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August 20, 2022
 
 
 
 
 
 
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Nesi’s Notes: Aug. 20
 
Your weekend briefing on local politics and more.
 
     
 
Weather Now: Very Warm, Humid Today; Spot Shower
 
Did you catch the sunrise this morning ? Wow…beautiful way to start the day. …
 
     
 
Mac Jones solid, Panthers pause QB battle in Patriots’ 20-10 win
 
45-yard pass to set up a touchdown in his first game action of the preseason, Tristian …
 
     
 
Pawtucket recruiting police officers
 
PAWTUCKET, R.I. (WPRI) — For those interested in serving a local community, the city …
 
     
 
2 more Coast Guard ships now based in Newport
 
The Famous-class vessels are 270 feet in length and each hold a crew of 100.
 
     
 
DEM bans outdoor fires at state parks, campgrounds
 
It comes about 24 hours after an unattended campfire in Burrillville caused a brush …
 
     
 
36 items added to nutritional, beverage product recall
 
Lyons Magnus is expanding a recall of 53 items from early August, adding more products …
 
     
     
     
   
   
 
 
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Retired Middleborough police K-9 dies
 
The Belgian Malinois was on the force for 10 years, according to Chief Joseph Perkins.
 
     
 
Providence school officials clash over ‘graduation inflation’ claims
 
Providence School Board member Ty’Relle Stephens alleges around two dozen students earned 15 credits – the equivalent of three years of education …
 
     
 
Hidden for 40 years, vintage ice cream truck being restored to former glory
 
Palagis trucks have been crisscrossing the Ocean State for more than a century, satisfying sweet tooths since Peter Palagi first opened the business …
 
     
 
Providence Mayoral Debate: Watch live Tuesday on FOX Providence, WPRI.com
 
The top three candidates running for Providence mayor – Gonzalo Cuervo, Nirva LaFortune and Brett Smiley – will face off live in our studios.
 
     
     
     
   
   
 
 
 
Weather Today & 7 Day Forecast
 
 
 
 
 
Weather Now: Mostly Sunny, Warm & Humid This Weekend
 
 
Weather Now: Mostly Sunny, Warm & Humid This Weekend
 
This weekend looks good for any outdoor activities with partly to mostly sunny skies. Temperatures will be running above normal along with increasing humidity levels. Hour by Hour // A look at the next hours’ conditions » Ocean, Bay & Beach // A look at the conditions by the coast » “Muggy Meter” shows dew points increase a bit this weekend, followed by much higher humidity by early next week SATURDAY FORECAST 7:00AM SATURDAY FORECAST 1:00PM SATURDAY FORECAST 3:00PM Partly sunny skies, slight chance of quick isolated shower across inland areas. Overall the afternoon looks mainly dry for outdoor activities SATURDAY FORECAST 6:00PM THIS WEEKEND: Warm and More Humid 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
 
 
     
     
   
   
 
     
 
Very Warm, Humid Today with a Spot Shower
 
From 12 News Meteorologist T.J. Del Santo, here is your updated 7-Day Forecast: WEATHER …
 
     
     
     
   
   
 
 
 
12 Sports
 
 
 
 
     
 
Patriots, Panthers face off in preseason after problematic joint practices
 
     
 
Patriots to host joint practices with Panthers
 
     
 
Three takeaways from Revs draw with Toronto FC
 
     
 
James White honored by Patriots after announcing retirement
 
     
     
     
   
   
 
 
 
Trending News Today
 
 
 
 
     
 
‘I live in the basement’: Airbnb stay turns ugly for bachelorette party in Providence
 
 
     
 
Boats, buildings destroyed in Mattapoisett fire
 
 
     
 
Fisherman fined $9K for catching striped bass in prohibited waters
 
 
     
 
Man killed in Providence hit-and-run; red pickup truck sought
 
 
     
 
Raising Cane’s coming to RI in 2023
 
 
     
 
 
Today on The Rhode Show
 
 
 
 
     
 
Local ice cream shops push for votes as ‘Top Scoops’ contest nears close
 
 
     
 
In the Kitchen: Tortellini Vino Rosso
 
 
     
 
Rhody Roundup time
 
 
     
 
On the Rhode: The Gilded Age, a weekend of coaching in Newport
 
 
     
 
We had breakdancing, Billy Gilman and Barry Manilow
 
 
     
 
Hurricane and storm preparedness for homes and vehicles
 
 
     
     
     
   
   
 
 
 
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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