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Providence News Today | 2 Min | The Local Wire

Providence News Today | 2 Min | The Local Wire

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Daily 2-minute local news for Providence, Rhode Island (United States): key incidents, city decisions, events, weather, and trending stories. Fresh every day.Powered by The Local Wire.

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  • Providence News Today — May 05, 2026

    Providence News Today — May 05, 2026
    May 5 2026
    Providence residents should be aware of a major fire along Route 6 in Westport and a mulch fire in Rehoboth affecting traffic and safety. Cranston is also dealing with legal costs from a mayor’s alleged theft of a classic car, while a Rhode Island judge considers holding the federal government in contempt over an immigration detainee’s release.
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  • Providence News Today — May 04, 2026

    Providence News Today — May 04, 2026
    May 4 2026
    Providence police are investigating a stabbing on Warwick Avenue that left a man in serious condition, while a fire in Pawtucket's triple-decker on Meadow Street displaced over a dozen residents. Bruins legend surprised Blackstone Valley Schools Co-op’s hockey team at their post-season brunch, highlighting local sports spirit and community support.
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  • Providence News Today — May 03, 2026

    Providence News Today — May 03, 2026
    May 3 2026
    Providence residents should know about a fire in Pawtucket displacing over a dozen people and another fire in Acushnet damaging a café and salon. Veterans from Rhode Island joined an Honor Flight to Washington, D.C., for the RI25,000 celebration.
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