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WPRI 12 @wpri12.bsky.social · 13m

Monday is creeping ever-closer, but regardless of whether or not this is a long weekend for you, there’s one less task you’ll have to perform on October 13: checking your mailbox.
https://www.wpri.com/news/national/why-you-wont-be-getting-any-mail-on-monday/

Why you won’t be getting any mail on Monday

You can skip your trip to the mailbox Monday.

WPRI 12 @wpri12.bsky.social · 2h

Rainfall and wind are continuing in Southern New England, with it expected to pick up Sunday night into Monday morning.
https://www.wpri.com/weather/pinpoint-weather-alerts/local-residents-react-to-coastal-storm-as-rain-and-wind-pick-up/

Local residents react to coastal storm as rain and wind pick up

Rainfall and wind are continuing in Southern New England, with it expected to pick up Sunday night into Monday morning.

WPRI 12 @wpri12.bsky.social · 2h

#WATCH: 12 News reporter Ethan Logue provides an update from Narragansett on the weather conditions amid the coastal storm that's expected to pick up tonight going into Monday.
https://www.wpri.com/weather/pinpoint-weather-alerts/weather-now-for-fri-10-10-25/

WPRI 12 @wpri12.bsky.social · 3h

A recent analysis found that some of the communities those costume-clad kids are trick-or-treating in may be more dangerous than others.
https://www.wpri.com/news/national/these-are-the-best-worst-cities-for-trick-or-treaters-this-year-study/

These are the best, worst cities for trick-or-treaters this year: study

Trick-or-treating is just around the corner, but one study suggests some cities are safer for costume-clad kids than others.

WPRI 12 @wpri12.bsky.social · 5h

#WATCH: 12 News reporter Ethan Logue is in Narragansett with the latest weather conditions as rain and wind start to pick up from the coastal storm impacting Southern New England.
https://www.wpri.com/weather/pinpoint-weather-alerts/weather-now-for-fri-10-10-25/

WPRI 12 @wpri12.bsky.social · 5h

The Patriots won their third straight game Sunday after defeating the Saints 25-19.
https://www.wpri.com/sports/patriots-new-england-nation/maye-passes-for-3-tds-as-the-patriots-hold-on-to-beat-the-saints-25-19/

Maye passes for 3 TDs as the Patriots hold on to beat the Saints, 25-19

Drake Maye passed for three touchdowns of 25 or more yards, including two to Kayshon Boutte, and the New England Patriots outlasted the New Orleans Saints 25-19 on Sunday.

WPRI 12 @wpri12.bsky.social · 5h

Trump, who pushed to clinch the ceasefire deal, is scheduled to arrive in Israel on Monday morning.
https://www.wpri.com/news/national/what-to-know-as-israel-and-gaza-await-the-release-of-hostages-prisoners-aid-and-trumps-visit/

What to know as Israel and Gaza await the release of hostages, prisoners, aid — and Trump’s visit

Anticipation built across Israel, the Gaza Strip and the West Bank on Sunday as the ceasefire between Israel and Hamas held before a critical day for all sides and the region.

WPRI 12 @wpri12.bsky.social · 6h

Here are this week's #Blitz12 High School Player of the Week nominees!

Vote here: https://www.wpri.com/blitz-12-player-of-the-week/

WPRI 12 @wpri12.bsky.social · 8h

The High Speed Block Island Ferry has been canceled for Sunday and Monday. The Traditional Ferry has been canceled for Sunday and will most likely be canceled on Monday as well.

Some ferries canceled, keeping an eye on flights impacted

EAST PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WPRI) — If you have plans over the long weekend, you may want to keep an eye on the weather. The Pinpoint Weather 12 Team is tracking a coastal storm that will bring he…

WPRI 12 @wpri12.bsky.social · 10h

Several weekend events have been canceled, including the Jack-O-Lantern Spectacular, Providence Flea and the Rhode Island Country Fall Music Festival.

Weather impacting local events this holiday weekend

It feels like fall in New England with leaves changing color, colder weather creeping in, and plenty of festivities scheduled for October’s long weekend.

WPRI 12 @wpri12.bsky.social · 12h

We’re tracking the potential for some minor coastal flooding in low-lying areas in our coastal communities up to around a foot during the high tide cycles Monday.

Weather Alert: Rain and wind arrive later today

COASTAL STORM will impact Southern New England later today and Monday. Winds will pick up through the day with rain arriving for this afternoon. Strong winds are expected tonight into Monday, espec…

WPRI 12 @wpri12.bsky.social · 13h

Cardiac angiosarcoma is a rare and aggressive form of cancer, with only a few hundred people diagnosed in the United States each year. Watch 12 Health on the free WPRI 12+ smart TV app.

WATCH: RI woman shows courage in face of rare cancer

Cardiac angiosarcoma is a rare and aggressive form of cancer, with only a few hundred people diagnosed in the United States each year.

