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August 27, 2022
 
 
 
 
 
 
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Nesi’s Notes: Aug. 27
 
Your weekend briefing on local politics and more.
 
     
 
Raiders cap perfect preseason with 23-6 win over Patriots
 
LAS VEGAS (AP) — Chase Garbers was 12 of 22 for 141 yards and the Las Vegas Raiders …
 
     
 
Coventry police investigating fatal ATV accident
 
COVENTRY, R.I. (WPRI) — Coventry police are investigating a deadly ATV accident …
 
     
 
Weather Now: Warm Today with Spotty Afternoon Showers
 
Happy Saturday! We started off our weekend on a bit of a foggy note, but as we continue …
 
     
 
Wyatt Detention Facility warden arrested twice in Connecticut
 
The warden of the Wyatt Detention Facility is facing numerous charges after he was …
 
     
 
Pawtucket home struck by lightning
 
A Pawtucket homeowner was left reeling after her chimney was struck by lightning Friday …
 
     
 
Fall River man convicted on child rape charges
 
A Fall River man has been found guilty of sexually assaulting two young girls, according …
 
     
     
     
   
   
 
 
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Gillette briefly postpones opening Country Music Fest due to storm
 
Gillette Stadium has postponed opening the gates to the highly-anticipated New England Country Music Fest due to severe thunderstorms moving through …
 
     
 
Nonprofit, community library combatting learning loss one free book at a time
 
A local library and a non-profit organization are giving out free books to Providence children ahead of the school year.
 
     
 
Newport Hospital using virtual reality tech for rehab patients
 
New virtual reality technology is helping some patients of the Vanderbilt Rehabilitation Center progress faster than with traditional methods, …
 
     
 
Providence school speed cameras to reactivate next week
 
The capital city’s automated speed cameras will power back up on Monday as students head back to school.
 
     
     
     
   
   
 
 
 
Weather Today & 7 Day Forecast
 
 
 
 
 
Weather Now: Mostly Dry, Comfortable Weekend Ahead
 
 
Weather Now: Mostly Dry, Comfortable Weekend Ahead
 
Hour by Hour // A look at the next hours’ conditions » Ocean, Bay & Beach // A look at the conditions by the coast » THIS WEEKEND: Seasonable, Mainly Dry Temperatures will be more seasonable this weekend with a mix of clouds and sun. Highs are expected to be around 80-85 inland with coastal temperatures in the upper 70s to low 80s. Winds will be light and the humidity will be dropping, with more comfortable conditions by Sunday. Detailed 7-Day Forecast | Weather Now | Radar | Hour-by-Hour | Ocean, Bay & Beach | Weather Blog | Pinpoint Traffic | Flight Tracker | Severe Weather | Active Weather Alerts | Closings and Delays | Power Outages | Weather App
 
 
     
     
   
   
 
     
 
Mix Sun And Clouds Today, Spotty Eve. Showers
 
From 12 News Meteorologist Britney Trumpy, here is your updated 7-Day Forecast: WEATHER …
 
     
     
     
   
   
 
 
 
12 Sports
 
 
 
 
     
 
2022 HS FB Preview: Central Knights
 
     
 
Patriots to close out preseason against McDaniels, Raiders
 
     
 
Hendricken LHP Clemmey to pitch in Perfect Game All-American Classic
 
     
 
2022 HS FB Preview: Woonsocket Villa Novans
 
     
     
     
   
   
 
 
 
Trending News Today
 
 
 
 
     
 
DEM offering free trees to RI residents as part of energy-saving program
 
 
     
 
Trader Joe’s sign goes up at new Providence location
 
 
     
 
Great white shark circles URI research vessel off RI coast
 
 
     
 
2 charged in drive-by killing of woman in Providence
 
 
     
 
5 Amazon warehouses closing in Massachusetts
 
 
     
 
 
Today on The Rhode Show
 
 
 
 
     
 
In the Kitchen: Pork Satriale
 
 
     
 
Don’t miss the Rhythm & Roots Festival September 2,3, & 4
 
 
     
 
In the Kitchen: Swordfish a la ‘last minuté’
 
 
     
 
Rhode Show Rewind
 
 
     
 
On the Rhode: The Historic Crescent Park Carousel is Open Once Again
 
 
     
 
Rhody Roundup: Are you a people pleaser?
 
 
     
     
     
   
   
 
 
 
Who To Know - Local Businesses and Their Stories
 
 
 
 
     
 
Who To Know: Masonic Grand Lodge of Rhode Island
 
Freemasonry is a fraternity of men who are proud to be known as Masons. With over …
 
     
 
Who To Know: Rivers of Hope
 
Rivers of Hope is a family oriented, culturally diverse, community-based organization …
 
     
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