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URI launches specialty license plate campaign
SOUTH KINGSTOWN, R.I. (WPRI) — The University of Rhode Island wants drivers to take their Rhody pride out on the road. In a recent newsletter to students, faculty and staff, the university announced...
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No verdict Thursday in the trial of Aaron Thomas
SOUTH KINGSTOWN, R.I. (WPRI) -- The jury in the trial of Aaron Thomas ended deliberations without a verdict Thursday, capping the week without a decision in the so-called "naked fat test" case....
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RIC, URI, BCC hold commencement ceremonies on Saturday
(WPRI) — Rhode Island College, the University of Rhode Island and the Bristol Community College all held commencements on Saturday. George Nee, the former Rhode Island AFL-CIO President, delivered the...
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Aaron Thomas not guilty of sex crimes, convicted of battery in 'naked fat...
SOUTH KINGSTOWN, R.I. (WPRI) — Aaron Thomas has been acquitted of second-degree child molestation and second-degree sexual assault, but a jury found him guilty of two counts of misdemeanor battery,...
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A family affair: Mom graduates from URI alongside her 3 kids
SOUTH KINGSTOWN, R.I. (WPRI) — Allison Jedson had no intention of graduating from the University of Rhode Island (URI) at the same time as her three children. But that's exactly what happened this...
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Matunuck Oyster Bar may be total loss after fire
HOW TO HELP: Matunuck Oyster Bar fundraisers » SOUTH KINGSTOWN, R.I. (WPRI) — An early morning fire at Matunuck Oyster Bar in South Kingstown left the local staple heavily damaged. Firefighters...
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From neighbors to lawmakers, short-term rentals fuel tensions across RI
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WPRI) — Rhode Island welcomes millions of tourists from all over the world each year, and many choose to stay in short-term rentals to experience all the Ocean State has to offer....
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'Like a bad dream': Rhode Islanders distraught by fire at beloved oyster bar
HOW TO HELP: Matunuck Oyster Bar fundraisers » SOUTH KINGSTOWN, R.I. (WPRI) — Joe Scrofani was sound asleep when his dog Salty woke him up early Tuesday morning. Scrofani never imagined that he would...
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Block Island 'Ferry-oke' contest asks Rhode Islanders to belt out iconic jingle
NEW SHOREHAM, R.I. (WPRI) — "Sail away on the Block Island Ferry." Are you a true Rhode Islander if you didn't sing that in your head just now? That's why the Block Island Ferry is encouraging Rhode...
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6 rehabilitated seals released back into ocean
WESTERLY, R.I. (WPRI) — Six gray seals recently made their way back into the ocean after weeks of rehabilitation. Mystic Aquarium released the seals Wednesday morning at Wuskenau Town Beach in...
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WATCH: Inside the Aaron Thomas trial
EAST PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WPRI) — Aaron Thomas, the longtime former basketball coach at North Kingstown High School, was acquitted this week of felony sex crimes related to the "naked fat tests" he...
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'They need us': Fundraisers launched for Matunuck Oyster Bar
How to donate ⏬ SOUTH KINGSTOWN, R.I. (WPRI) — The community is rallying behind Matunuck Oyster Bar after the beloved local restaurant was heavily damaged in a devastating fire Tuesday morning. For...
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RISPCA: 14 dogs ran loose in Narragansett shopping plaza
NARRAGANSETT, R.I. (WPRI) — The Rhode Island Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (RISPCA) is investigating after more than a dozen dogs escaped a car in a Narragansett shopping plaza...
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Spring nor'easter brings heavy wind, rain to Southern New England
NARRAGANSETT, R.I. (WPRI) — Memorial Day weekend is almost here, but Thursday was not a day to head to the beach. A spring nor'easter made its way through Southern New England, bringing widespread...
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Man, dog die after being hit by car in Westerly
WESTERLY, R.I. (WPRI) — Westerly police say they are investigating a "tragic accident" where an 87-year-old man and a dog were fatally struck by a car. Officers responding to Atlantic Avenue around...
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Downed wires cause outage, close road in South Kingstown
SOUTH KINGSTOWN, R.I. (WPRI) — Approximately 2,600 customers lost power Thursday afternoon after wires were knocked down in South Kingstown. The incident happened on Kingstown Road, right outside the...
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Fire marshal: Matunuck Oyster Bar fire appears accidental
SOUTH KINGSTOWN, R.I. (WPRI) — The Office of the State Fire Marshal continues to investigate what caused a popular restaurant to go up in flames. Matunuck Oyster Bar on Succotash Road in South...
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Injured dog recovering after attack at Narragansett ball field
NARRAGANSETT, R.I. (WPRI) — The Rhode Island Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (RISPCA) is asking for the public's support as its staff slowly nurses an injured Belgian Malinois dog...
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