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14+ hour, 59+ min ago (281+ words) PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) " The Providence Police Department said that three people were arrested after an investigation into an overdose incident involving seven Providence College students that occurred on Dec. 5. 33-year-old Angel Williams was charged with possession of multiple firearms after previously being convicted of crimes of violence, possession of multiple firearms while prohibited due to prior convictions, conspiracy... Three arrested after investigation into Providence College overdose incident 33-year-old Angel Williams was charged with possession of multiple firearms after previously being convicted of crimes of violence, possession of multiple firearms while prohibited due to prior convictions, conspiracy to possess fentanyl with intent to deliver, committing a crime of violence while armed, possession with intent to deliver cocaine, possession with intent to deliver fentanyl, possession or control of a ghost gun or undetectable firearm, possession of high-capacity magazines, and unlawful delivery of cocaine....

21+ hour, 52+ min ago (338+ words) DAVIS, Calif. " Caden Pinnick threw two of his five touchdown passes to Zach Jones, Jordan Fisher had 140 yards rushing, which included a 50-yard touchdown run, and UC Davis beat Rhode Island 47-20 on Saturday night in the second round of the FCS playoffs. No. 8 seed UC Davis (9-2) hosts unseeded Illinois State, which knocked off No. 1 seed North Dakota State 29-28 earlier Saturday, in the quarterfinals. Pinnick was 16-of-28 passing for 266 yards and had 99 yards rushing on 15 carries. Pinnick threw a 15-yard TD pass to Johnson with 18 seconds left in the second quarter and, after Rhode Island went three-and-out on the opening drive of the second half, Fisher's touchdown run less 2 1/2 minutes into the third quarter to give the Aggies a 25-20 lead. Antwain Littleton, Jr. had 123 yards rushing and two touchdowns on 16 carries for No. 9 seed Rhode Island (11-3). UC Davis outgained the Rams…...

1+ day, 7+ hour ago (238+ words) PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) " The Providence Police Department and Providence College said that seven students were treated after an overdose incident on Liege Street overnight. Police said that officers who were dispatched for a suspected double overdose found four patients on the lawn and three inside the residence. Narcan and advanced life support were administered, and all seven were brought... Seven Providence College students treated after overdose incident PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) " The Providence Police Department and Providence College said that seven students were treated after an overdose incident on Liege Street overnight. Police said that officers who were dispatched for a suspected double overdose found four patients on the lawn and three inside the residence. Narcan and advanced life support were administered, and all seven were brought to the hospital where they were "conscious and alert." Providence College Associate Vice President of Public…...

1+ day, 8+ hour ago (198+ words) Rhode Island Rams (7-2) at Providence Friars (5-4) Providence, Rhode Island; Saturday, 12 p.m. EST BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Friars -7.5; over/under is 160.5 BOTTOM LINE: Providence takes on Rhode Island after Jason Edwards scored 24 points in Providence's 94-64 win over the Fairleigh Dickinson Knights. The Friars have gone 4-0 at home. Providence scores 90.4 points and has outscored opponents by 6.7 points per game. The Rams are 1-0 on the road. Rhode Island is eighth in the A-10 with 9.9 offensive rebounds per game led by Mouhamed Sow averaging 2.6. Providence makes 48.3% of its shots from the field this season, which is 7.5 percentage points higher than Rhode Island has allowed to its opponents (40.8%). Rhode Island has shot at a 47.7% rate from the field this season, 5.4 percentage points above the 42.3% shooting opponents of Providence have averaged. TOP PERFORMERS: Edwards is scoring 19.2 points per game and averaging 3.3 rebounds for the Friars. Stefan Vaaks is averaging…...

1+ day, 15+ hour ago (175+ words) Jamier Jones scored 18 points off of the bench to lead the Providence Friars over the Rhode Island Rams 90-71 on Saturday ... Jones shot 7 of 7 from the field and 3 for 4 from the line for the Friars (6-4). Stefan Vaaks scored 18 points and added three steals. Jaylin Sellers shot 4 of 5 from the field, including 2 for 3 from 3-point range, and went 4 for 4 from the line to finish with 14 points, while adding 10 rebounds. Jonah Hinton finished with 23 points for the Rams (7-3). Myles Corey added 15 points, four assists and two steals for Rhode Island. Jahmere Tripp also put up 12 points and four assists. A 12-0 Providence run in the first half tied the game. The teams entered the break with Providence ahead 41-37, while Vaaks led their club in scoring with 17 points. Providence took the lead for what would be the final time on Sellers' jump shot with 12:55 left…...

