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Despite a few Saturday showers, not a bad first half of the weekend

We are calling this "transition Friday" because today is between the chilly weather on Thursday and the mild day on Saturday.
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Christmas wish answered by tough, young elf named Lydia

Christmas cookies made with the generous hands of a Warwick teen are sweeter than anyone could ever imagine.
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California woman pleads guilty in fatal Dartmouth hit-and-run

A California woman who left the scene of a fatal hit and run in Dartmouth earlier this year was sentenced to two-and-a-half years in prison, according to the Bristol County District Attorney's office.
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Massachusetts
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Police: Missing Waltham woman found safe

Police say that Tealeesha Gillespie was located on Dec. 13 and is safe.
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South County
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Police: No drug charges for man suspected of trying to cook meth

The suspect is facing charges of domestic assault, disorderly conduct and violating a no-contact order.
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Three dogs chosen to replace Archie in 'The Nutcracker'

Teddy, Phoebe and Bronx were chosen as finalists from an original group of nearly 50 dogs that auditioned for the role in early December.
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Drug cartel 'boss of bosses' tries to fire attorney at sentencing

Juan Valdez, 51, was sentenced to 20 years in prison.

Providence Council overrides Mayor Elorza, backs Hope Point Tower

The 10-3 vote to override means New York developer Jason Fane has cleared a significant hurdle for building his proposed Hope Point Tower.

CEO: Hasbro will decide by mid-2019 on keeping HQ in RI

"Obviously, our desire would be to be in Rhode Island, but we have to look broader than that," the toy giant's leader told WPRI 12 in an exclusive interview.

Mayor Elorza: Foxy Lady should be shut down after prostitution bust

The mayor said a “full-on prostitution ring” has been run out of the club.

Psych evaluation of serial killer Craig Price complete, trial set for next month

A psychological evaluation of serial killer Craig Price has been completed, setting the stage for an attempted murder trial in January.

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As Christmas nears, Amazon Fall River hub buzzing 3 hours ago

Hundreds of thousands of packages ship out of Fall River every week -- but during a holiday week, the number could double.
Home for the Holidays
Candle may be to blame for East Providence fire 6 hours ago

The fire started just after 7 a.m. on Sheridan Avenue, which is in the Rumford section of town.
Providence
Warwick's longtime police chief announces retirement 3 hours ago

Colonel Stephen McCartney was named as chief in Warwick in 1999. Prior to that, he served the Providence Police Department for nearly 26 years.
West Bay
Reed-led inquiry uncovers US taxpayers footed $331M bill to fuel Saudi jets 3 hours ago

Military reveals taxpayers paid for $331 million in fuel for Saudi jets.
Politics
North Kingstown police offer to receive package deliveries 3 hours ago

North Kingstown police are making an unusual offer to their residents: You can have your mail and shipment deliveries sent to the police station, instead of risking porch pirates strolling off with them.
South County
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Lincoln police ID 2 more home invasion suspects 6 hours ago

Lincoln police said Jordan Palardy, 22, of Pawtucket was taken into custody Monday on an unrelated charge.
Blackstone Valley
Remembering Sandy Hook 6 years later; vigil to be held Friday 6 hours ago

Friday is the 6th anniversary of the Sandy Hook shooting, a massacre that took the lives of 20 children and six educators in 2012.
Connecticut

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Christmas wish answered by tough, young elf named Lydia

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White House photographer gives insight on documenting history

As White House photographer for former Presidents Ronald Reagan and Barack Obama, Souza had access to the most secretive of meetings and the most public events that proved to permanently shape the nation.

Customs finds 70 finches in hair rollers

Customs officials say people bet on how many times the finches chirp, and a winning male finch can sell for up to $10,000.

Brewing Resilience: Local brewers helping fire relief efforts

Several Rhode Island breweries now have a special IPA on tap as part of an effort to help the victims of California's Camp Fire.

Judges choose finalists to replace Archie in 'The Nutcracker'

After 11 finalists were called back to auditions Tuesday, the Festival Ballet Providence has chosen two dogs who will take the place of Archie in their performance of "The Nutcracker."