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Sacred Heart School marks its last day

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Sacred Heart School marks its last day

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EAST PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WPRI) — A local catholic school will dismiss students for the final time on Friday. The Sacred Heart School in East Providence is set to close after opening its doors more than a century ago in 1917. The Roman Catholic Diocese of Providence announced in February that the decision was made due to financial difficulties and declining enrollment. The Diocese said they worked with families and staff to place them in other neig…See the Story

Highlighting the importance of yearly screenings this Men's Health Month

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Highlighting the importance of yearly screenings this Men's Health Month

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EAST PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WPRI) — June is Men's Health Month, and 12 Health anchor Shannon Hegy sat down with Dr. Devon Hughes from Care New England to ask him how he's using the platform, and he shares the biggest message he has for men. He said it's still extremely hard to get men to make a yearly appointment with their primary care provider. He says a lot of men don't come in because they say they don't have time between obligations with work or…Read Article

'Behind the Story' debuts on WPRI 12+

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'Behind the Story' debuts on WPRI 12+

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EAST PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WPRI) — A new show has been added to the WPRI 12+ lineup of programming. The new show, called "Behind the Story," gives a behind-the-scenes look into stories covered by Rhode Island's journalists and nuggets of information that don't make it on air or in the articles. In the first episode, Target 12 Investigative Reporter Eli Sherman spoke with 12 News Anchor Kim Kalunian and Boston Globe Columnist Dan McGowan about their …Read Article

Community Focus: RI Attorney General Peter Neronha

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EAST PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WPRI) — A counterclaim has been filed by two companies being sued by Rhode Island over the failure of the Washington Bridge's westbound portion. The companies, Barletta Heavy Division Inc. and Aetna Bridge Company, are alleging the state ignored a 1992 inspection report about the bridge's condition. MORE: 2 contractors that worked on Washington Bridge say RI ignored key inspection report Rhode Island Attorney General…East Providence · East Providence Read Article

Behind the Story: An inside look at local journalism

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EAST PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WPRI) — Ever wonder what it takes to bring you the news? Our new show, Behind the Story, gives you an inside look at local journalism through conversations with the reporters who break the big headlines. In this week's premiere, host Eli Sherman sits down with 12 News anchor Kim Kalunian and Boston Globe RI columnist Dan McGowan to discuss how they each got their start. Plus, Kim highlights her series on local Cold Cases, …Journalism · East Providence Read Article

RI Genealogical Society celebrates 50 years

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EAST PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WPRI) — The Rhode Island Genealogical Society is celebrating 50 years of helping people learn about their family history. On Saturday, the society will be hosting an all-day conference with guest speakers, a raffle and more. You can get tickets here. Community Focus: Brown University’s Michael Littman Rhode Island Genealogical Society President Maureen Taylor joined 12 News at 4 to share more about the event, the soc…East Providence · East Providence Read Article

RI’s third giant troll sculpture may be coming to East Providence

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It looks like another giant troll may soon be moving to Rhode Island.East Providence · East Providence Read Article

'Day of Portugal' celebrations held across southern New England

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EAST PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WPRI) — State and local leaders are gathering across southern New England to celebrate Portuguese heritage. It kicked off on Sunday with a flag-raising ceremony at the Portuguese Discovery Monument in Newport. On Monday, there will be flag-raising ceremonies in Bristol at 11 a.m., East Providence at 1:30 p.m., and Coventry at 5 p.m. Then on Tuesday, there will be ceremonies in Central Falls and Cranston. In Fall River, the…East Providence · East Providence Read Article

Math Matters RI Extravaganza Held in Providence

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PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WPRI) - Governor Dan McKee, Commissioner Angélica Infante-Green, and the Rhode Island Department of Education hosted the "Math Matters Ri Extravaganza" on Saturday. The event, hosted by Rhode Island State Teacher of the Year Milissa O'Neil and the Collaborative for Student Success, featured family-friendly activities including math games for all ages. "With our Math Matters RI campaign, we're helping students across the state i…East Providence · East Providence See the Story

The Rhode Island Community Pet Project announces opening

EAST PROVIDENCE — The Rhode Island Community Pet Project (CPP), formerly the Pets in Need (PIN) clinic, announces the opening of a new full-service veterinary clinic that will serve the animals of qualified low income Rhode Island pet owners.East Providence · East Providence Read Article

Car Rolls over, Strikes Another in East Providence

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EAST PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WPRI) -- East Providence police said a driver rolled their vehicle over on Saturday, hitting another vehicle with someone inside. Investigators said the incident happened at the intersection of Warren Ave. and Sixth St. They said the driver, a 32-year-old man, somehow lost control of his vehicle, rolled it over, and rear-ended another vehicle. There were very minor injuries to the driver. It is unclear of the person in the…Coahuila · Coahuila See the Story

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