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2+ hour, 12+ min 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…...

3+ hour, 12+ min 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…...

15+ hour, 56+ min 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…...

16+ hour, 36+ min 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…...

16+ hour, 41+ min 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…...

18+ hour, 46+ 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…...

1+ day, 2+ 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....

1+ day, 3+ hour ago (66+ words) Rhode Island Senator Jack Reed told 12 News Reporter Ethan Logue he was deeply disturbed by what he saw regarding a US military strike on an alleged drug boat back on September 2. Rhode Island Senator Jack Reed told 12 News Reporter Ethan Logue he was deeply disturbed by what he saw regarding a US military strike on an alleged drug boat back on September 2....

1+ day, 4+ hour ago (419+ words) December is the season for nonconference rivalry games in college basketball, but due to increasing roster turnover, players on Rhode Island and Providence are much less accustomed to their rivalry than the schools' fans. Coach Kim English and Providence (5-4) will try to avoid a repeat of last year when they host Rhode Island (7-2) on Saturday afternoon. English arrived from George Mason in 2023-24 and has split the first two editions of the Ocean State Rivalry under his watch. After a 15-point win in 2023, the Friars headed to URI's campus and were handed a 69-63 loss. "I think our two games against Rhode Island have been very competitive," English said this week. "High-intensity and competitive and fiery games." The only Friars to play in that game who are still on the team are No. 4 scorer Corey Floyd Jr. (11.1 points per game) and starting…...

1+ day, 7+ hour ago (35+ words) The holiday season was always my favorite time of year when I lived in Rhode Island. An annual shopping trip to Wickford was something we looked forward to, along with seeing "A Christmas Carol" at ......