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Lincoln, Rhode Island · LincolnLINCOLN, R.I. (WLNE) — Hair It Is Salon held its second HairRaising charity event on April 28. All proceeds from the event went to the Benderson Family Heart Center at Boston Children’s Hospital. Digital Reporter TJ Albin spoke with the organizers of the event earlier in the week to get more information on the fundraising effort.
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Hair It Is raises money for Boston Children's Hospital
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East Providence · East ProvidenceEAST PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WPRI) -- East Providence's Police Department (EPPD) arrested a man after a brief car chase regarding a stolen vehicle on Sunday. Police Captain Michael Rapoza told 12 News that this began "as a stolen motor vehicle pursuit from Seekonk Police Department into our city." Police followed this vehicle for a short period of time before calling off the chase in the Rumford area. Seekonk police then found the vehicle with no driv…See the Story
EPPD arrests man after stolen car chase
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Warwick, Rhode Island · WarwickWARWICK, R.I. (WLNE) — The Autism Project’s 22nd Annual Imagine Walk took place in Warwick on April 28. The autism acceptance event had almost 4,500 attendees. “The primary goal of the Imagine Walk is to raise essential funds to support TAP’s comprehensive programs, services, and trainings dedicated to individuals across the state,” organizers said. “These funds play a crucial role in ensuring accessibility to quality support, training, and prog…See the Story
22nd Imagine Walk promotes autism acceptance
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Warwick, Rhode Island · WarwickWARWICK, R.I. (WPRI) -- Rhode Islanders gathered in large numbers at Goddard Memorial State Park on Sunday for the annual Imagine Walk organized by the Autism Project. This annual, family-friendly event raises money and awareness for people living with autism spectrum disorders. The goal for this year was to raise $150,000. As of now, they raised $118,300. The 22nd walk also included a food tent, sensory tent, arts and crafts, a bouncy house and…See the Story
Hundreds gather for 22nd annual Imagine Walk
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Johnston, Rhode Island · JohnstonJOHNSTON, R.I. (WPRI) — Johnston police handled a 4-hour long standoff on Saturday morning due to a domestic dispute. According to Chief Mark Vieira, the department was called to Greenville Avenue at around 9:30 a.m.. When police arrived, they concluded that a male inside the house was violating a domestic no-contact order. Although the victim was able to leave the house safety before police arrived, the male suspect, identified as 36-year-ol…See the Story
Johnston police end 4-hour long standoff with PVD man
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Olympics · BurrillvilleBURRILLVILLE, R.I. (WPRI) -- Burrillville High School received a special honor for its dedication to inclusivity on Friday. The school was named a Special Olympics national banner school for a second consecutive time. To celebrate this designation, a special ceremony took place at their football field, which saw the attendance of former Boston Bruins hockey player Bill Bennett. Representatives from the high school and Special Olympics Rhode Isla…See the Story
Burrillville HS awarded designation by Special Olympics
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