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Legislative Debate Over Assault Weapons Ban in Rhode Island

News Summary As Rhode Island's General Assembly nears its session's end, intense debates arise over two competing versions of an…

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Rhode Island Shakespeare Repertory to Stage King John

News Summary The Rhode Island Shakespeare Repertory is set to perform 'King John' from July 10 to July 20, featuring…

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Rhode Island Plans New Public Medical School at URI

News Summary To tackle a physician shortage in Rhode Island, plans are underway to establish a public medical school at…

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Rehoboth Man Convicted of Second-Degree Murder in Shooting

News Summary Christopher Heron, a 24-year-old from Rehoboth, has been convicted of second-degree murder in the shooting death of 66-year-old…

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Benefit Street Sidewalk Upgrade Proposal Faces Opposition

News Summary A proposal to upgrade sidewalks on Benefit Street in Providence has met resistance from city council members, prompting…

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Air Quality Alerts Issued in Rhode Island and Michigan Due to Wildfires

News Summary Rhode Island and Michigan have issued air quality alerts as wildfire smoke from New Jersey and western Canada…

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Butler Hospital Workers Strike Over Pay and Safety Issues

News Summary Negotiations between the SEIU 1199NE union and Butler Hospital have stalled, leading to a strike by over 200…

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Craftland Celebrates 23 Years of Local Artisanship

News Summary Craftland, a cherished store in downtown Providence, celebrates its 23rd anniversary. From a month-long pop-up in 2002 to…

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Trump Weighs Military Options in Iran

News Summary Tensions in the Middle East are escalating as President Trump considers military involvement in Israel's campaign against Iran.…

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Extreme Heat Watch Issued for Rhode Island

News Summary Rhode Island residents are urged to prepare for dangerously high temperatures as an Extreme Heat Watch is in…

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