WPRI 12 @wpri12.bsky.social · 16h

Watch now on WPRI 12+: Carl and Maureen Sweeney are on a mission to spread kindness by giving back to those in need.

Street Stories Unpaved: East Providence nonprofit continues to spread kindness

Carl and Maureen Sweeney are on a mission to spread kindness by giving back to those in need.

WPRI 12 @wpri12.bsky.social · 1d

Newport police said they have arrested a man in connection to a reported assault from Friday.
https://www.wpri.com/news/local-news/east-bay/newport-police-arrest-man-accused-of-assault/

Newport police arrest man accused of assault

Newport police said they have arrested a man in connection to a reported assault from Friday.

WPRI 12 @wpri12.bsky.social · 1d

Monday at 5 p.m. - The new risk in RI’S drug crisis.

WPRI 12 @wpri12.bsky.social · 1d

A nor’easter is a storm that develops within 100 miles of the East Coast, usually consisting of northeast winds, according to the National Weather Service.
https://www.wpri.com/news/national/what-is-a-noreaster-the-storm-set-to-drench-the-east-coast-this-weekend/

What is a nor’easter, the storm set to drench the East Coast this weekend?

SEA BRIGHT, N.J. (PIX11) – A storm without a name is expected to bring flooding to the East Coast from South Carolina to New Jersey and high winds to New York City over the holiday weekend. New Jer…

WPRI 12 @wpri12.bsky.social · 1d

The Smithsonian Institute announced Saturday that its museums will be closed starting Sunday as the lapse in government funding persists.
https://www.wpri.com/news/national/smithsonian-poised-to-shutter-museums-sunday-as-shutdown-showdown-persists/

Smithsonian poised to shutter museums Sunday as shutdown showdown persists

(The Hill) — The Smithsonian Institute announced Saturday that its museums will be closed starting Sunday as the lapse in government funding persists. “Due to the government shutdown, S…

WPRI 12 @wpri12.bsky.social · 1d

This Halloween, candy prices are giving some shoppers a scare — especially chocolate, which is creeping to new highs.
https://www.wpri.com/news/national/boo-why-chocolate-prices-are-up-this-halloween/

Boo! Why chocolate prices are up this Halloween

This Halloween, candy prices are giving some shoppers a scare — especially chocolate, which is creeping to new highs.

WPRI 12 @wpri12.bsky.social · 1d

Oscar-winning actress Diane Keaton, whose career spanned more than five decades and included iconic roles in The Godfather, Annie Hall and Father of the Bride, has died in California at age 79, according to reports.
https://www.wpri.com/news/national/legendary-actress-diane-keaton-dies-at-age-79/

Legendary actress Diane Keaton dies at age 79

Keaton had a decades-spanning and award-winning career.

WPRI 12 @wpri12.bsky.social · 1d

Rainfall looks to hold off until Sunday afternoon but will be heavy at times Sunday night and for Monday.

Weather Now: Coastal Storm Arrives Sunday And Monday

COASTAL STORM will impact Southern New England later this weekend. Winds will develop through the day on Sunday with rain arriving towards the afternoon and evening. Strong winds are expected Sunda…

WPRI 12 @wpri12.bsky.social · 1d

When they arrived on scene, they found the victim, identified as 49-year-old Mark Peters, with “a crushing injury to his lower extremities.”

Taunton man killed after accident at scrap metal shop

WESTPORT, Mass. (WPRI) — A Taunton man has died following an accident at a scarp yard in Westport on Friday morning. According to the Bristol County District Attorney’s Office, first re…

WPRI 12 @wpri12.bsky.social · 1d

Fresh off a thrilling win over Buffalo, New England stays on the road to face a 1-4 New Orleans team. Can they keep the momentum going? Don’t miss New England Nation, Sunday at 11:30 AM on FOX Providence! 🏈

WPRI 12 @wpri12.bsky.social · 1d

Calico Brands has recalled 175,000 torch lighters because they pose a “deadly fire and burn hazard.

Details: https://www.wpri.com/recalls-and-warnings/175k-torch-lighters-recalled-due-to-fire-burn-risk/

WPRI 12 @wpri12.bsky.social · 1d

President Christina Paxson is seeking feedback on how Brown University should respond to the Trump administration’s “Compact for Excellence in Higher Education." https://www.wpri.com/news/local-news/providence/i-encourage-you-to-read-it-brown-president-seeks-community-feedback-trump-memo/

‘I encourage you to read it’: Brown president seeks community feedback on Trump memo

After more than a week, Brown University President Christina Paxson has publicly addressed the Trump administration’s “Compact for Excellence in Higher Education” and is seeking community feedback …

WPRI 12 @wpri12.bsky.social · 2d

#WATCH: The inaugural Rhode Island Reading Festival kicks off at 10 a.m. on Saturday at the Providence Public Library.

Community Focus: Rhode Island Reading Festival founder Zoë Mitchell

The inaugural Rhode Island Reading Festival kicks off at 10 a.m. on Saturday at the Providence Public Library.