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Fairhaven Wind Turbine Dispute Gets Louder

Thu, 23 May 2013 16:33:00 EDT

by ABC6 Chief Political Reporter Mark Curtis mcurtis@abc6.com The wind turbines in Fairhaven were spinning again Wednesday morning, but the big question is: for how much longer? Tuesday night's Board

Local relief efforts for tornado victims underway

Thu, 23 May 2013 14:48:00 EDT

Dee DeQuattro ddequattro@abc6.com With so many people in need some Rhode Islanders are trading in their memorial day plans to head to Oklahoma. Jon Marland's 24 foot trailer is ready to hit the road

Missing URI student found safe in North Carolina

Dee DeQuattro — Thu, 23 May 2013 13:59:00 EDT

Dee DeQuattro ddequattro@abc6.com A missing University of Rhode Island student was found safe in North Carolina. 21-year-old Matthew Royer disappeared a week ago while returning home to Skippack Pennsylvania

Table games unveiled at Twin River

Thu, 23 May 2013 10:43:00 EDT

By: Melissa Toupinmtoupin@abc6.comA convoy of trucks full of table games unloaded at Twin River Tuesday morning. Dozens of the games were unveiled for the first time. Those games include craps, blackjack

RI Senate okays minimum wage hike

Thu, 23 May 2013 08:27:00 EDT

Dee DeQuattro ddequattro@abc6.com The Rhode Island Senate approved a bill that would hike minimum wage in Rhode Island to $8.00 an hour. The legislation, proposed by Senator Erin Lynch, boosts Rhode

Woman hit and killed crossing street in Wareham

Thu, 23 May 2013 07:54:00 EDT

By: Alexandra Cowley acowley@abc6.com A pedestrian accident is under investigation in Wareham, after a woman was struck and killed while trying to cross a street. Police responded to Cranberry Highway

Man shot by FBI connected to Tsarnaev, Waltham murder

Thu, 23 May 2013 07:54:00 EDT

Andrea Medeirosamedeiros@abc6.comA man being questioned in connection with the Boston Marathon Bombings was shot and killed in Florida by an FBI agent. Sources say he flipped out just before he was about

FBI agent shoots and kills Florida man with ties to Boston Bomber

Alexandra Cowley — Thu, 23 May 2013 07:24:00 EDT

By: Alexandra Cowley acowley@abc6.comA man who knew Tamerlan Tsarnaev has been shot and killed in Orlando. The shooting happened Wednesday night, according to our affiliate WFTV, in Orlando. A friend of

Sakonnet Bridge to install toll booths

Wed, 22 May 2013 15:07:00 EDT

The Associated Press News@abc6.com The Rhode Island Turnpike and Bridge Authority is installing an electronic toll system on the new Sakonnet River Bridge. Authority Chairman David Darlington tells

Newport man arrested for stealing copper from 16 homes

Wed, 22 May 2013 14:48:00 EDT

Dee DeQuattro ddequattro@abc6.com Newport Police have arrested a 25-year-old man believed to be connected to the copper theft in at least 16 Newport homes. Anthony Hendricksen, a Newport resident, was

Massachusetts Lt. Gov. Murray to resign from office

Wed, 22 May 2013 13:58:00 EDT

Dee DeQuattro ddequattro@abc6.com Massachusetts Lt. Governor Tim Murray will resign from office Wednesday. Sources tell WCVB, ABC6 sister station, that Murray will leave office to take a job as the

District attorney butts heads with judge

Wed, 22 May 2013 13:28:00 EDT

Dee DeQuattro ddequattro@abc6.com Massachusetts District Attorney Sam Sutter is butting heads with a district court judge over a man arrested on a drive-by shooting style crime and released on $1,000

Charges upped for 2nd suspect in assault of Brown Basketball Player

Alexandra Cowley — Wed, 22 May 2013 12:59:00 EDT

By: Alexandra Cowley acowley@abc6.comThe second suspect in the attack on a Brown University Basketball player, now faces felony assault charges. 22–year–old Dillion Ingham was originally picked up on disorderly

North Providence Police search for bank robber

Wed, 22 May 2013 09:20:00 EDT

Dee DeQuattro ddequattro@abc6.com North Providence Police are asking for the public's help in identifying a suspect who robbed the Citizen's Bank on Charles Street shortly before noon on Thursday. The

Behind the scenes with Miss Universe

Wed, 22 May 2013 01:17:00 EDT

By Karen Meyers kmeyers@abc6.com Olivia Culpo is now a regular on the red carpet. She says "the lights flashing in your eyes are really overwhelming." She mingles with the beautiful and famous...

Taunton Home Struck by Lightning; Woman Jolted

Wed, 22 May 2013 01:06:00 EDT

by ABC6 Reporter Mark Curtis mcurtis@abc6.com Lightning actually struck a house in Taunton, shocking a woman inside, and sparking a fire. Tony Rodriguez and his wife Hannah are sitting by candlelight

Oklahoma students in RI head home to devastation

Tue, 21 May 2013 22:46:00 EDT

Andrea Medeirosamedeiros@abc6.comAs the devastation was hitting Oklahoma,a group of students from that area was in Boston for a senior field trip. All they could do was watch helplessly and pray that

Whitehouse's office says tornado comments were a coincidence

Tue, 21 May 2013 22:18:00 EDT

Dee DeQuattro ddequattro@abc6.com Senator Sheldon Whitehouse's office says his remarks on the Senate floor Monday regarding tornados in Oklahoma and the Republican Party's stance on climate change was

19-year-old shot and killed in Providence

Tue, 21 May 2013 22:17:00 EDT

By: Alexandra Crowley acowley@abc6.comProvidence police are investigating a shooting overnight. Police say a 19-year-old man was shot and killed on Steere Avenue. This is the city's 5th murder of the

