BBB Warns of Summer Vacation Scams That'll Burn

BBB Serving Eastern MA, ME, RI & VT is reminding consumers of vacation scams that can turn a dream vacation into a nightmare.

Police Searching for Armed Rapist who Met Victim Through Social Media

Woonsocket Police are asking the public to help them identify the suspect who went by the screen name "Ben Franks."

Dense Fog Expected Overnight Monday into Tuesday

Be careful if you plan on being on the road — visibility could be severely reduced in some parts of Rhode Island.

Awards Doled Out at CCF Annual Meeting

Connecting for Children and Families is a nonprofit that serves Woonsocket children.

Senate President Outlines Ways RI Should Use Unexpected $174m Surplus

How would you use the $173 million surplus funds?

Best Year Yet at Cumberland Public Library: Update or Create your Best Year Yet Plan

Cumberland Public Library 1464 Diamond Hill Road Cumberland, RI 02864 Thursday, June 18, 2015 6:30-8PM

Best Year Yet at Cumberland Public Library: Meditation & the Brain

Cumberland Public Library 1464 Diamond Hill Road Cumberland, RI 02864 Wednesday, June 10, 2015 6-8PM

Woonsocket Man who Fathered Child with 13-Year-Old Stepdaughter Charged with Child Molestation

Jesus Ruiz, 23, of Woonsocket, was arrested Friday and is being held without bail.

Postal Carriers Help "Stamp Out Hunger" this Saturday

Please leave a donation of non-perishable food in a bag near your mailbox Saturday morning to help the Rhode Island Community Food Bank.

Tenor Auditions for the Providence Singers

CALLING ALL TENORS with choral experience! AUDITIONS for the Providence Singers will be held by appointment on Tues, May 19 and Tues, May 26

Couple Charged after Copulating Outside Dollar Store in Broad Daylight

Woonsocket police said a video taken by a bystander that made the rounds on the Internet led to the arrests.

An Update From Patch

You can continue to enjoy Patch, but updates will be on hold for a day while we do some maintenance.

Community Care Alliance Hosting Golf Tournament to Benefit Woonsocket Shelter

Community Care Alliance Hosting Golf Tournament to Benefit Woonsocket Shelter

Woonsocket Man Pleads Guilty to Gun and Drug Charges

Randy Lopez, 31, will spend at least 15 years behind bars.

BBB Offers Tips for Successful Mother's Day Shopping

Mother's Day is this Sunday, May 10th, which means last-minute shoppers will be looking for deals on gifts this week.

Community Care Alliance Announces Free Family Support Group Providing support for adult family members whose loved ones live with mental illness

Community Care Alliance Announces Free Family Support Group

Free Hazardous Waste Collection in Woonsocket on Saturday

The event, on May 9, runs from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.

One Dead, Nine Displaced after Logee Street Fire

The fire broke out early Tuesday morning.

City in Process of Sweeping Streets

The city's sweeping program began the week of April 20 and will wrap up in early June.

Update: Teen Located, is Safe

The 14-year-old Woonsocket girl was last seen on May 1.

Fire Weather Watch in Effect for Parts of RI

Dry, warm weather and gusty winds expected to bring critical fire weather conditions Monday afternoon into Monday evening.

Nearby News: Men Arrested for Child Porn, Sexual Assault, and Child Sex Trafficking

Plus, pit bull news, she Googled what?!, fugitive at the Motel 6, and more.

Bruno United Premier Soccer Tryouts

Bruno United is for the serious and ambitious soccer player, ages 8 to 18. Tryouts for next year's Bruno teams begin June 1st.

RI Lawmakers Legalize Brownies and Cookies at Polling Places

The bill will enable school PTOs to sell baked goods on Election Day after a controversy put a stop to the practice last year.

Second Annual CVS/pharmacy In-Store Fundraising Campaign for the American Lung Association

Representative of Woonsocket-based CVS Health took the mound at Fenway Park with an individual affected by lung cancer

American Cancer Society A&W Fundraiser

Help fight cancer and have a delicious meal too!!

Join the fight against cancer!

Join the Relay For Life movement in your community! Help us celebrate cancer survivors, remember those lost, and fight back against cancer!

16 Charges for Man Who Led Police on Chase Through Woonsocket

Police said Richard J. Reis, 56, crashed into numerous cars as he tried to elude police in Woonsocket on Thursday.

What Were the Top Patch Stories for April in RI?

Moving a large man, credible threats, arrest reports, a vicious dog, and more.

Blackstone Valley Restaurants Fight AIDS Today

You can too — by going out to eat at a restaurant participating in Dining Out for Life.

Woonsocket Man Charged with Child Porn Possession

Police said Jeremy Gagnon, 34, uploaded child pornography to a Microsoft OneDrive account.

Woonsocket Police Seek ID of Breaking and Entering Suspect

Police said the crime occurred in the Mason Street area.

Tiverton Hiring Dispatcher, Portsmouth Hiring Clerk and Other Jobs in the Area

A few public service and municipal jobs are open on Aquidneck Island and the East Bay.

RI Restaurants Band Together for Dining Out for Life Thursday

The event benefits AIDS Project RI and offers restaurant goers a chance to try one of dozens of restaurants.

Nepal Earthquake Donation Tips

BBB advises donors to avoid being taken advantage of by questionable solicitations

Woonsocket Man Accused of Raping 10-Year-Old for "Sex Education"

Michael Powell, 52, is being held at the state prison in Cranston.

Citizens' Memorial Vendor Fair

Citizens Memorial Elementary School PTO. Fundraising for great children

Baltimore Warns RI Police of "Credible Threats" Against Cops by Gangs

Baltimore Police, in the wake of uprisings in that city, say gang members might target law enforcement officers with violence.

Book Drive to Benefit Needy RI Children Begins May 1

Six-week effort will provide books to students participating in summer learning programs.

Nearby News: Tragedy Strikes Rhode Island

Plus, man moved by a crane, family found guilty of having a pot farm, Twin River Group makes plans, and more.