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Lincoln, Rhode Island · LincolnLINCOLN, R.I. (WPRI) -- Rhode Island State Police said that a man hit a cruiser in Lincoln on Friday while experiencing a medical emergency behind the wheel. Police said that a state trooper noticed a vehicle coming at him slowly and then put his lights and siren on. The trooper then noticed that the driver coming toward him showed signs of an apparent medical condition, according to police. Police said that this accident occurred on Twin River …See the Story
State Police cruiser hit by man having medical emergency
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Olympics · United StatesJOHNSTON, R.I. (WPRI) -- Several public schools in Johnston received recognition from Special Olympics Rhode Island and Hasbro on Saturday. Johnston Senior High School, Nicholas A. Ferri Middle School, Brown Avenue, and Sarah Dyer Barnes Elementary Schools were recognized as Special Olympics Unified Champion Schools for their commitment to inclusion.
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Johnston schools receive recognition from Special Olympics
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CoronavirusEAST PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WPRI) -- Multiple colleges in Rhode Island held commencement ceremonies on Saturday. Saturday was day two of a weekend of commencement ceremonies for the University of Rhode Island (URI), which started on Friday. Students from the Colleges of Nursing, Engineering, and the Arts and Sciences received their diplomas at the university's Ryan Center. According to URI, they will have conferred over 4,700 degrees by the end of th…See the Story
URI, Bryant University hold 2024 commencement ceremonies
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West Warwick · West WarwickWEST WARWICK, R.I. (WPRI) -- LEGO enthusiasts from around the state can see hundreds of builds on display this weekend at the Rhode Island Brick Convention. After a sold-out inaugural event in 2023, this year's event will have more than double displays than last year. The convention is used to raise money in support of the non-profit "Creations for Charity" -- which provides LEGO sets for kids in the hospital or in tough circumstances.
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Rhode Island Brick Convention held in West Warwick
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Boston, Massachusetts · BostonBOSTON (WPRI) -- Boston police are asking for the public's help to find missing teenager, who they say might be in Providence. They say 17-year-old Jaize Shabazz-Fealy, of Dorcester, was last seen around 2 p.m. on Sunday, May 5. He was last seen wearing a black sweatshirt with a Spider Man graphic, black sweatpants and a gray backpack. Police said he may be with family in Providence. If you know anything, you are asked to call B-3 Detectives at …See the Story
Boston police looking for missing teen, may be in Providence
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What’s Happening: Sheep and Wool Festival
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Nesi’s Notes: May 18
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Nome, United States · NomeEAST PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WPRI) — Gov. Dan McKee announced on Friday that he has nominated Wayne Salisbury Jr. to lead Rhode Island's Department of Corrections (RIDOC). "Wayne’s experience in the Department of Corrections is extensive, and he has played an important role in day-to-day operations and long-term, strategic planning for the department," McKee said in a press release. "I look forward to continuing to work with Director Salisbury to main…See the Story
McKee nominates new RI Department of Corrections director
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