Brickley's in Narragansett changing to 'Baron's Homemade Ice Cream'
NARRAGANSETT, R.I. (WPRI) — New month, new ownership. Brickley's in Narragansett is changing ownership, according to its Facebook page. The ice cream shop is now owned by Brendan Kenny and as of...
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Charlestown Seafood Festival kicks off on Friday
CHARLESTOWN, R.I. (WPRI) — If you love seafood, you should head to Charlestown this weekend. The Charlestown Seafood Festival kicks off at 12 p.m. Friday at Ninegret Park. Bringing in an array of...
View ArticleNorth Kingstown-Wickford gets community sendoff to regionals
NORTH KINGSTOWN, R.I. (WPRI) — The North Kingstown-Wickford 12U All-Star Little League team is heading to the Metro Regional Tournament in Bristol, Connecticut. The town's police and fire departments...
View ArticleTeen arrested after allegedly crashing stolen car in Richmond
RICHMOND, R.I. (WPRI) — A 17-year-old from Connecticut was arrested on Thursday for allegedly crashing a stolen car in the Kingstown Road roundabout. Richmond police say the New Haven teen ran away...
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Mystic releases critically endangered sea turtles from RI beach
WESTERLY, R.I. (WPRI) — A crowd gathered at Westerly's Wuskenau Beach on Saturday morning to watch two critically endangered Kemp's ridley sea turtles, named Dutton and Argo, be released back into the...
View ArticleCharlestown kicks off day two of annual seafood festival
CHARLESTOWN, R.I. (WPRI) -- The summer heat isn't preventing Rhode Islanders from enjoying themselves this weekend at outdoor events. The 39th annual Charlestown Seafood Festival, which kicked off...
View ArticlePolice: Westerly man fired shotgun inside home with 2 kids
WESTERLY, R.I. (WPRI) — A Westerly man is facing domestic violence charges after he allegedly shot a gun inside a home while children were there. Police said 31-year-old Daniel Algiere was speeding...
View ArticleWesterly town councilor reprimanded after making obscene gestures at meeting
WESTERLY, R.I. (WPRI) — Two months after a Westerly town councilor came under fire for making obscene gestures towards a resident at a meeting, the town council admonished the behavior. A meeting...
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URI granted $2.5M for biodiversity, 'ghost gear' monitoring
SOUTH KINGSTOWN, R.I. (WPRI) — The University of Rhode Island (URI) announced Tuesday that it has received a $2.5 million grant from Ørsted to address the "ghost gear" discovered near the Revolution...
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Peace Dale Library gets $700K for 'much-needed renovations'
SOUTH KINGSTOWN, R.I. (WPRI) — U.S. Sen. Jack Reed, Congressman Seth Magaziner and members of the South Kingstown community gathered Tuesday to celebrate $700,000 in funding for planned renovations at...
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RI man faces charges for alleged shootout with VT state troopers
LEBANON, N.H. (WPRI) — A Hopkinton man accused of exchanging gunfire with Vermont state troopers is now in police custody. Nearly a month ago, 30-year-old Brenden Sackal allegedly led officers on a...
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Narragansett beachfront homeowners battle erosion after winter storm surge
NARRAGANSETT, R.I. (WPRI) — Narragansett is home to several of Rhode Island's most picturesque beaches, but residents say a series of winter storms left their coastal homes severely damaged. Tony...
View ArticleDEM: 13 positive findings of EEE in South Kingstown
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WPRI) — In a recent round of mosquito testing in Rhode Island, there were 13 findings of Eastern Equine Encephalitis (EEE) and two findings of West Nile Virus (WNV). The R.I....
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6-year-old finds fossilized shark tooth at Narragansett beach
NARRAGANSETT, R.I. (WPRI) — What began as a typical beach day turned into an unforgettable experience for 6-year-old Oliver Martinez, who dreams of becoming a paleontologist. "I was surprised and I...
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'He loved this sport': RI mountain biker dies after crash during national...
RICHMOND, R.I. (WPRI) — Rhode Islander Scott Huntley died doing what he loved. "He had a need for speed and a love for it," his girlfriend, Kristina Grande from Exeter told 12 News. Around 4 p.m. on...
View ArticlePlane lands upside down at Quonset State Airport
NORTH KINGSTOWN, R.I. (WPRI) -- An investigation is underway after a small plane landed on its roof at the Quonset State Airport on Saturday afternoon, 12 News has learned. Around 4:34 p.m. an...
View ArticleWhen do RI, Mass. students go back to school?
While kids are still out enjoying their summer break, it won't be long before they're getting ready to return to the classroom. DONATE: Back to School Supply Drive In the coming weeks, 12 News will...
View ArticleOfficials to host public presentation on Revolution Wind construction project
NORTH KINGSTOWN, R.I. (WPRI) — A public presentation on the Revolution Wind construction project will be held on Thursday, Aug. 22 at 7 p.m. at the Wickford Senior Center in North Kingstown. The...
View ArticleDEM: Scarborough South weekday closures to start on Monday
NARRAGANSETT, R.I. (WPRI) — Starting Monday, Aug. 19, Scarborough South State Beach will begin limiting its facilities as the end of the summer season approaches. Restrooms and showers will close for...
View ArticleAutomatic iPhone backup helps Conn. police track, arrest Westerly car thief
WESTERLY, R.I. (WPRI) — A 23-year-old Connecticut man has been sentenced to prison after iPhone photos revealed he was in possession of a car stolen from Westerly, U.S. Attorney Vanessa Avery...
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