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ProvidenceThe Graduate Providence hotel, formerly the Biltmore, will be auctioned Jan. 20If you've ever looked up at the red letters over Dorrance Street, this one's for you. The Graduate Providence, formerly the Biltmore, goes up for auction Jan. 20 in New York City, according to a public sale notice. The Providence Journal says a mortgage lender is selling it along with a Cincinnati hotel as collateral for loans, per a legal notice published Oct. 25.Today’s editionRead JobsCCRI and Senesco Marine launch a free welding training program for a new ferryIf you've thought about welding as a career, CCRI has a new option. Senesco Marine of North Kingstown and the Community College of Rhode Island announced the program Monday, and Polaris MEP is paying for it.Today’s editionRead

Around Pawtucket

From Fall River Herald News, WPRI.com and 23 more newsrooms, gathered by 6AM News, 6AM City’s local news service, in the last two days.

  1. Fall River Herald News44 minutes ago

    Who's winning the Fall River area races? 2026 Midterm Election results

    Live reporting of election results from the Fall River area including multiple state rep. races and the Bristol DA's race.

  2. WPRI.com1 hour ago

    Which Rhode Island ballot questions passed in 2026?

    See the results for each question on the Rhode Island ballot in the 2026 midterm election.

    Also reported byBrown Daily Herald

  3. WLNE-TV1 hour ago

    Large dirt piles, parking problems spark concerns at Garden City Center

    Large dirt piles remain behind Garden City Center as nearby residents raise concerns about the construction and shoppers report difficulty finding parking.

  4. SouthCoastToday.com1 hour ago

    How is the New Bedford area voting? Follow along for live results

    New Bedford area voters will be deciding multiple contested state representative races plus the Bristol District Attorney race. Follow along for live results.

  5. EastBayRI.com2 hours ago

    Barrington cross country teams win Class B Championships

    It was a clean sweep for the Barrington High School cross country teams last weekend, as the BHS boys and girls teams each won Class B Championships. The Barrington girls placed three …

  6. Uprise RI2 hours ago

    Recap: North Kingstown School Committee Clears Middle School Work, Hires HR Director

    North Kingstown's School Committee approved early site work and testing for Wickford Middle School, advanced Davisville Middle School plans and hired an HR director.

  7. Fall River Herald News2 hours ago

    Victor Santos runs for Azorean Diaspora Council seat

    Victor Santos is the only candidate running to represent Rhode Island on the Azorean Diaspora Council this December.

  8. Fall River Herald News2 hours ago

    Victor Santos candidata-se ao Conselho da Diáspora Açoriana por R.I.

    Victor Santos está a concorrer ao Conselho da Diáspora Açoriana pelo estado de Rhode Island.

  9. Go Local Prov2 hours ago

    People on the Move: Hersey Named Realtor of the Year

  10. Boston.com2 hours ago

    Tom Brady expects an ‘emotional’ return to Gillette Stadium on Sunday for Patriots vs. Packers

    Patriots legend Tom Brady addressed his return to Gillette Stadium with Fox Sports, noting that it will be an "emotional" day on Sunday.

    Also reported byBoston 25 NewsThe Boston Globe

  11. EastBayRI.com2 hours ago

    Wednesday meeting planned for e-scooter use in Barrington

    There will be a special meeting on Wednesday, Nov. 4 for families who want to discuss electric scooter use in Barrington. The meeting will take place at Barrington Middle School — people can meet …

  12. WJAR2 hours ago

    Police activity causes severe delays on MBTA’s Providence Line

    Passengers on the MBTA Commuter Rail’s Providence Line were warned Tuesday to expect severe delays in both directions because of police activity.

  13. Boston 25 News2 hours ago

    Trial date set for East Bridgewater man accused of killing ex-wife, setting home on fire

    A trial date has been set for the East Bridgewater man accused of killing his ex-wife in 2021.

  14. Providence Business News4 hours ago

    Sansiveri, Kimball & Co. acquired by North Carolina firm

    PROVIDENCE – Sansiveri, Kimball & Co., an accounting firm with clients throughout New England, has been acquired by Cherry Bekaert of North Carolina. Terms of the acquisition were not disclosed. Representatives from both firms did not immediately respond to requests for comment. Cherry Bekaert said the acquisition advances its continued growth strategy by expanding its […]

  15. Uprise RI4 hours ago

    Recap: Providence Contract Board Approves 29 Items, Opens School Furniture Bid

    Providence's Board of Contract & Supply approved 29 contract items 8-0 and opened an $8.3 million school furniture bid, after questions on fire station and building change orders.

