Leah Crowley

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PLAINVILLE, Mass. (WPRI) — “Diary of a Wimpy Kid” author Jeff Kinney is booked and busy. In addition to writing best-selling novels, Kinney and his wife Julie are in the process of transforming downtown Plainville with the hopes of bringing their community together. “I think it’s really important to take care of your own backyard,” Kinney said during a live interview on 12 News at 4. The project, called “Plainville Square,” will bring a beer garden, restaurant and village green to the downtown area.

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PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WPRI) - Ground beef sold at Whole Foods stores across the country is being recalled because it may be contaminated with E. coli. The Rhode Island Department of Health said the recalled products came in 16-oz. vacuum-sealed packages labeled "ORGANIC RANCHER ORGANIC GROUND BEEF 85% LEAN 15% FAT" with "Use or Freeze By 06-19-25" and "Use or Freeze By 06-20-25." There have been no reports of illness to date. According to the Health Department, E.

2 days ago | wpri.com | Leah Crowley

COVENTRY, R.I. (WPRI) - Coventry police are asking for the public's help as they search for a missing man. Jeffrey McCallum, 38, was last seen in the area of Route 117 and Hill Farm Road, according to police. His cell phone is off and he does not have a vehicle. Police told 12 News that McCallum's family was in touch with him on May 30, but they have not heard from him since. McCallum stands 5 feet, 10 inches tall, and has brown hair, brown eyes and a tattoo on his forearm.

3 days ago | wpri.com | Catie McNeil |Leah Crowley

NARRAGANSETT, R.I. (WPRI) - Most of Rhode Island's state beaches are open for the season as temperatures start to rise. With more people flocking to the ocean, safety is top of mind for the R.I. Department of Environmental Management (DEM). The agency held its first Surf State Lifeguard Certification testing at Scarborough North State Beach in Narragansett on Tuesday. "They're doing two different drills here today," explained Jim Farrell, the regional president of the U.S. Lifesaving Association.

3 days ago | wpri.com | Leah Crowley

FRANKLIN, Mass. (WPRI) - A Franklin woman has died several days after a two-vehicle crash that killed her young daughter. According to Norfolk District Attorney Michael Morrissey's office, a car collided with a pickup truck on Grove Street on May 25, killing a 5-year-old girl who was in the car. Minaben Patel, 38, was a passenger in the car. Morrissey's office announced Tuesday that Patel died from her injuries.