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Stop & Shop revealed that chicken salad dates back to 1863 and originated in South Kingstown, specifically in Wakefield.

Story: https://t.co/mTNEc3ND3I

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It took two hours for firefighters to knock down the bulk of what the chief described as being "a pretty stubborn fire."

More: https://t.co/QqiVKsZiZA

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A movie about the controversial "Condom Hut" that opened in Cranston back in 1992 is filming in Warwick.

Details: https://t.co/OqRVcUdBxy

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New body-worn camera footage from Newport police shows officers dispersing a crowd of high schoolers that formed at Second Beach last month. More: https://t.co/bKPhvwhtdx

📸: Newport Police Department

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Richmond Elementary's Kindness Club is reminding kids who are battling childhood illness at Hasbro that they’re not alone: They’re @_SmallButStrong.

Learn all about their "kindness kit" project: https://t.co/VMgzOQ3sdu

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Central Falls Mayor Maria Rivera and other local leaders announced this summer's United Through Soccer initiative, which aims to make Central Falls a “destination for soccer fans” during the 2026 World Cup. Learn more: https://t.co/naHtdZDqyK

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We had to take a ride to @seekonkspeedway to see race car driver Mackenzie Farpelha who’s 9 years old.

This soon to be 4th grader from Warwick has the need for speed.

@mmontecalvotv and “Killa Kenz” coming Friday 6pm on @wpri12 🏁

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Fire at a multi-family apartment building on Lincoln Ave in Bristol right now. Flames have been visible from the attic area. This scene is sending smoke throughout the neighborhood between Hope and Metacom. @wpri12

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For 12 Health, @ShannonHegy sat down with a local woman who, at age 57, just went back to school to become a hospice nurse. Learn what inspired her decision: ⤵️ https://t.co/Hkqau8m8aK

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7-0 lead @CHSRI_Chargers over @NKBoosterClub in a @RIIL_sports D-I Softball Elimination game. Highlights start at 10P @FOXProvidence @wpri12 @adrijeannenot09 @kevd193213 @mdorgan2027

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A judge has yet to decide whether to grant a Westport man a new trial after he served three decades in prison for the 1996 death of a 3-year-old boy. Why he's still being held: https://t.co/5EmpZvqkRK

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3-0 lead @BHHSBaseball over @TowniesBaseball in Game 1 of the @RIIL_sports D-I Baseball Championship. Highlights start at 10P @FOXProvidence @wpri12 @HendrickenAth @HendrickenHawks @EPtowniesSports

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A section of Mill Street in New Bedford was shut down Thursday morning as police investigated a deadly incident. Details: https://t.co/rbtgSLtEZo

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A number of frozen and snack foods have been recalled over salmonella concerns. See the list here: https://t.co/gHwfelzxyv
(📸: Getty Images)

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Karen Read is suing Canton and Massachusetts State Police over alleged misconduct and negligence in their investigation of Officer John O'Keefe's death: https://t.co/73GrruvyJw
(📸: AP Photo/Josh Reynolds)

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FIFA has made a late change of policy to bar World Cup fans from bringing refillable water bottles into the tournament’s 16 stadiums across North America, including some with limited or no shade from the sun. Story: https://t.co/oTGpucX3JL

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After never having a Pride sidewalk before, Providence now has TWO! @Pride_RI worked with @CityofProv to have these installed at the locations significant to where this years 50th anniversary Pride celebration will be held. @wpri12

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Capt. Tyler Domingos is the new top cop in Foster! He was sworn in as chief on May 28 and replaces former Chief Gina Lindell, who retired April 6: https://t.co/qgTv3kbKlc

(📸: Foster Police Department)

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A Rhode Island Superior Court judge has granted a temporary restraining order preventing the YouTuber who owns the mortgage to “The Conjuring” house from trespassing on the Burrillville property. Story: https://t.co/nYcc7uAih1

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Northern lights could dazzle in several states Thursday as sun ejections are expected to spark storms. Learn more:
https://t.co/0qjIhCHXDt