1+ day, 21+ hour ago (1791+ words) A road trip once left me hungry, a little lost, and completely at the mercy of my rumbling stomach, and Rhode Island stepped in with flavor that felt like a warm handshake from an old friend. What started as a simple search for something quick turned into a string of discoveries'each stop becoming a memory you could practically taste, the kind that transforms an unplanned detour into a personal tradition you look for on every return. Here, legendary dishes carry stories in every bite and a hint of direction in every crumb. Come along as we follow a trail of fame your appetite will eagerly verify. The first snap of the casing tells you this line is worth every minute of waiting. I watched the counter crew at 18 Plainfield Street, Providence, RI 02909 stack buns like a quick moving chorus and…...

1+ day, 22+ hour ago (225+ words) UC Davis and Rhode Island will look to keep their championship hopes alive when they meet in the second round of the FCS playoffs. The Aggies experienced an up-and-down final stretch of the regular season, going 2-2 in their last four games. Still, UC Davis managed to earn a first-round bye, setting the stage for the team's first matchup against the Rams in program history. WATCH: UC Davis vs. Rhode Island on the ESPN app Rhode Island punched its ticket to the second round with a 27-19 win over Central Connecticut State last weekend. The Rams will try to extend their winning streak to eight games and advance to the quarterfinals. Here is everything you need to know about UC Davis vs. Rhode Island, including TV and streaming options for the game. UC Davis vs. Rhode Island will air nationally on ESPN2. The…...

1+ day, 22+ hour ago (1756+ words) Rhode Island has always been a state with a big personality packed into a tiny package, and nowhere is that more obvious than in its food scene. From the beaches to the backroads, locals have been munching on unique snacks that somehow never made it onto the national radar. These forgotten treats are packed with flavor, history, and that unmistakable Ocean State charm that deserves way more attention than it gets. Whether you grew up in Providence or just love discovering regional food gems, get ready to rediscover the snacks that made Rhode Island special. Golden, crispy, and packed with chopped clams, these fritters are the ultimate Rhode Island beach snack that somehow fell off everyone's radar. Every bite delivers a perfect crunch on the outside while staying tender and flavorful on the inside. You can find them at seafood…...

2+ day, 19+ min ago (616+ words) After heating up in the second period, the Massachusetts women's club hockey team defeated Rhode Island 5-0 on Friday night. The Minutewomen (6-6-2) closed the door on the Rams (2-8) after the first period, locked it and threw away the key. "We're looking to carry over the effort [from tonight]," head coach Bill Wright said. "The attention to detail just has to be reinforced." Ivorie Arguin, an Amherst, Mass. native, opened the scoring for UMass in the second period during a big battle at the net. With half of the players on the ice batting at the puck, the hometown hero won out and put in the game's first goal. Minutes later, Kelsie Partridge grabbed the puck on a breakaway and confidently made her way through the offensive zone. She closed in on the net and faked out Rhode Island goaltender Amelia Lambert…...

2+ day, 7+ hour ago (932+ words) PROVIDENCE " City officials are at odds about the use of taxpayer funds to pay for a staffer to travel to a Democratic Socialists of America Fund event this weekend, after Providence's internal auditor alleged in a review that the funds were misappropriated and should be paid back. Gina Costa, the internal auditor, said both the upcoming conference and travel to a Local Progress Impact Lab conference over the summer, which three staffers attended, should not have been covered with city funds. But the city's municipal integrity officer disagreed in an opinion Wednesday, writing that there was no evidence presented in the review that staffers were conducting campaign activities on the trips. The allegations revolve around the City Council's relatively new debit card, the use of which was suspended in September by the city treasurer because of questions about its use....