijuana in...
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Maddie Potts Foundation creating scholarship for late Chariho coach
RICHMOND, R.I. (WPRI) — The mother of the late Maddie Potts said she is now working to put together a scholarship to remember her daughters' soccer coach Michael "Scotty" McGuire, after it was...
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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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