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Man Sentenced to Prison for Racially Motivated Arson at North Providence Church

50% Center coverage: 4 sources

NORTH PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WPRI) — A man will spend more than six years in federal prison for intentionally igniting multiple fires at a North Providence church with a predominantly Black congregation last year. Kevin Colantonio, 36, was sentenced Thursday to 78 months, followed by three years of supervised release. He previously pleaded guilty to to malicious damage by means of fire, obstruction of free exercise of religious beliefs, and two count…See the Story

Senate · North Providence

Five of six potential candidates meet signature requirements for Senate District 4 special election

100% Left coverage: 1 sources

A campaign sign in a North Providence front yard supports Stefano Famiglietti in the race to fill the vacant Rhode Island Senate District 4 seat. Famiglietti has the endorsement of the district Democratic committee. (Photo by Janine Weisman/Rhode Island Current)Four Democrats and one Republican are still in the running to fill the open Rhode Island Senate District 4 seat, having met the signature requirements ahead of Tuesday’s 4 p.m. deadline, …Read Article

North Providence · North Providence

How Dog Bite Lawyers Help Protect Your Rights

Families, neighbors, and pets coexist in North Providence, yet unexpected dog bites can occur even in these friendly neighborhoods. Whether it’s a child injured while playing or an adult attacked on a routine walk, the aftermath can be painful and traumatic, leading to costly medical bills and long-term challenges. Medical bills, emotional distress, and possible long-term scarring are just a few of the challenges victims may face. When it’s uncl…Read Article

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North Providence's DellaMorte-Pitts, Agresti place sixth at state track and field meet

PROVIDENCE – North Providence High senior high jumper Corbin Agresti and sophomore thrower Jaida DellaMorte-Pitts qualified for Saturday’s 78th annual New England outdoor track and field championship meet at Willow Brook Park in New Britain, Conn., thanks to their sixth-place…North Providence · North ProvidenceRead Article

“He Was a Fireman’s Fireman” | Friends and Firefighters Come Together for Dave Warfel’s Funeral

First responders from across the Commonwealth gathered in Halifax to remember the late fire chief. HALIFAX, Pa. — Hundreds of first responders from across Pennsylvania came together to say goodbye to Chief Dave Warfel. Warfel, the Carsonville Volunteer Fire Company chief and forestry official, died on May 29 while he was serving at the Pennsylvania Wildland Fire Academy in Shippensburg.  People who came out to watch Warfel’s funeral procession …North Providence · North ProvidenceSee the Story

North Providence police charge woman for setting off fireworks at apartment staircase

100% Right coverage: 1 sources

Police have charged a woman after she allegedly set off fireworks at the staircase at a North Providence apartment building on Saturday.North Providence · North ProvidenceRead Article

Detectives investigating North Providence Dollar Tree break-in

NORTH PROVIDENCE – Police Chief Alfredo Ruggiero confirmed that the police presence at the Dollar Tree on Smithfield Road Wednesday morning was related to a break-in. Employees walked in to find the store in disarray.Dollar Tree · North ProvidenceRead Article

Council hires attorney on Baird Avenue project; alternate proposal considered

NORTH PROVIDENCE – The Town Council has used a portion of its contingency fund to hire an attorney to look at all aspects of the Baird Avenue residential project.North Providence · North ProvidenceRead Article

Seaberg Construction wins North Providence L.L.'s Major Division regular-season title

NORTH PROVIDENCE – For the second time in the last three years, Seaberg Construction captured the North Providence Little League’s Major Division regular-season championship, thanks to the ballclub’s 11-1 win last Thursday over Senator Ciccone and 15-5 victory over Mayor…North Providence · North ProvidenceRead Article

North Providence baseball team downs Chariho for berth in D-II championship series

RICHMOND – It’s a short five-minute drive from North Providence High to Rhode Island College, which is the site of high school baseball’s best-of-three championship series.Baseball · North ProvidenceRead Article

Kollek recognized as NP's 2025 Teacher of the Year

NORTH PROVIDENCE – The North Providence School District has named Jennifer Kollek, a multilingual learners (MLL) specialist at McGuire Elementary School, its 2025 Teacher of the Year.North Providence · North ProvidenceRead Article

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