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WPRI 12 @wpri12.bsky.social · 15m

A Narragansett man was arrested last month after he reportedly threatened fishermen with a loaded firearm, according to authorities. https://www.wpri.com/news/local-news/south-county/police-narragansett-man-threatened-fishermen-with-firearm/

Police: Narragansett man threatened fishermen with firearm

A Narragansett man was arrested last month after he reportedly threatened fishermen with a loaded firearm, according to authorities.

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WPRI 12 @wpri12.bsky.social · 56m

New England’s 23-20 win over the previously undefeated Buffalo Bills underscored a confidence Patriots coach Mike Vrabel said he already had in a group that announced itself as a division contender after years of being out of the mix.

Patriots are early contenders in AFC East after years of being on the outside

Mike Vrabel didn’t shy away from calling the Patriots’ matchup with defending AFC East champion Buffalo a chance to gauge where they were at this point in the season.

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WPRI 12 @wpri12.bsky.social · 1h

This falcon, which hatched in Providence back in 2022, has another chance at life after a collision with Rhode Island Hospital left him with a broken beak. Get the story: https://www.wpri.com/news/its-good-news/rhode-island-dentist-helps-save-peregrine-falcon-with-broken-beak/

Local dentist repairs peregrine falcon's beak

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WPRI 12 @wpri12.bsky.social · 1h

Police have arrested a 16-year-old boy who was reportedly caught with a firearm at The Met School Monday morning. https://www.wpri.com/news/local-news/providence/police-student-caught-with-firearm-at-the-met-school/

Police: Student caught with firearm at The Met School

Police have arrested a 16-year-old boy who was reportedly caught with a firearm at The Met School Monday morning.

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WPRI 12 @wpri12.bsky.social · 2h

“I just want to be really clear," Massachusetts Gov. Maura Healey said at a news conference on Wednesday. "Do not engage in that behavior. Anyone who engages in that conduct will be found and will be held accountable to the [fullest] extent of the law.”

‘Identify, apprehend and punish’: Healey condemns street takeovers, vows crackdown

Following several incidents police described as “deliberate public disturbances,” Massachusetts’ governor said she is personally disturbed by the behavior and wants to see it stop…

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WPRI 12 @wpri12.bsky.social · 2h

President Trump said Wednesday that Israel and Hamas have agreed to the “first phase” of his peace plan to pause fighting and release at least some hostages and prisoners: https://www.wpri.com/news/us-and-world/israel-hamas-agree-to-first-phase-of-plan-to-end-fighting-release-hostages-trump-says/

Trump: Israel, Hamas agree to 'first phase' of peace plan

WPRI 12 @wpri12.bsky.social · 4h

Cape Verde’s population is smaller than 600,000, but the island nation's soccer team has a big cheering squad worldwide, including at Pawtucket's Dante Club.

Cape Verde community celebrates team getting closer to 2026 World Cup

Dozens of folks from Rhode Island and Massachusetts got together Wednesday in Pawtucket to share in community, traditional food and their love of soccer.

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WPRI 12 @wpri12.bsky.social · 4h

Seekonk firefighters safely removed a trampoline from a home on Ledge Road after the toy "went airborne" during Wednesday morning's storm. Full story: https://www.wpri.com/news/local-news/se-mass/trampoline-removed-from-roof-of-seekonk-home/

(📸: Seekonk Fire Dept.)

WPRI 12 @wpri12.bsky.social · 5h

A now-former Rhode Island deputy sheriff pleaded no contest to disorderly conduct Wednesday. This comes after he was accused of attempting to take photos of a woman in the restroom at the JWU Starbucks last month.

Ex-RI deputy sheriff pleads no contest in alleged JWU incident

Jeffrey Cahoon, 34, was given a one-year filing for disorderly conduct.

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WPRI 12 @wpri12.bsky.social · 5h

Fire officials say a home on South Main Street in Freetown is a total loss after a fire broke out Wednesday afternoon.

2 transported, home ‘a total loss’ after Freetown fire

Two people were taken to the hospital after a home on South Main Street in Freetown caught fire Wednesday afternoon.

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WPRI 12 @wpri12.bsky.social · 6h

#BREAKING: The auction for the Burrillville farmhouse made famous by the blockbuster “The Conjuring” has been canceled, Target 12 has learned. Story: https://www.wpri.com/news/local-news/northwest/the-conjuring-house-auction-canceled-after-mortgage-loan-sold/

Breaking: 'The Conjuring' house auction canceled

WPRI 12 @wpri12.bsky.social · 6h

Detectives are investigating after a Providence home was hit by gunfire late Tuesday night.

