Erin Coogan

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JAMESTOWN, R.I. (WJAR) — The massive crane ship attracting hundreds to Narragansett Bay this week—has officially departed the Ocean State. Dozens gathered along the shoreline for the highly anticipated departure of USCV Thialf. The world's second-largest crane ship is headed to an offshore wind project off New York, projected to power more than 500-thousand homes. Standing at a staggering 473 feet above sea level, passing cargo ships and sail boats are dwarfed by the giant steel vessel.

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FAIRHAVEN MASS. (WJAR) — An elderly Fairhaven resident was inside his house around 4:30 pm on Saturday when a gust of wind caused a tree to land on his house but neighbors tell NBC 10 news the man is alright. Maggie Rocha, Public Information Officer for the Fairhaven Fire Department, said the house wasn't severely damaged and there was no need to move out. Winds gusting to around 60 mph were forecast for the area, Rocha said damage, as occurred to the house on Eddy Street, wasn't unexpected.

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PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WJAR) — An emergency physician is making a silent stand for federal cuts to healthcare by sitting on the State House steps for 25 straight hours. From the front lines to the front steps of the State House, Dr. Otto Liebmann said it was time to make a move to help his patients. "This is the worst I've seen. The number of patients I see that are suffering and struggling," Dr. Liebmann told NBC 10. Dr. Liebmann said he chose the number 25 in honor of Sen.

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FRANKLIN, MASS. (WJAR) — A drunk driving crash in Franklin Massachusetts tears a young family's lives apart. Police say one little girl is dead and two of her family members remain in the hospital tonight. Franklin Police say the crash happened just before 6:30 Saturday night on Grove Street. Aerial drone footage shows a black pickup truck with severe hood damage crossing over a yellow center divider.

1 week ago | turnto10.com | Erin Coogan

PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WJAR) — Commencement weekend at Brown University once again proved an opportunity for political activism. For the second year in a row, hand printed pro-Palestinian stoles and high-flying Israeli flags showcased opposing ideologies amidst the ongoing conflict in the Middle East.