Providence, RI|News|
FBI, US Attorney Release Findings On Brown University Mass Shooting
The shooter was "driven by an accumulation of grievances that he collected throughout his life," the investigation determined.
Joseph Hosey, Patch Staff
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Joseph Hosey was with Patch from 2010 to 2017 and returned in 2025. Hosey is a National Press Club John Aubuchon Press Freedom Award winner, was named the Northern Illinois University Journalist of the Year, was inducted into the Northern Illinois University Hall of Fame, and won Columnist of the Year awards from both the Illinois Associated Press and the Illinois Press Association. Hosey authored a book about the Drew Peterson case, "Fatal Vows: The Tragic Wives of Sergeant Drew Peterson," which was made into the record-setting Lifetime movie "Drew Peterson: Untouchable."
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Across Rhode Island|News|
Rhode Island's Rise In Drug Crime Among Steepest In America: Study
The rise in drug-related crime in Rhode Island from 2024 to 2025 was among the highest in the nation, the study revealed.
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Across Rhode Island|News|
Rhode Island Bill To Expand Expungement Advances
The House Judiciary Committee voted 10-5 for the bill.
Joseph Hosey, Patch Staff
Across New Hampshire, NH|News|
El Niño Summer Forecast: How Hot And Stormy Will It Be In New Hampshire
Driven by warming ocean waters in the Pacific, the El Niño is likely to strengthen through the summer.
Joseph Hosey, Patch Staff
Across Rhode Island|News|
El Niño Summer Forecast: How Hot And Stormy Will It Be In Rhode Island
Driven by warming ocean waters in the Pacific, the El Niño is likely to strengthen through the summer.
Joseph Hosey, Patch Staff
Warwick, RI|News|
Popular National Restaurant Chain Closes Sole Rhode Island Location
A national restaurant company has closed its only location in Rhode Island. Get the details here.
Joseph Hosey, Patch Staff
Across New Hampshire, NH|News|
How Polluted Is The Air You're Breathing In NH? Use This Tool To Find Out
The American Lung Association said in its report that nearly half of U.S. children are breathing unhealthy levels of air pollution.
Joseph Hosey, Patch Staff
Across Rhode Island|News|
How Polluted Is The Air You're Breathing In RI? Use This Tool To Find Out
The American Lung Association said in its report that nearly half of U.S. children are breathing unhealthy levels of air pollution.
Joseph Hosey, Patch Staff
Across New Hampshire, NH|News|
5 Events To Celebrate Cinco De Mayo In New Hampshire
Cinco de Mayo marks Mexico’s 1862 victory over French forces at the Battle of Puebla.
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Across Massachusetts, MA|News|
5 Events To Celebrate Cinco De Mayo In Massachusetts
Cinco de Mayo marks Mexico’s 1862 victory over French forces at the Battle of Puebla.
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Across Rhode Island|News|
5 Events To Celebrate Cinco De Mayo In Rhode Island
Cinco de Mayo marks Mexico’s 1862 victory over French forces at the Battle of Puebla.
Joseph Hosey, Patch Staff
Lincoln, RI|News|
Pawtucket Man Pleads No Contest To Deadly New Year's Day Crash
The Pawtucket man was charged with fleeing the rollover crash that killed his passenger.
Joseph Hosey, Patch Staff
West Warwick, RI|News|
Shocking Video Shows KKK-Clad Figure Walking Around West Warwick
The person dressed in Ku Klux Klan clothes was recorded early Monday morning, according to reports.
Joseph Hosey, Patch Staff
Across Rhode Island|News|
Rhode Island Emergency Room Waits Among Longest In America: Study
The Northeast in general has long wait times, according to a recent study.
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Across Rhode Island|News|
MA Man Arrested By Rhode Island State Police On Indecent Solicitation Of A Child Charge: Cops
The Canton man was arrested by the Special Victims and Major Crimes units, police said.
Joseph Hosey, Patch Staff
Across Rhode Island|News|
PA Man Wanted On Unauthorized Taking Charge Nabbed In Rhode Island: Cops
The Pennsylvania man was arrested by the Adult Correctional Institutions Investigations Unit, police said.
Joseph Hosey, Patch Staff
Boston, MA|News|
Boston Bank Robbed At Gunpoint
The Boston police are searching for the two bank bandits.
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Providence, RI|News|
Wanted Providence Woman Apprehended By Gaming Unit And Fugitive Task Force: Cops
The Providence woman was wanted on theft and other charges, police said.
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Woonsocket, RI|News|
Woonsocket Man Wanted On Coke Trafficking Charge Captured: Cops
The Woonsocket man was wanted in Massachusetts, police said.
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Concord, MA|News|
Fire Forces Closure Of Concord Grade School
Thoreau Elementary School was closed Tuesday following the Monday night fire.
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