  16. EastBayRI.com4 hours ago

    East Providence falls to North Kingstown in soccer quarterfinal

    The loss of key offensive players, Amori Lopes, Nathan Sousa and Emerson Amado was difficult to overcome.

  17. Taunton Daily Gazette4 hours ago

    Who is the TDG H.S. Girls Athlete of the Week for Oct. 26-Nov. 1?

    Bristol-Plymouth cross country's Thea Cote is the Athlete of the Week for Oct. 19-25. Vote for the next AOTW here through noon on Sunday, Nov. 8.

  18. The Boston Globe4 hours ago

    MIAA girls’ volleyball tournament: Seeds and pairings for Divisions 1-5

    Central Catholic (D1), Oliver Ames (D2), Bellingham (D3), East Bridgewater (D4), and Pioneer Valley Christian (D5) earned top seeds in the 191-team field.

  19. The Sun Chronicle5 hours ago

    Attleboro Football Hall of Fame induction slated for Nov. 24

    ATTLEBORO — The Attleboro Area Football Hall of Fame will conduct its 54th annual induction ceremony with a banquet Nov. 24 at the Attleboro Lodge of Elks.

  20. EastBayRI.com5 hours ago

    Townies take down Mt. Hope to begin 2026 volleyball D-I playoffs

    The 5th-seeded Townies move on to play at 4th seeded Cumberland on Friday at 6 p.m.

  21. 1420 WBSM5 hours ago

    "RHONJ" Star Teresa Giudice Announces Rhode Island Book Event

    "Real Housewives of New Jersey" star Teresa Giudice is heading to the Greenwich Odeum. Get all the details on her upcoming RI book event inside.

    Also reported byFUN 107

  22. EastBayRI.com5 hours ago

    Warren heads to the polls

    After weeks of campaigning, the 2026 general election in Warren took place Tuesday, Nov. 3, at four polling places around town where voters were tasked with choosing who will serve them over either …

  23. Fall River Reporter5 hours ago

    La Salette Festival of Lights in Attleboro returning again in 2026

    La Salette will continue their popular Festival of Lights tradition this year under the theme of Christ, Light of Peace. The National Shrine of La Salette Festival of Lights will begin on November 21st and will run until January 3rd, 2027, past the typical New Years Day closure. The annual event is a beautiful religious

  24. The Harvard Crimson5 hours ago

    Harvard Cross Country Teams Dominate The Ivy League Championships as Men’s Team Brings Home First Title in 54 Years

    The Ivy League Cross Country Championships were held over the weekend in Attleboro, Mass., and in its first postseason meet, Harvard cross country did superbly. The women’s team placed third and got a handful of new personal records in the process. The men’s team commanded its race, becoming the first Crimson men’s team to win the Ivy League since 1972 while scoring the fewest points at the meet since 1994.

  25. Cape Cod Times5 hours ago

    Cape and Islands teams learn MIAA volleyball tournament seeds

    The MIAA volleyball tournament brackets are out, with several Cape and Islands teams competing for state titles.

  26. The Sun Chronicle5 hours ago

    MIAA tournament volleyball brackets released

    The MIAA released the tournament brackets for the 2026 volleyball season on Tuesday afternoon, showing the road to a state title for teams across five divisions

  27. The Patriot Ledger6 hours ago

    2 new stores just opened at Wrentham Outlets, with more on the way

    Two new stores just opened at Wrentham Outlets, with another two on the way just in time for holiday shopping. Here's what stores and where.

  28. EastBayRI.com6 hours ago

    Community Orchestra’s season debut is Sunday

    The Narragansett Bay Symphony Community Orchestra performs its season opener concert this Sunday, Nov. 8. The 2026-2027 season marks the orchestra’s 20th concert year, a major milestone for Rhode …

  29. WLNE-TV6 hours ago

    Voters seeking change find lines in Southern New England

    Tuesday is shaping up to already be a historic midterm election as polling places see early morning long lines.

