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2 weeks ago | 
wpri.com | Jusolyn Flower
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WPRI) - The R.I. House of Representatives has approved legislation aimed at ensuring patients can still access vital prescriptions when their prescriber is unavailable. The bill, sponsored by state Rep. Michelle McGaw, allows pharmacists to issue a one-time refill to patients who are unable to reach their prescriber or no longer have one. The refill would allow an up to 100-day continuation of the medication under certain conditions.
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2 weeks ago | 
wpri.com | Jusolyn Flower
PORTSMOUTH, R.I. (WPRI) - A man was taken into custody earlier this week for allegedly soliciting a minor in Portsmouth. Michael Collins, 56, of Burrillville, is accused of initiating inappropriate contact with a 14-year-old, according to police. During the investigation, police said they obtained "several items of evidentiary value," including online communications between Collins and the victim. The Rhode Island Violent Fugitive Task Force arrested him Monday at his home in Harrisville.
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2 weeks ago | 
wpri.com | Jusolyn Flower
PAWTUCKET, R.I. (WPRI) - 12 News is working to learn more about a situation that led to several Pawtucket firefighters recently being placed on administrative leave. Pawtucket Mayor Donald Grebien described the situation as "horrible" and "alarming," but city leaders have declined to comment further. "There are multiple individuals who have definitely, in a lot of ways, dishonored their profession and the city," Grebien told 12 News.
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2 weeks ago | 
wpri.com | Jusolyn Flower
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WPRI) - Over the past week, at least one current Brown University student and a "small number of recent graduates" had their visas revoked, according to a letter from the university's Office of International Student and Scholar Services (OISSS).
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2 weeks ago | 
yahoo.com | Jusolyn Flower
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WPRI) — The R.I. House of Representatives has approved legislation aimed at ensuring patients can still access vital prescriptions when their prescriber is unavailable. The bill, sponsored by state Rep. Michelle McGaw, allows pharmacists to issue a one-time refill to patients who are unable to reach their prescriber or no longer have one. The refill would allow an up to 100-day continuation of the medication under certain conditions.
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2 weeks ago | 
yahoo.com | Jusolyn Flower
PORTSMOUTH, R.I. (WPRI) — A man was taken into custody earlier this week for allegedly soliciting a minor in Portsmouth. Michael Collins, 56, of Burrillville, is accused of initiating inappropriate contact with a 14-year-old, according to police. During the investigation, police said they obtained “several items of evidentiary value,” including online communications between Collins and the victim. The Rhode Island Violent Fugitive Task Force arrested him Monday at his home in Harrisville.
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2 weeks ago | 
wpri.com | Jusolyn Flower
KILLINGLY, Conn. (WPRI) - An investigation is underway after "possible human remains" were discovered Wednesday afternoon in Killingly, according to Connecticut State Police. Troopers and detectives responded to Woodward Street around 4:24 p.m.Police said the investigation is in its early stages and remains active. No additional details have been released. Killingly is just over the border from Foster, Rhode Island.
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2 weeks ago | 
wpri.com | Jusolyn Flower
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WPRI) - This summer, filming for a supernatural romantic thriller is set to take place in Rhode Island. Academy Award-nominated writer and director M. Night Shyamalan is teaming up with New York Times best-selling author Nicholas Sparks to create an original love story with a supernatural twist. The project will be filmed entirely in the Ocean State, according to the Rhode Island Film & TV Office.
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2 weeks ago | 
yahoo.com | Jusolyn Flower
PAWTUCKET, R.I. (WPRI) — 12 News is working to learn more about a situation that led to several Pawtucket firefighters recently being placed on administrative leave. Pawtucket Mayor Donald Grebien described the situation as “horrible” and “alarming,” but city leaders have declined to say much more. “There are multiple individuals who have definitely, in a lot of ways, dishonored their profession and the city,” Grebien told 12 News.
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2 weeks ago | 
wpri.com | Jusolyn Flower
TAUNTON, Mass. (WPRI) - A gravel truck rolled over Thursday morning in Taunton, according to state police. Troopers responded to the crash around 11:15 a.m. at the off-ramp from Route 24 to Route 140. The driver was seriously injured and EMS was called to the scene. Police said the deceleration lane and exit ramp are currently closed. This is a developing story. Check back for updates. Download the WPRI 12 and Pinpoint Weather 12 apps to get breaking news and weather alerts.
