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The Most Viewed Stories of 2020
Attleboro, Coronavirus, Cranston, Fall River, Massachusetts, New Bedford, Newport, News, Pawtucket, Politics, Providence, Regional News, Rhode Island, US & World News, Warwick, Woonsocket, Your Health
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) - The year 2020 will go down as one of the most eventful and consequential years in world history. Here in Southern New England we experienced our share of big stories too. From the Pandemic's local impact,…
"Buy Local RI" Campaign Relaunches
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) - Rhode Island's iconic "Buy Local RI" campaign is back. The timing is perfect to help out our small businesses struggling after coronavirus shutdowns and restrictions. Several area tourism councils are working with the Rhode Island Foundation…
R.I. Testing Sites Closed Monday
Coronavirus, Cranston, Newport, Pawtucket, Providence, Regional News, Rhode Island, Warwick, Woonsocket
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE)- All state-run Covid-19 testing sites in Rhode Island are closed Monday, October 12 for the Columbus Day holiday. This includes all of the dedicated K-12 sites, as well as the Rhode Island Convention Center, the Cumberland and…
Your Day Ahead September 29, 2020
PROVIDENCE, R.I (WLNE) – Join ABC6 for information on some notable events happening in the Rhode Island and Bristol County areas, today. The Block Island Tourism Council has a virtual meeting to talk about updates on restrictions and regulations due…
New Shoreham Police Chief says dept. needs more money to create traffic unit
NEW SHOREHAM, R.I. (WLNE) - Block Island saw 58 moped accidents in July and August alone. Following the spike in crashes, Rhode Island State Police sent eight troopers to the island to act as a supplemental traffic unit. New Shoreham…
New Shoreham Town Council holds emergency meeting following fatal moped crash
NEW SHOREHAM, R.I. (WLNE): The New Shoreham Town Council held an emergency meeting following a fatal moped crash on Block Island. This was the second fatal crash in less than a week. Corey…
Summer camps to start June 29, Raimondo encourages camps to apply for federal funding
PROVIDENCE, RI (WLNE) - Governor Gina Raimondo said Monday that Rhode Island public school students can sign up for free temporary in-person summer learning programs this summer. Summer Camp public health…
Narragansett asks out-of-town travelers to self-quarantine
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE)- The town of Narragansett issued a statement Wednesday asking out-of-state travelers to self-quarantine for a two-week period. The statement specified residents of New York, Massachusetts, Connecticut, and New Jersey, or any location that has issued a "shelter…
North Kingstown, East Greenwich, St. Raphael Win Girls Volleyball Titles
Highlights & reaction from the girls volleyball state championship matches at Rhode Island College Sunday.
Aviation company has history of accidents
Saturday's emergency landing in a South Kingstown neighborhood is just the latest in a string of accidents involving planes owned by a Westerly company,
2019 local firework display schedule
This page includes information about some of the Fourth of July firework shows that will take place around Rhode Island and Bristol County.
Wind power firm to open US base in RI
Rhode Island aims to become the epicenter of the US offshore wind energy industry,
Coast Guard to open 3 seasonal stations this week
The Coast Guard is opening three seasonal stations later this week.
Family and Friends Hold Vigil for Missing Fishermen
Family members say they're not giving up hope despite the Coast Guard suspending its search.
Danish company acquires RI-based Deepwater Wind
PROVIDENCE, R.I. – Deepwater Wind is set to be acquired by a company based out of Denmark. Orsted is buying the Providence-based company for $510-million. The merger will continue Deepwater Wind
Gov. Raimondo looks to further offshore wind, to fishermen's dismay
By: Rebecca Turco Email: rturco@abc6.us-east-1.rayoscms.net PROVIDENCE, R.I. – Governor Gina Raimondo is promising a “greener” Rhode Island with at least 5,000 new jobs by expanding offshore wind initiatives if she...
RI's second offshore wind farm expected to create 800+ jobs
By: Rebecca Turco Email: rturco@abc6.us-east-1.rayoscms.net PROVIDENCE, R.I. – A multimillion dollar investment into Rhode Island’s planned second offshore wind farm will position the state to be a major constructi...
Annual oil spill exercise planned off coast
An annual two-day oil spill exercise is planned for the waters off of a Rhode Island town. In a news release, the Coast Guard Sector of Southeastern New England says it is hosting a full-scale oil ...
R.I., Mass. partnering on massive new wind farm
By John Krinjak Email: jkrinjak@abc6.us-east-1.rayoscms.net Twitter: @johnkrinjakABC6 PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- A massive new wind farm will soon be off the coasts of Rhode island and Massachusetts--after both st...
State representative drafts legislation to eliminate National Grid
By: News Staff news@abc6.us-east-1.rayoscms.net @abc6 WARWICK, R.I. (WLNE) -- The majority of Rhode Islanders are back on the grid but many are unhappy with National Grid‘s response to the storm. So much so that a S...
Ferries to Newport cancelled
By: News Staff Email: news@abc6.us-east-1.rayoscms.net Twitter: @ABC6 PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) — As we prepare for the potential impact of Jose, boaters are not taking...
RI State Police arrest 12 motorists, 1 boater for DUI’s over the weekend
By: News Staff Email: news@abc6.us-east-1.rayoscms.net Twitter: @ABC6 SCITUATE, R.I. (WLNE) – Rhode Island State Police have arrested 13 people for operating under the influence of drugs or alcohol this past weekend...
Seasonal Coast Guard stations open for summer boating season
By: The Associated Press Email: news@abc6.us-east-1.rayoscms.net Twitter: @ABC6 PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) – The U.S. Coast Guard is opening seasonal stations in Massachusetts and Rhode.. ...
