Rhode Island

• CranstonSocietyOct 2

  Cranston Police Investigate Report of Juvenile with Firearm on Park Avenue

  Cranston police are investigating a report concerning a juvenile seen with a firearm behind a building on Park Avenue Thursday afternoon. The call was received around 3 p.m. near Cranston High School East, but the juvenile was not on school property and is not believed to be a student.

• CranstonSocietyOct 2

  Motorcyclist Seriously Injured in Park Avenue Crash in Cranston

  A motorcyclist suffered serious injuries after a crash involving another vehicle on Park Avenue Thursday night. Officers responded to 1363 Park Ave., near Honey Dew Donuts, at about 8:55 p.m. The rider was taken to Rhode Island Hospital with apparent serious but not life-threatening injuries.

• NewportSocietyOct 2

  Castle Hill Inn Reopens After Fire Damage

  Castle Hill Inn reopened three months after a February 2026 fire damaged its roof and attic. First responders, employees, and about 50 local tradespeople assisted in the reopening of the 33-room property. The inn sources many ingredients locally for its dining experiences.

• CranstonSocietyOct 1

  Two Injured in Rollover Crash Near Cranston - Johnston Line

  Cranston police reported that two people were injured Thursday following a rollover crash involving two trucks on Plainfield Pike. The incident occurred around 11:33 a.m., when a dump truck veered into oncoming southbound traffic after a mechanical problem.

• ProvidenceSocietyOct 1

  New Food Pantry Opens at Providence Juanita Sanchez Education Complex

  A new food pantry opened Thursday at the Juanita Sanchez Education Complex to assist Providence students and their families with accessing nutritious food. The opening featured a ribbon-cutting ceremony involving city officials and community partners. District officials noted that locating pantries inside schools helps reduce barriers to food access.

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