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From Boston 25 News, WWLP and 25 more newsrooms, gathered by TMI, 6AM City’s local news service, in the last two days.

  1. Boston 25 News24 minutes ago

    Parents turn to house phones to keep kids off smartphones and social media

    For parents who remember growing up with a house phone, going “old school” may be one of the newest technology trends for kids.

  2. WWLP33 minutes ago

    Gillette Stadium to no longer host MIAA football finals

    The Massachusetts Interscholastic Athletic Association announced that Gillette Stadium will no longer host its football state championship games.

    Also reported byWLNE-TVWCVB

  3. WLNE-TV35 minutes ago

    Historic Graduate Providence Hotel, formerly the Biltmore, to be auctioned in January

    The Graduate Providence Hotel, formerly known at the Biltmore, will go up for auction in January, according to a public sale notice.

  4. WJAR35 minutes ago

    Historic Graduate Providence Hotel, formerly the Biltmore, to be auctioned in January

    The Graduate Providence Hotel, formerly known at the Biltmore, will go up for auction in January, according to a public sale notice.

    Also reported byThe Providence Journal

  5. WLNE-TV1 hour ago

    CCRI launches welding program to help fill workforce gap for $78.6 million ferry project

    A $78.6 million contract to build a hybrid ferry has created a major opportunity for Senesco Marine in North Kingstown, but the company needed more welders.

  6. Boston 25 News1 hour ago

    Students, staff evacuated from Medway Middle School after bomb threat

    Students and staff at Medway Middle School were was forced to evacuate Monday after police said it received a bomb threat.

    Also reported byMetroWest Daily NewsMassLive.com

  7. WPRI.com2 hours ago

    Street Stories Unpaved: Scituate to honor Lt. Gen. Centracchio on Veterans Day

    The town of Scituate will be honoring 12 News military analyst Lt. Gen. Reginald Centracchio (ret.) during this year's Veterans Day celebration.

  8. WPRI.com2 hours ago

    Providence College looks to bounce back under new head coach Bryan Hodgson

    The 2026-27 season marks the 100th of Providence basketball.

  9. Rhode Island Current2 hours ago

    30 federal observers expected in Pawtucket for Election Day

    Thirty federal observers are expected to be in Pawtucket Tuesday to ensure each of its polling precincts comply with a Biden-era consent order to assist Spanish-speaking voters, according to the city’s top election official. “They’re arriving here today and tomorrow, that’s all we know,” Pawtucket city registrar Ken McGill said in an interview Monday. A

  10. What's Up Newp2 hours ago

    On Election Day eve, RI surpasses 17% voter turnout, with record early voting numbers

    by Nancy Lavin, Rhode Island Current November 2, 2026 A record-setting number of Rhode Island voters have cast ballots in-person during the 20-day early voting period that ended at 4 p.m. Monday, according to the Rhode Island Department of State’s live voter turnout tracker. The 111,901 people who voted at designated early voting polling places

  11. WJAR2 hours ago

    One hospitalized after fire at Cranston apartment building

    One person was taken to the hospital with difficulty breathing after a fire at 28 Harris Ave. in Cranston, according to the Cranston Fire Department.

  12. WPRI.com2 hours ago

    Warwick resident attacked by possibly rabid raccoon

    The Rhode Island Department of Health is urging Warwick residents to remain cautious after someone was attacked by a potentially rabid racoon over the weekend.

  13. EastBayRI.com3 hours ago

    Garden outside Barrington Town Hall is being restored

    The clearing of overgrown vegetation along the south side of Barrington Town Hall marks the first phase of a year-long garden restoration project being planned and funded by the Barrington Garden …

  14. NEREJ3 hours ago

    Caffrey of Sweeney Real Estate & Appraisal leases space at 99 Wayland Sq.

    Providence, RI Sweeney Real Estate & Appraisal leased space at 99 Wayland Sq. Jackson Caffrey of Sweeney Real Estate & Appraisal represented SKL Counseling, LLC

  15. WJAR3 hours ago

    Police respond to roll over crash in Pawtucket, another crash involving officer followed

    Pawtucket police responded to a crash on Sunday night involving a car on its side, an officer on the way to the scene was involved in a separate crash.

  16. WJAR3 hours ago

    Poll: Should we keep changing the clock twice a year?

    Twice a year the debate over whether to change our clocks in the spring and the fall comes to the forefront.

  17. NBC Boston3 hours ago

    Where was Bridgewater's town manager? Records raise questions about job attendance

    Bridgewater’s town manager was the focus of a scathing report from the Massachusetts Inspector General, which found he abused his vacation time during his previous position in the Town of Norfolk. Records the NBC10 Boston Investigators obtained are now raising questions about Justin Casanova-Davis’ attendance at Bridgewater Town Hall.

  18. Providence Business News3 hours ago

    Texas-based nonprofit to lay off 3 in R.I. amid fallout from federal contract loss

    PROVIDENCE – Texas-based nonprofit Endeavors plans to lay off three employees in Rhode Island by Dec. 31, according to a notice filed with the state Department of Labor and Training. The Rhode Island filing on Oct. 29 appears to be part of a broader workforce reduction. Endeavors filed additional layoff notices in several other states,

  19. Taunton Daily Gazette4 hours ago

    2-page ballot could delay results, Taunton elections director warns

    What Taunton's elections head says about when to expect unofficial results, what they do and don't include and why a 2-page ballot takes extra time.

