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Cranston · CranstonCRANSTON, R.I. (WPRI) — Sandra Pastore says she and her husband were sitting on their couch watching TV when lightning struck their property in Cranston during a storm Wednesday evening. "All of a sudden we just heard a huge boom like a bomb exploded inside the house," Pastore said. "I just screamed."
RELATED: Hail storm hits Rhode Island According to Pastore, a neighbor heard the bang and saw the bolt light up the whole driveway. The po…See the Story
Cranston home hit by lightning, owner says
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Providence, Rhode Island · ProvidencePROVIDENCE, R.I. (WPRI) — A dozen vehicles were stuck on I-95 in Providence Wednesday night after large asphalt chunks were left on the highway, according to Rhode Island State Police. State police told 12 News the asphalt likely fell off a dump truck on the southbound lanes just before the I-195 split. One person was transported to the hospital after complaining of pain. If found, state police said the driver of the dump truck could be cited fo…See the Story
12 vehicles damaged due to asphalt on I-95 in Providence
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JetBlue · WarwickWARWICK, R.I. (WPRI) — A trip to the Caribbean just got easier for Rhode Islanders. JetBlue announced new non-stop service from Rhode Island T.F. Green International Airport to Puerto Rico starting this fall. Daily flights to San Juan's Luis Muñoz Marín International Airport will start on Oct. 28. JetBlue is also offering special deals until Friday, for travelers who plan to visit Puerto Rico between the end of October and Dec. 18.
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JetBlue offering direct flights to Puerto Rico from TF Green
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Narragansett · Narragansett(WPRI) — Severe weather moved through our area on Wednesday bringing rain, thunderstorms and even hail. Pea-to-dime-sized hail was seen coming down across Rhode Island, including in Portsmouth, Warwick and Scituate. In Narragansett, there were reports of 2-inch hail, the size of a hen egg, which is extremely rare for Southern New England. Send us a picture or short video through ReportIt! for a chance to be featured in our newscasts or online. H…See the Story
Gallery: Hail storm hits Rhode Island
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Warwick, Rhode Island · WarwickWARWICK, R.I. (WPRI) — Longtime owner of Beacon Communications John Howell is stepping down as publisher. The company publishes three newspapers in Rhode Island — the Warwick Beacon, Cranston Herald and Johnston SunRise — and a weekly shopping guide, The Reminder. The Warwick Beacon announced Thursday morning Howell will still be the editor of the Beacon, a job he's had since he bought the paper in 1969. Joy Fox will be taking over as the compan…See the Story
John Howell stepping down as Beacon Communications publisher
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East Providence · East ProvidenceEAST PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WPRI) — More help is coming to East Providence restaurants impacted by the closure of the westbound side of the Washington Bridge. On Tuesday, the city council approved Mayor Bob DaSilva's recommendation to allow more outdoor dining opportunities at restaurants across the city. DaSilva signed the ordinance on Wednesday to help businesses that are struggling. "These changes to our city ordinance further my administration’s …See the Story
East Providence approves expanding outdoor dining
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Rehoboth, Massachusetts · RehobothREHOBOTH, Mass. (WPRI) — Crews are on the scene of a rollover in Rehoboth Thursday morning. Officials responded to the scene around 4:45 a.m. in the area of Routes 118 and 44. A 12 News crew on scene saw a red pickup truck on its roof with the airbags deployed. At least one telephone pole was snapped and it appears another one is leaning. A portion of Route 118 is closed in both directions while crews are on scene. It's unclear if there are any …See the Story
Rollover crash shuts down road in Rehoboth
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