Gunshot fired into Providence home

Officers were called to Paul Street around 10 p.m. for a report that a shot had been fired through a second-floor bedroom wall.

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WPRI 12 @wpri12.bsky.social · 7h

Tony's tracking some much cooler weather on the way. He'll have the details in his forecast starting today at 4.
https://www.wpri.com/weather-now/weather-now-for-wed-10-8-25/

WPRI 12 @wpri12.bsky.social · 7h

Six Providence residents were displaced from their Alvin Street home after a fire broke out Tuesday night.

6 displaced by Providence house fire

Six people were forced from their home Tuesday night after a fire broke out in Providence.

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WPRI 12 @wpri12.bsky.social · 8h

Massachusetts is looking to crack down on illegal car meetups happening around the state. We'll have more on Gov. Maura Healey's plan on 12 News at 4.
https://www.wpri.com/news/local-news/se-mass/5-arrested-large-premeditated-fall-river-disturbance/

WPRI 12 @wpri12.bsky.social · 8h

This week on Trackside Northeast, host Joe Cortese sat down with the New England racing legend "Dynamite" Dave Dion.
Watch the full episode here: https://www.wpri.com/tracksidenortheast/trackside-northeast-dynamite-dave-dion-spent-decades-behind-the-wheel/

WPRI 12 @wpri12.bsky.social · 9h

Former FBI Director James Comey is accused of falsely claiming that he did not authorize a leak about the FBI’s investigation into Hillary Clinton and the Trump-Russia probe.

James Comey pleads not guilty to charges stemming from 2020 testimony

ALEXANDRIA, Va. — Former FBI Director James Comey has pleaded not guilty to charges linked to his 2020 congressional testimony about the bureau’s investigation into Russian ties to Presid…

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WPRI 12 @wpri12.bsky.social · 9h

The FAA has reported staffing shortages at airports across the country including Boston, Dallas and Chicago with the potential for ground stoppages today. Details below.https://www.wpri.com/news/flight-delays-spread-to-major-airports-across-us/

Flight delays spread to major airports across US

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) reported shortages at airports in Nashville, Tenn., Boston, Dallas, Chicago and Philadelphia, as well as at air traffic control centers in Atlanta, Houston…

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Kate Wilkinson @katewilkinson.bsky.social · 10h

Smooth sailing for passengers at TF Green right now despite national concerns about the government shutdown affecting air traffic control. I’ll have what we’re seeing across the country tonight at 4:30/5:30 @wpri12.bsky.social

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WPRI 12 @wpri12.bsky.social · 11h

Please welcome the newest member of the 12 News team, Barbara Ron! She's joined us as a reporter.

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WPRI 12 @wpri12.bsky.social · 11h

More than a dozen people were taken into custody and several officers were hurt after clashes broke out during a pro-Palestine protest in Boston.

13 arrested, 4 officers hurt during pro-Palestine protest in Boston

More than a dozen people were taken into custody and several officers were hurt after clashes broke out during a pro-Palestine protest in Boston.

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WPRI 12 @wpri12.bsky.social · 12h

Joan B. Kennedy, the first wife of the late Sen. Edward Kennedy, died Wednesday at the age of 89. Story: https://www.wpri.com/new-england/massachusetts/joan-kennedy-first-wife-of-sen-edward-kennedy-has-died/

WPRI 12 @wpri12.bsky.social · 12h

Toyota is recalling nearly 400,000 vehicles because the rearview camera may not display when backing up, increasing the risk of a crash, federal traffic safety regulators said.

Toyota recalls nearly 400,000 Tundras and Sequoias due to malfunctioning rearview camera

Toyota is recalling nearly 400,000 vehicles because the rearview camera may not display when backing up, increasing the risk of a crash, federal traffic safety regulators said.

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WPRI 12 @wpri12.bsky.social · 13h

Shannon Sullivan, who’s served as the president and COO of Women & Infants Hospital for the past five years, will soon step down from the position.

Women & Infants president leaving for new job

Care New England announced that Shannon Sullivan has accepted the position of CEO at at Connecticut Children’s health system in Hartford.

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WPRI 12 @wpri12.bsky.social · 14h

Police in Warwick have released bodycam footage of their interaction with a driver accused of striking a 5-year-old boy last week. Story: https://www.wpri.com/news/local-news/west-bay/police-release-bodycam-video-of-driver-who-allegedly-hit-5-year-old/