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August 23, 2022
 
 
 
 
 
 
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Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine 73% effective in children under 5
 
The company touted the data as reinforcing the importance of the vaccine, which was …
 
     
 
Portion of road in Providence closed due to gas leak
 
A construction crew struck a gas line in the area of North Main Street and University …
 
     
 
Last day to request mail ballot for RI Primary is Tuesday
 
If you’re not planning to head to the polls in person to vote in the primary election …
 
     
 
17-year-old pilot on track for solo world flight record
 
A Belgian-British teenage pilot was on track Tuesday to become the youngest person …
 
     
 
USDA declares drought disaster for all of RI
 
The declaration means farm operators throughout the state may be considered for federal …
 
     
 
Gary Gaines, coach of ‘Friday Night Lights’ fame, dies at 73
 
The former coach died Monday in Lubbock after a long battle with Alzheimer’s disease.
 
     
 
Weather Alert: Showers and T’storms Again Today
 
Although not as widespread as yesterday’s rain, we’ll be seeing more showers …
 
     
     
     
   
   
 
 
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Ballard’s loses liquor, entertainment licenses for 2 weeks
 
After hearing hours of testimony, New Shoreham’s licensing board voted Monday night to suspend Ballard’s Beach Resort’s licenses for two weeks.
 
     
 
Police: Woman assaulted by fake rideshare driver
 
The victim told police the driver “tricked them” as they left a nightclub on Saturday.
 
     
 
Mattapoisett Boatyard fire deemed accidental
 
Fire officials said it most likely started when a spark ignited gasoline vapors while a worker was replacing a boat’s gas tank inside one of the …
 
     
 
Spotted lanternfly population found in Smithfield
 
An invasive species of insect that consumes various plants and trees may be growing in number in Rhode Island.
 
     
     
     
   
   
 
 
 
Weather Today & 7 Day Forecast
 
 
 
 
 
Weather Now: Fog Overnight; Isolated Showers/T’Storm Tuesday
 
 
Weather Now: Fog Overnight; Isolated Showers/T’Storm Tuesday
 
Good Tuesday Morning We had some much-needed and beneficial yesterday. Scattered showers and a few thunderstorms are expected Tuesday, but the coverage should not be as widespread as yesterday. Keep the umbrella on standby, even though there will be dry periods as well RAINFALL YESTERDAY Hour by Hour // A look at the next hours’ conditions » Ocean, Bay & Beach // A look at the conditions by the coast » An approaching cold front Tuesday will bring the chance for a few more showers or thunderstorms. It doesn’t look as widespread as Monday, with breaks of partial sun and warmer temperatures. TUESDAY MORNING 7:00 AM Early clouds and fog giving way to some partial sunshine….very humid TUESDAY AFTERNOON 1:00PM Partly sunny with an isolated shower or thunderstorm. Not all locations will get one TUESDAY EVENING 6:00 PM: Partly sunny, still the chance of a quick shower or thunderstorm passing through 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
 
 
     
     
   
   
 
     
 
Few Showers/T’Storm Today
 
From 12 News Meteorologist T.J. Del Santo, here is your updated 7-Day Forecast: WEATHER …
 
     
     
     
   
   
 
 
 
12 Sports
 
 
 
 
     
 
Hometown Hero – Dean Varrecchione, La Salle
 
     
 
Rising hoops star Isaiah Miranda gives back to Pawtucket community
 
     
 
Rhode Island Hockey Hall of Fame enshrines 2022 class
 
     
 
David Duke Jr. hosts first-ever Community Day for charity
 
     
     
     
   
   
 
 
 
Trending News Today
 
 
 
 
     
 
Family learns short-term rental has basement neighbor from TV story
 
 
     
 
Indoor pickleball facility opens in Fairhaven
 
 
     
 
Burrillville man killed in crash
 
 
     
 
‘I live in the basement’: Airbnb stay turns ugly for bachelorette party in Providence
 
 
     
 
Gas prices drop 11 cents in RI, MA
 
 
     
 
 
Today on The Rhode Show
 
 
 
 
     
 
Balise Subaru is holding a school supplies drive
 
 
     
 
In the Kitchen: Prego and Bifana
 
 
     
 
Be mindful of school bus safety as the new academic year begins
 
 
     
 
Comedian Craig Gass returns to RI for live shows this week
 
 
     
 
In the Kitchen: Jerk Chicken
 
 
     
 
Washington Trust celebrating 222 Years!
 
 
     
     
     
   
   
 
 
 
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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