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1 month ago | 
wpri.com | Shannon Hegy |Jacqui Gomersall
EAST PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WPRI) - March is National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month. Colorectal cancer is the fourth most common type of cancer in the United States and the second deadliest. However, experts say it's highly treatable when detected early. 12 News anchor Shannon Hegy spoke with Dr. Mariam Fayek, the interim division director of women's gastrointestinal health at Women & Infants Hospital, about detecting and preventing this deadly disease.
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1 month ago | 
wpri.com | Jacqui Gomersall
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WPRI) - "Rich folks live on Power Street, and Friendship is a one way street, but most of us live off Hope."The well-known mantra, which for decades has resonated with people living in Providence, can be found on the popular black-and-white poster created in 1978 that's still sold in stores throughout the city. It hangs in people's homes, apartments and dorm rooms. There's even a mural of it on Hope Street.
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1 month ago | 
wpri.com | Jacqui Gomersall |Leah Crowley
JAMESTOWN, R.I. (WPRI) - A Rhode Islander is hoping to represent the United States in a world class sailing competition. Jamestown native Erica Lush is currently in France, training for a chance to race in the French regatta, " La Solitaire du Figaro." The race is known for its tough conditions, but Lush is up for the new challenge after several successful years racing as part of a two-person crew. "It's a big difference between racing with two people and one person," Lush told 12 News.
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1 month ago | 
yahoo.com | Jacqui Gomersall
JAMESTOWN, R.I. (WPRI) — A Rhode Islander is hoping to represent the United States in a world class sailing competition. Jamestown native Erica Lush is currently in France, training for a chance to race in the French regatta, “La Solitaire du Figaro.”The race is known for its tough conditions, but Lush is up for the new challenge of solo racing after several successful years racing as part of a two-person crew.
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1 month ago | 
wpri.com | Jacqui Gomersall
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WPRI) - A suspended Providence police sergeant accused of attacking a woman in a domestic incident in Woonsocket last month appeared in court on Monday. At a pretrial hearing, an attorney for Sgt. Peter Salmons asked the judge to move up his client's trial date, but the judge said his calendar was booked and the trial would commence on April 7. Salmons is charged with domestic simple assault and domestic disorderly conduct for the Jan. 29 incident.
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1 month ago | 
yahoo.com | Jacqui Gomersall
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WPRI) — A suspended Providence police sergeant accused of attacking a woman in a domestic incident in Woonsocket last month appeared in court on Monday. At a pretrial hearing, an attorney for Sgt. Peter Salmons asked the judge to move up his client’s trial date, but the judge said his calendar was booked and the trial would commence on April 7. Salmons is charged with domestic simple assault and domestic disorderly conduct for the Jan. 29 incident.
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Nov 4, 2024 | 
newsnationnow.com | Jacqui Gomersall
PROVIDENCE (WPRI) — Farm Fresh Rhode Island has a 20-year history of bringing community together around locally grown food, and this Thanksgiving is no different. The Providence-based food hub is selling its popular harvest boxes so you can make a great holiday meal yourself or donate one to a family in need. “You can donate a box to those in need. You can buy one for your family. You can donate four,” Farm Fresh Rhode Island Director of Giving Nikki Ayres said.
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Nov 1, 2024 | 
wpri.com | Jacqui Gomersall
PROVIDENCE (WPRI) - Farm Fresh Rhode Island has a twenty year history of bringing community together around locally grown food and this Thanksgiving is no different. The Providence based food hub is selling its popular harvest boxes so you can make a great holiday meal or donate one to a family in need. "You can donate a box to those in need. You can buy one for your family. You can donate four," Farm Fresh Rhode Island Director of Giving Nikki Ayres said.
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Nov 1, 2024 | 
yahoo.com | Jacqui Gomersall
PROVIDENCE (WPRI) — Farm Fresh Rhode Island has a 20-year history of bringing community together around locally grown food, and this Thanksgiving is no different. The Providence-based food hub is selling its popular harvest boxes so you can make a great holiday meal yourself or donate one to a family in need. “You can donate a box to those in need. You can buy one for your family. You can donate four,” Farm Fresh Rhode Island Director of Giving Nikki Ayres said.
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Oct 28, 2024 | 
wpri.com | Jacqui Gomersall
NEW BEDFORD, Mass. (WPRI) - Voters in casting their ballots in New Bedford next week will receive a redesigned version of the popular "I voted" sticker. The New Bedford Election Commission held a contest across the city's schools, choosing six winning designs - one for each ward in the city. Students were challenged with creating an updated and modern version of the iconic image. It's part of the commission's effort to promote civic engagement in young residents.
