A car veered into a sandwich shop at a mall near Providence, killing one person and injuring five others, authorities said.… MORE
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Smoky haze blanketing US and Canada could last into the weekend
On air quality maps, purple signifies the worst of it. In reality, it’s a thick, hazardous haze that’s disrupting daily life for millions of people across the U.S. and Canada, blotting out skylines and turning skies orange.… MORE
Lead, rodents, put tenants at risk, Rhode Island says in lawsuit against major landlord
A Rhode Island landlord whose tenants have long complained about lead hazards, rodent infestations and other problems with their apartments was sued Tuesday by the state attorney general, who said conditions at many properties put renters’ health and safety at risk.… MORE
Teens hospitalized after accident in abandoned building at Rhode Island state park
Four boys were injured when one climbed onto the roof of an abandoned building that collapsed at a Rhode Island state park, officials said.… MORE
Providence crushes seized ATVs to underscore their illegality
Providence city officials on Thursday crushed a handful of the 63 all-terrain vehicles seized by a police task force announced just over five weeks ago, to underscore their illegality at the traditional Memorial Day weekend start to the summer season.… MORE
Police ID victims of Rhode Island shooting
Rhode Island police on Thursday released the names of the two people shot and killed by a man in the town of Johnston who was later shot to death by police.… MORE
Rhode Island attorney general sues manufacturers of 'forever chemicals'
Rhode Island Attorney General Peter Neronha filed a lawsuit Thursday against the manufacturers of so-called “forever chemicals,” commonly referred to as PFAS, saying they have caused significant harm to the state’s residents and natural resources.… MORE
Man who shot two dead is killed by Rhode Island police
A suspect shot and killed two people in Johnston, Rhode Island, before fleeing the scene and being shot and killed by police, authorities said.… MORE
Providence & Brown U. talks over payments "making good progress": Mayor
Talks over renewing an agreement over payments in lieu of taxes between Brown University and the City of Providence are “making good progress” said Mayor Brett Smiley following a recent joint appearance with the president of the Ivy League university.… MORE
Massachusetts US Attorney Rachael Rollins to resign after Justice Department watchdog probe
Massachusetts U.S. Attorney Rachael Rollins will resign following a monthslong investigation by the Justice Department’s inspector general into her appearance at a political fundraiser and other potential ethics issues, her attorney said Tuesday.… MORE
