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In Mexico Beach after Michael, some coming home find no home

With stunned faces and tears, residents of hard-hit Mexico Beach returned home for the first time Wednesday about a week after Hurricane Michael hit.
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Blackstone Valley
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Updated Police searching for missing Pawtucket man

Luis Alberto Mujica Ramirez, who goes by "Tito," left his Goff Avenue home around 8 a.m. and hasn't been heard from since, according to police.
Read More » 49 mins ago
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Scooters reappear in Providence, this time with permission

A city spokesperson confirmed both Bird and Lime electric scooters were approved for deployment Thursday
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Local News
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Residents still without gas brace for cold following explosions

Thousands are still without Gas in the Merrimack Valley following the deadly gas explosions, which could pose a big challenge as those temperatures continue to drop.
Read More » 7 hours ago
West Bay

Police arrest 4 on drug charges at Cranston pub, including owner

Police have arrested and charged four men after they say they were selling illegal narcotics at a Cranston bar.
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Providence

Providence teacher receives prestigious 'Milken Award'

A Providence teacher received a big surprise on Tuesday morning after finding out she won a prestigious award that only a few dozen teachers nationwide receive.
Read More » 15 hours ago

Eyewitness News Investigates

After complaint over fine, Mattiello cut contractor board's budget

The speaker denied it was a punitive move to slash the budget for the state board that polices contractors.

Craig Price's attempted murder trial delayed for 6th time

Price, 44, was set to go on trial on Oct. 22, but it was pushed back a month to Nov. 26, according to Carol Hingson, a spokesperson for the district attorney in Live Oak, Florida.

Council President Salvatore under fire for clash with female colleagues

Salvatore allegedly had an argument with two female colleagues over a policy proposal.

Medical marijuana approved in RI for children, adults with autism

The decision includes a number of stipulations for providers.

165 Providence students missed every day of school during bus strike

The district has said it will work to help the students catch up.

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Mayor: Despite losing retailers, Silver City Galleria will endure 17 hours ago

Taunton Mayor Thomas Hoye says some big changes will be coming to the once great shopping center.
Business News
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Zoo offering sensory-friendly nights for Jack-O-Lantern Spectacular 18 hours ago

The events will be held from 5-6 p.m. each night from Nov. 1 through Nov. 4.
Community
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"High Wind Advisory" Tonight Through 8AM Thursday 18 hours ago

Coldest air so far of the young Autumn season on the way next 36 hours. Winds will increase Tonight into early Thursday morning, gusting at times to 40-50 mph. Isolated power outrages are "possible".
Weather Blog
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Sale not ready to pitch for Red Sox in Game 5 of ALCS 19 hours ago

Manager Alex Cora said the lanky left-hander lost weight because of the stomach illness that led to him spending a night in a hospital after starting the ALCS opener.
Red Sox
After complaint over fine, Mattiello cut contractor board's budget 18 hours ago

The speaker denied it was a punitive move to slash the budget for the state board that polices contractors.
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Rogers HS students complain of chilly classrooms, rodents 17 hours ago

Eyewitness News has received numerous photos and videos about the conditions at Rogers High School.
Education
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Craig Price's attempted murder trial delayed for 6th time 22 hours ago

Price, 44, was set to go on trial on Oct. 22, but it was pushed back a month to Nov. 26, according to Carol Hingson, a spokesperson for the district attorney in Live Oak, Florida.
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Warwick police give little girl escort to bus stop
On the move to reconnect the mind and body
Experience of helping Florence victims makes volunteer ready to give more
Town of Lincoln donates ambulance to Haitian community

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Red Sox one win away from World Series after thriller in Houston
High School Roundup - Wednesday October 17th
Boo Boo Andrade set for title fight in Boston
Yianni Kourakis and Andy Gresh break down the Patriots and Bears game
Sale not ready to pitch for Red Sox in Game 5 of ALCS

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Scooters reappear in Providence, this time with permission

A city spokesperson confirmed both Bird and Lime electric scooters were approved for deployment Thursday

Doggy bag: Beagle intercepts roast pig at Atlanta airport

The agency says pork and pork products from other continents are not allowed into the United States in an effort to avoid introducing foot and mouth disease, classical swine fever and other animal diseases.

Couple, heartbroken, says their marriage wasn't legal

Ashley Veilleux said the officiant she hired - who's already facing charges in other cases - never filed a marriage license.

Post goes viral after statue of RI's Nathanael Greene defaced

According to post on the city's Facebook page, someone placed googly eyes on a statue of Nathanael Green in Johnston Square.

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Portsmouth corn maze vandalized

The corn maze at Escobar's Highland Farm was vandalized Friday night, according to a posting on the attraction's Facebook page.

PHOTOS: Mexico Beach, Fla. after Hurricane Michael: 'It's like a bomb went off'

"It's like a bomb went off," Mexico Beach City Clerk Adrian Welle described to WMBB 13 during Saturday's MyPanhandle.com live special report of Hurricane Michael coverage,

Fall 2018: Corn mazes across RI, Mass.

Looking for a corn maze to go to this fall? Meteorologist T.J. Del Santo has you covered. He visited several corn mazes across the area and flew Sky Drone 12 over them to show you what they look like from above.