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  • 2 weeks ago | wpri.com | Jusolyn Flower |Shiina LoSciuto |Lauren Brill

    PORTSMOUTH, R.I. (WPRI) - A memorial continues to grow with flowers, candles, and heartfelt messages as the Portsmouth community grieves the loss of a high school student following a partial building collapse over the weekend. A 15-year-old girl was killed and four others were injured when part of the Portuguese American Citizens Club collapsed Saturday evening.

  • 3 weeks ago | wpri.com | Sarah Doiron |Shiina LoSciuto |Ryan Welch

    NORTH KINGSTOWN, R.I. (WPRI) - Did you know that Rhode Island is home to an exclusive aircraft simulator that attracts pilots from around the world? The Weapons Systems Trainer-Reconfigurable, situated within the Quonset Point Air National Guard Base, provides intensive training for pilots learning to fly C-130Js, which are described as the military's most utilized transport aircrafts.

  • 1 month ago | wpri.com | Sarah Doiron |Shiina LoSciuto

    EXETER. R.I. (WPRI) - Dozens of Rhode Islanders gathered at the Veterans Memorial Cemetery Monday afternoon to honor those who made the ultimate sacrifice. The entire cemetery was adorned with thousands of American flags marking the headstones of the state's veterans and their loved ones who have been laid to rest. Gov. Dan McKee and Veterans Services Director Kasim Yarn presided over the state's 51st annual Memorial Day commemoration at the cemetery. Ronald Gill Sr. was among those in attendance.

  • 2 months ago | wpri.com | Sarah Doiron |Shiina LoSciuto

    JOHNSTON, R.I. (WPRI) - The investigation continues into an officer-involved shooting that happened outside of a Johnston gas station over the weekend. Officers were called to the Shell at the intersection of Hartford and Atwood avenues late Saturday night after a caller claimed a man and woman were arguing in the parking lot. The officers pulled up and immediately spotted the man, later identified as Damian Peterson, sitting alone in the driver's seat of his parked vehicle.

  • 2 months ago | wpri.com | Sarah Doiron |Shiina LoSciuto

    JOHNSTON, R.I. (WPRI) - The man accused of hitting an officer with his car at a Johnston gas station over the weekend is being held without bail. Damian Peterson, 28, has been charged with assault and battery, assaulting an officer, reckless driving, obstructing an officer, resisting arrest and disorderly conduct. Officers were called to the Shell at the intersection of Hartford and Atwood avenues late Saturday night after a caller claimed a man and woman were arguing in the parking lot.

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Shiina LoSciuto
Shiina LoSciuto @ShiinaHL
10 Jun 25

Warwick is officially marking the start of two major construction projects-the replacements of Toll Gate and Pilgrim High Schools. Leaders broke ground at both locations this week! The existing schools will be demolished once the new builds are up. @wpri12 https://t.co/VVLM8dM2zK

Shiina LoSciuto
Shiina LoSciuto @ShiinaHL
9 Jun 25

This is what you’ll find at the Portuguese American club in Portsmouth this morning—the stairwell area is now gone. @wpri12 https://t.co/aOFAZrJZ7X

Shiina LoSciuto
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