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WPRI 12 @wpri12.bsky.social · 43m

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…

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WPRI 12 @wpri12.bsky.social · 2h

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.

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WPRI 12 @wpri12.bsky.social · 4h

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…

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WPRI 12 @wpri12.bsky.social · 5h

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.

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WPRI 12 @wpri12.bsky.social · 8h

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.

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WPRI 12 @wpri12.bsky.social · 15h

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.

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WPRI 12 @wpri12.bsky.social · 17h

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

WPRI 12 @wpri12.bsky.social · 20h

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…

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WPRI 12 @wpri12.bsky.social · 21h

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…

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WPRI 12 @wpri12.bsky.social · 22h

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.

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WPRI 12 @wpri12.bsky.social · 22h

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.

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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…

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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…

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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! 🏈

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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 …

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WPRI 12 @wpri12.bsky.social · 1d

#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.

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WPRI 12 @wpri12.bsky.social · 1d

More than 19,000 wireless power banks are being recalled because their lithium-ion batteries can catch fire, according to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission: https://www.wpri.com/recalls-and-warnings/defective-power-banks-can-overheat-may-catch-fire-or-explode/

WPRI 12 @wpri12.bsky.social · 1d

Heading into Week 6, coach Mike Vrabel’s Patriots (3-2) — fresh off a victory at previously unbeaten Buffalo — appear farther along the road back to NFL relevance than Kellen Moore’s Saints (1-4) as they prepare to meet in the Superdome on Sunday.

Patriots-Saints clash features teams with new coaches who seem to be rebuilding at different speeds

The New England Patriots and New Orleans Saints entered the 2025 season under similar circumstances.

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WPRI 12 @wpri12.bsky.social · 1d

If you have plans over the long weekend, keep an eye on the weather — our meteorologists are tracking a coastal storm that will impact part of the weekend.

Heavy rain, wind expected to hit Southern New England during long weekend

If you have plans over the long weekend, you may want to keep an eye on the weather.

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WPRI 12 @wpri12.bsky.social · 1d

This week on Street Stories, a North Providence father of three is sharing his message of resilience in the form of a delicious, doughy treat. Meet the man behind My 3 Sons Doughboys: https://www.wpri.com/news/street-stories/north-providence-man-fulfills-dream-by-opening-doughboy-food-truck/

Street Stories: Dad fulfills dream with doughboy truck

WPRI 12 @wpri12.bsky.social · 1d

Providence’s vacant Superman building made national news this week after The Wall Street Journal featured the local landmark in a story about challenges in finding uses for historic office buildings. @alexandraleslie.bsky.social talked to Mayor Brett Smiley to get his take.

‘It’s going to happen’: Mayor Brett Smiley not giving up on vacant Superman building

The Westminster Street high-rise, formerly known as the Industrial Trust building, has sat vacant since Bank of America moved out in 2013.

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WPRI 12 @wpri12.bsky.social · 1d

The second Monday of October is a holiday, but its name may depend on where you are in the United States. Learn more: https://www.wpri.com/holidays/do-ri-and-mass-officially-recognize-both-columbus-day-and-indigenous-peoples-day/

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WPRI 12 @wpri12.bsky.social · 1d

Residents of Providence's Charles Place Apartments haven’t had reliable hot water since last week, prompting several of them to contact 12 Responds for answers.

Hot water outage at Providence apartment complex stretches into 2nd week

People who live at the Charles Place Apartments on Charles Street haven’t had reliable hot water since last week, prompting several residents to contact 12 Responds for help.

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WPRI 12 @wpri12.bsky.social · 1d

Police are investigating a reported assault in Newport that sent one person to the hospital Friday morning.

Police: Victim in critical condition after Newport assault

NEWPORT, R.I. (WPRI) — Police are investigating a reported assault in Newport that sent one person to the hospital Friday morning. Officers were called to Carey Street around 11:30 a.m. and found a…

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