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See Cranston East complete a perfect season by beating East Greenwich providencejournal.com/pictur…
See Cranston East complete a perfect season by beating East Greenwich

See Cranston East complete a perfect season by beating East Greenwich

The visiting Thunderbolts won 34-7 to enter the postseason at a perfect 8-0, handing the Avengers their first loss of the year.

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See Pilgrim football defeat Middletown 7-0 providencejournal.com/pictur…
See Pilgrim football defeat Middletown 7-0

See Pilgrim football defeat Middletown 7-0

Pilgrim Patriots shutout Middletown Islanders 7-0 on October 30

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Newport police bodycam video released in fatal shooting aboard yacht providencejournal.com/story/…
Newport police bodycam video released in fatal shooting aboard yacht

Newport police bodycam video released in fatal shooting aboard yacht

Redacted footage of the deadly Aug. 26 confrontation shows suspect Brendan Norris darting to a cabin below deck before officers opened fire.

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High School Scoreboard: Scores, recaps and more from Friday night providencejournal.com/story/…
High School Scoreboard: Scores, recaps and more from Friday night

High School Scoreboard: Scores, recaps and more from Friday night

Here's the volleyball and soccer scores from Friday night games across RI, plus Saturday's schedule.

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Why do we dress up, carve pumpkins and ask strangers for candy every Oct. 31? providencejournal.com/story/…
Why do we trick or treat? Halloween traditions have strange roots

Why do we trick or treat? Halloween traditions have strange roots

Halloween can be traced back to a European festival from thousands of years ago. Here's the holiday's history.

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Social Security payments for November 2026 follow a fairly normal schedule, except some recipients will get paid early. providencejournal.com/story/…
When do Social Security payments go out for November? See schedule

When do Social Security payments go out for November? See schedule

Social Security payments for November 2026 follow a fairly normal schedule, except some recipients will get paid early.

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Cranston East football routs East Greenwich to cap perfect regular season providencejournal.com/story/…
Cranston East football routs East Greenwich to cap perfect regular season

Cranston East football routs East Greenwich to cap perfect regular season

Cranston East completed a perfect football regular season with a statement win, routing previously unbeaten East Greenwich, 34-7, Friday night

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RI inmates train service dogs, transforming lives inside and out providencejournal.com/story/…
RI inmates train service dogs, transforming lives inside and out

RI inmates train service dogs, transforming lives inside and out

What happens when RI inmates train service dogs? The impact reaches far beyond prison walls, changing lives on both sides.

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Opinion: Armenia's right to a homeland; standing up against Trump | Letters providencejournal.com/story/…
Armenia's right to a homeland; standing up against Trump | Letters

Armenia's right to a homeland; standing up against Trump | Letters

Letters to the editor from our readers.

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Photos: Charlestown Mini Super, RI court nominees, Hasbro exit. Top stories providencejournal.com/pictur…
Charlestown Mini Super, RI court nominees, Hasbro exit. Top stories

Charlestown Mini Super, RI court nominees, Hasbro exit. Top stories

Other popular reads: Cranston magician copes with long COVID, New Cranston Democrats, Houdini in RI.

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Opinion: RI’s housing future depends on what we do now | Opinion providencejournal.com/story/…
RI’s housing future depends on what we do now | Opinion

RI’s housing future depends on what we do now | Opinion

Rhode Island voters are considering a $120 million housing bond. Here is how the investment could impact the economy.

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Opinion: A recount Is not a scandal; it's democracy at work | Opinion providencejournal.com/story/…
A recount Is not a scandal; it's democracy at work | Opinion

A recount Is not a scandal; it's democracy at work | Opinion

A retired police captain and author explains why Rhode Island's recent election recount proves the system works as intended.

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Opinion: Putting more educational opportunities for RI kids | Opinion providencejournal.com/story/…
Putting more educational opportunities for RI kids | Opinion

Putting more educational opportunities for RI kids | Opinion

A new federal tax credit could provide Rhode Island families with resources for tutoring and specialized services, the author says.

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What's the most expensive property sold in RI? Oct. 31 real estate transactions providencejournal.com/story/…
What's the most expensive property sold in RI? Oct. 31 real estate transactions

What's the most expensive property sold in RI? Oct. 31 real estate transactions

See who else is buying and selling across Rhode Island and southeastern Massachusetts.

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Another warning about Providence's Question 7. Is it fear-mongering? providencejournal.com/story/…
Another warning about Providence's Question 7. Is it fear-mongering?

Another warning about Providence's Question 7. Is it fear-mongering?

Providence’s Israel divestment vote draws a stark warning: A retired federal judge says it could spark a “litigation frenzy.”

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Central closes regular season with another win. Will playoffs be next? providencejournal.com/story/…
Central closes regular season with another win. Will playoffs be next?

Central closes regular season with another win. Will playoffs be next?

Two weeks ago nobody gave Central a chance. After Friday night's win over Cumberland, somebody better because it looks like the Knights are heading to the dance.

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Is Halloween a federal holiday? What’s open and closed today providencejournal.com/story/…
Is Halloween a federal holiday? What’s open and closed today

Is Halloween a federal holiday? What’s open and closed today

Halloween feels like a holiday. But is it actually one? Here’s what’s open and closed today.

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Reese’s? Snickers? Nope. Study find Rhode Island’s top Halloween candy is a curveball. providencejournal.com/story/…
RI oves a Halloween candy the rest of America doesn’t, study finds

RI oves a Halloween candy the rest of America doesn’t, study finds

According to a new study from Innerbody, one Halloween candy is more popular than the rest in Rhode Island. See the results.

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What to know about daylight saving after Trump criticizes Senate. providencejournal.com/story/…
Will the clocks change on Nov. 1? The latest on daylight saving bill

Will the clocks change on Nov. 1? The latest on daylight saving bill

What to know about daylight saving after Trump criticizes Senate.

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Central's Anthony Morales was on the mark with this field goal in the win against Cumberland. 🎯 📹: Eric Rueb / Providence Journal More football coverage: bit.ly/47W3mfU
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