  30. EastBayRI.com6 hours ago

    Saturday concert at Four Corners

    The Atwater-Donnelly Trio performs a unique blend of traditional American and Celtic folk music and percussive dance this Saturday in Tiverton. Rhode Islanders Elwood Donnelly, Aubrey Atwater, and …

  31. Providence Business News6 hours ago

    Graduate Hotel Providence listed for auction

    PROVIDENCE – The Graduate Hotel Providence is going up for auction. The hotel, formerly known as the Biltmore, will be sold to the highest bidder on Jan. 20 in New York City, according to a public sale notice published on Oct. 25. The property, which is owned by AJ Capital and operated by Hilton Worldwide […]

  32. The Sun Chronicle6 hours ago

    MIAA finalizes field hockey tournament seedings, pairings

  33. WarwickPost.com7 hours ago

    Possible Warwick Rabies Exposure Reported Nov. 1

    WARWICK, RI — The RI Department of Health (RIDOH) reports that a person in the Payton Avenue area of Warwick started rabies treatment Nov. 1 after being bitten or scratched

  34. Providence Business News7 hours ago

    Election26: R.I. sets record for early voting as turnout climbs on Election Day

    PROVIDENCE – Rhode Island recorded 204,545 votes statewide as of 11 a.m. Tuesday, representing a 25.7% turnout rate, as voters head to the polls for a general election featuring a closely watched gubernatorial contest and a mayoral transition in state’s capital. Early voting accounted for the largest share of ballots, with 112,053 casted before Election

    Also reported byWhat's Up Newp

  35. Rhode Island Current7 hours ago

    No drama, lots of voters as Election Day kicks off in Rhode Island

    A brisk start to Election Day in Rhode Island puts the state on track to top turnout in the 2022 midterms, and potentially, 2018, too, said Miguel Nunez, executive director for the state Board of Elections. Nunez’ projection came during the elections panel’s mid-morning meeting Tuesday, which was scheduled to address potential Election Day problems.

  36. Providence Business News7 hours ago

    R.I. launches $11.5M heat pump pilot program

    PROVIDENCE – The state has launched an $11.5 million heat pump pilot program to support small, multifamily households, the R.I. Office of Energy Resources announced Monday. The Rhode Island Small Multifamily Heat Pump Pilot will provide financial incentives to eligible low- and moderate-income households in residential buildings with two to four attached units. The program

  37. Wicked Local7 hours ago

    Strong voter turnout in Milford

    Milford votes in the midterm election, Nov. 3, 2026

  38. The Sun Chronicle7 hours ago

    Rush rocks Mohegan Sun with classics, tribute to Peart

    Geddy Lee and Alex Lifeson lead a memorable show featuring all of “Moving Pictures”

  39. WarwickPost.com7 hours ago

    With Aram Garabedian, You Really Couldn’t Make It Up

    WARWICK, RI — Within five minutes of meeting Aram Garabedian, it was almost a certainty that you'd pause at some point and say to yourself, "What an incredible story." Or,

  40. WLNE-TV7 hours ago

    Government plane, delegation makes stop at Quonset State Airport

    A plane marked "United States of America" was parked Tuesday morning at Quonset State Airport in North Kingstown.

In brief

The short notes of 5AM Pawtucket’s last two editions. Open one to read it, with its sources.

  • Election DayVoting today? You can look up your polling place and sample ballot online for Rhode Island and Massachusetts, and both states have seen good turnout so far in early voting and mail-in ballots.

    Voting today? You can look up your polling place and sample ballot online for Rhode Island and Massachusetts, and both states have seen good turnout so far in early voting and mail-in ballots.

    News Notes · Today’s editionSource: WPRI.com

  • RabiesA Warwick resident was bitten or scratched by a possibly rabid raccoon near Payton Avenue and began treatment Sunday, the Rhode Island Department of Health says.

    A Warwick resident was bitten or scratched by a possibly rabid raccoon near Payton Avenue and began treatment Sunday, the Rhode Island Department of Health says. It comes nearly a week after three raccoons tested positive in North Smithfield and Pawtucket.

    News Notes · Today’s editionSource: WPRI.com

  • HoopsProvidence beat Maine 83-56 in Bryan Hodgson's first game as head coach.

    Providence beat Maine 83-56 in Bryan Hodgson's first game as head coach. Jacob Bannarbie led the Friars with 14 points, and the Friars outrebounded Maine 38-17. Providence forced Maine into 23 turnovers, by GoLocal's count. The Friars' next game is Nov. 6 against Nebraska at Mohegan Sun at 6 p.m.

    Around Rhode Island · Today’s editionSources: WPRI.com, The Providence Journal, Go Local Prov

  • PFASThirty-seven private wells around Provident Place in Coventry exceed the state's 20 parts per trillion PFAS standard, with results pending for 16 more.

    Thirty-seven private wells around Provident Place in Coventry exceed the state's 20 parts per trillion PFAS standard, with results pending for 16 more.

    Around Rhode Island · Today’s editionSource: ecoRI News