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Leaders hold ribbon cutting ceremony for elementary school in North Providence
2+ hour, 27+ min ago (57+ words) NORTH PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WJAR) — The ribbon was cut on the new Dr. Joseph A. Whelan Elementary School in North Providence on Wednesday. The school is on Mineral Spring Avenue. The building is for students grade K to 5. According to officials, around…...
Federal Hill's 'La Pigna' comes down for restorations
1+ hour, 1+ min ago (331+ words) PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WJAR) — What goes up must come down — even if it takes 47 years. The iconic pinecone hanging from the Federal Hill archway in Providence has been removed as part of a $420,000 restoration project aimed at preserving the historic landmark for…...
Firefighters respond to a tractor-trailer fire on I-495 in Mansfield
7+ hour, 14+ min ago (91+ words) (WJAR) — Firefighters responded to a tractor-trailer fire on I-495 in Mansfield early Wednesday morning, according to the union that represents firefighters in Mansfield. The Mansfield Fire Department responded around 4:00 a.m. to the southbound lanes on I-495 near mile marker 33.6. Responding…...
Angel's Care Closet makes sure nobody goes to school without supplies they need
4+ min ago (115+ words) Anne Emerson is joined by forensic psychologist Dr. Leslie Dobson and former prosecutor Tommy Pope to discuss the Clancy case. by PATRICE WOOD, NBC 10 NEWS SEEKONK, Mass. (WJAR) — Back to school shopping time. Those words are enough to scare parents…...
Bomb squad removes suspected hand grenade from Cranston home
6+ min ago (107+ words) WJAR The Rhode Island Bomb Squad removed a grenade discovered in a shed at a Cranston property Wednesday afternoon, according to officials Cranston police officers and firefighters were dispatched to 109 Wilbur Ave after someone cleaning out the residence or estate…...
Dighton-Rehoboth senior represents Massachusetts at national leadership program
5+ hour, 19+ min ago (350+ words) by JAKE BAUM, NBC 10 NEWS DIGHTON, Mass. (WJAR) — Dighton-Rehoboth Regional High School senior Cole Gifford spent part of his summer representing Massachusetts in a national government and leadership program, an experience he hopes will bring him closer to his goal…...
Beyond the Podium: Gov. McKee says bridge 'shouldn't be' major issue of election
48+ min ago (881+ words) CRANSTON, R.I. (WJAR) — Dan McKee is seeking to become the second longest serving governor since Rhode Island became a state. But, a week before a bitter primary battle with Democratic challenger Helena Foulkes, McKee appears to be in danger of losing…...
School bus strike threat could disrupt transportation in 9 Rhode Island districts
1+ hour, 5+ min ago (248+ words) (WJAR) — More than 750 school bus workers serving several Rhode Island school districts are prepared to go on strike, Teamsters Local 251 announced Tuesday. If the workers walked off the job, it would affect transportation routes for the Providence, Pawtucket, Lincoln, Smithfield,…...
University Orthopedics performs first thumb replacement in Rhode Island
1+ hour, 28+ min ago (323+ words) (WJAR) — As many as 50% of the population will develop arthritis of the thumb. And often, early on, it can be treated conservatively--with injections, bracing or anti inflammatory drugs. Now, there's something new. "This implant option is an option," said…...
Despite price drop, many Americans still struggle to pay for prescriptions
2+ hour, 3+ min ago (244+ words) (WJAR) — Prescription drug costs are down more than 3% from last summer. However, 6 in 10 Americans say they're still struggling to afford their medication, according to the Kaiser Family Foundation. Paul Pruitt, co-founder of prescription advocacy program SHARx, explains why lower drug…...