  20. WPRI.com4 hours ago

    Spotlight New England: Feel festive with ‘Cups 4 Cuties’

    Marisa Hagopian, owner and creator of Cups 4 Cuties, joined us Monday on Spotlight New England.

  21. The Boston Globe4 hours ago

    ‘We have to make our kicks’: While saying he has confidence in his kicker, Mike Vrabel puts Andy Borregales on notice

    Vrabel did not say whether he is planning to bring in competition for Borregales.

  22. EastBayRI.com4 hours ago

    Wildcats celebrate seniors before dominating Somerset Berkley 3-0

    The Westport soccer team celebrated their seniors ahead of dominating Somerset Berkley 3-0 during their senior day game at the high school on sunny Friday afternoon. Jackson Chase, Tiago Branco and …

  23. Providence Patch4 hours ago

    Providence Woman Charged With DUI: Cops

    She was pulled over on Wadsworth Street, police said.

  24. Taunton Daily Gazette4 hours ago

    Taunton High School food drive set for Nov. 3

    Taunton High School is hosting a food drive on Nov. 3 to help local families with nonperishable donations.

  25. Taunton Daily Gazette4 hours ago

    Taunton drivers face overnight roadwork detours

    Drivers in Taunton should expect overnight lane closures and detours on Route 24 and 140 from Nov. 1 through 5.

  26. Foster's Daily Democrat4 hours ago

    Don't trash your Halloween pumpkin. Smash it at a compost event

    Don't trash that pumpkin. Find Massachusetts pumpkin smashes and compost drop offs after Halloween.

  27. ecoRI News5 hours ago

    Wells in Coventry Found to be Contaminated with PFAS

    Thirty-seven private drinking water wells have forever chemicals levels exceeding the state’s 20 parts per trillion drinking water standard.

  28. The Providence Journal5 hours ago

    Flags lowered in Cranston to honor longtime civic leader

    Why are flags at half-staff in Cranston? The city is honoring longtime businessman and public official Aram Garabedian.

    Also reported byWLNE-TV

  29. Western Mass News5 hours ago

    Gillette Stadium ‘no longer an option’ for MIAA football championships

    This year’s high school football championship games will not be played in Foxborough.

  30. Boston 25 News6 hours ago

    Gillette Stadium will no longer host MIAA high school football state championships

    The MIAA said in a statement that it was informed Monday that use of the stadium was “no longer an option.”

  31. WPRI.com6 hours ago

    How to find your polling place, sample ballot for Election Day

    Monday is the final day for early voting in Rhode Island, with all locations open until 4 p.m.

  32. FUN 1076 hours ago

    Massachusetts Stop Was The Very First Diner Visited On TV Show

    Recently, they came up with a list of the very best "Diners, Drive-Ins, and Dives" in every state across the country.

    Also reported byLive 95.9

  33. Providence Business News6 hours ago

    Longtime R.I. business leader Aram Garabedian dies at 91

    PROVIDENCE – Aram G. Garabedian, a prominent Rhode Island businessman and politician, died on Oct. 30 at the age of 91 after an eight-year battle with dementia and Alzheimer’s disease. Garabedian was most notably known for being the co-managing partner of the Warwick Mall, where he helped the shopping center reopen 144 days after a

  34. SteveAhlquist.news6 hours ago

    Rhode Islanders for Personal Privacy to the next governor: Address Fourth Amendment violations in new ALPR policy

    “Allowing unlimited warrantless surveillance is incompatible with a free society.”

  35. Fall River Reporter6 hours ago

    Collision on Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority Commuter Rail tracks leaves several injured

    NORWOOD — The Norwood Police and Fire departments responded to a collision involving two maintenance vehicles on MBTA Commuter Rail tracks Monday morning. Police and Fire personnel responded to t

  36. The Sun Chronicle6 hours ago

    Gillette Stadium to no longer host high school Super Bowls, per MIAA

    Stadium cites scheduling conflicts; MIAA seeks new sites as playoffs begin this week

  37. WJAR7 hours ago

    Tiverton breaks ground on water line project to address PFAS contamination

    Tiverton residents affected by PFAS contamination and town officials held a groundbreaking ceremony for a water line extension project on Monday.

    Also reported byWPRI.com

  38. Hartford Business Journal7 hours ago

    Rhode Island bank to open Essex branch in 2027, expanding CT network to eight locations

    Centreville Bank Essex branch plans call for a 2027 opening at 125 Westbrook Road, expanding the Rhode Island-based bank's Connecticut network to eight locations.

  39. SteveAhlquist.news7 hours ago

    The EPI’s Nina Harrison talks Poverty in Rhode Island, and what we can do about it

    “Like slavery and apartheid, poverty is not natural. It is manmade, and it can be eradicated and overcome by the actions of human beings.”

  40. WLNE-TV7 hours ago

    Massachusetts Police Association honors fallen Uxbridge officer

    The Massachusetts Police Association honored fallen Uxbridge police officer Stephen LaPorta with the Medal of Honor at their annual convention held in October.