Former prosecutor says Magistrate defaulted on race discrimination case

Tue, 21 May 2013 22:16:00 EDT

By News Staff news@abc6.com An entry of default has been made against a Traffic Tribunal Magistrate in a racial discrimination lawsuit. Documents filed with Superior Court on Tuesday indicate that Traffic

Hundreds of teachers speak out against RI education commissioner

Tue, 21 May 2013 16:19:00 EDT

By: Melissa Toupinmtoupin@abc6.com Their opinion's are strong, and Monday night teachers from around the state didn't hold back. Nearly 600 disgruntled educators packed into the auditorium at Cranston

Severe Weather In Southern New England

Tue, 21 May 2013 16:06:00 EDT

A SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WATCH has been issued for Providence until 9pm this evening. Large hail up to 2" in diameter and damaging winds up to 70mph will be possible with the strongest storms. As of 4pm this

Former Cranston Mayor to announce Governor run in Colorado

Tue, 21 May 2013 15:36:00 EDT

Dee DeQuattro ddequattro@abc6.com Former Cranston Mayor Steve Laffey will run for Governor… of Colorado. Laffey is expected to announce his bid for Governor on the Amy Oliver Show on 1310 KFKA in Colorado

Man collecting supplies to send truck to Oklahoma

Tue, 21 May 2013 15:02:00 EDT

Dee DeQuattro ddequattro@abc6.com A local man is loading up a 23 foot trailer and shipping supplies to Oklahoma to help with relief efforts following a 2-mile wide tornado the wreak destruction on Moore,

Five-year-old seriously injured after Providence hit-and-run

Tue, 21 May 2013 13:28:00 EDT

Dee DeQuattro ddequattro@abc6.com A five-year-old is in the intensive care unit in the hospital after a hit-and-run accident on Monday evening. Kaaron Pon was running across the street to get his bicycle

Moderate Party Chair Ken Block announces bid for governor

Tue, 21 May 2013 11:11:00 EDT

Dee DeQuattro ddequattro@abc6.com Moderate Party Chairman Ken Block announced Tuesday that he will make a second bid for Governor in 2014. In 2010 Block put the Moderate Party on the Rhode Island political

Dee from the Desk: Remembering Memorial Day

Dee DeQuattro — Tue, 21 May 2013 09:01:00 EDT

While most people are relieved to have Monday off, have plans of backyard barbeques, and fishing, and can't wait to spend time with their loved ones this Memorial Day.. There are some people that won't

Search for survivors continues in Oklahoma City

Tue, 21 May 2013 07:09:00 EDT

By: News room news@abc6.com Twitter: @ABC6 Update: As of Monday night hospitals have been treating more than 120 patients after the tornado ripped through Oklahoma City, including 70

Infamous hitchhiker makes stop in Newport before charged with murder

Abbey Niezgoda — Tue, 21 May 2013 00:45:00 EDT

By Abbey Niezgoda aniezgoda@abc6.com Two friends in Newport kicked out the infamous ax-wielding hitchhiker almost as quickly as they took him in, and it turns out their timing was spot on. Just days

Boston Bombing Hero from Rhode Island Speaks Out

Mon, 20 May 2013 18:21:00 EDT

by ABC6 Chief Political Reporter Mark Curtis mcurtis@abc6.com It's now been 35 days since the Boston marathon bombings, and for the first time one of the heroes who responded is speaking out. Rhode Island

Oldest woman in Rhode Island celebrates 110 years!

Mon, 20 May 2013 17:49:00 EDT

By: Chelsea Priestcpriest@abc6.comIn 1903, Theodore Roosevelt was President and a loaf of bread cost about seven cents. It was also the year the oldest woman in Rhode Island was born. Lillian Cardullo

Cicilline proposes student loan debt legislation

Mon, 20 May 2013 14:35:00 EDT

By: News Staff News@abc6.com People with high interest student loans may be getting a break soon. New York senator Kirsten Gillibrand will propose a bill this week that would cap student loans at four

Man murdered at Warwick Park identified

Dee DeQuattro — Mon, 20 May 2013 13:58:00 EDT

Dee DeQuattro ddequattro@abc6.com A man found dead in a barrel at Warwick City Park has been identified as 66-year-old John Jack Fay. Fay is a retired postal worker and an avid runner who spent a lot

Man in critical condition after motorcycle accident

Mon, 20 May 2013 09:14:00 EDT

Dee DeQuattro ddequattro@abc6.com A man is in critical condition at Rhode Island Hospital after his motorcycle collided with a car on Sunday afternoon. At 1:30 p.m. Middletown Police responded to 208

Police look for missing URI student

Mon, 20 May 2013 07:34:00 EDT

Dee DeQuattro ddequattro@abc6.com A University of Rhode Island student has gone missing on his ride home to Collegeville Pennsylvania. 21-year-old Matthew Royer was last seen on May 16th leaving his

Woonsocket students "bunking out" on graduation

Alexandra Cowley — Mon, 20 May 2013 06:14:00 EDT

By: Alexandra Cowleyacowley@abc6.comFor years, Rhode Island's public schools have struggled with low graduation and attendance rates. It's especially true for one Rhode Island school district, struggling

Heather Abbott official welcome home to Newport

Sun, 19 May 2013 23:08:00 EDT

Andrea Medeirosamedeiros@abc6.comHeather Abbott has become somewhat of a celebrity here in Rhode Island. People are just mesmerized by her positivity after losing part of her left leg in the Boston Marathon

Investigation continues of body found in Warwick park

Sun, 19 May 2013 21:20:00 EDT

By Chris Sheppard csheppard@abc6.com UPDATE: Police are now saying the death of a man whose body was found in a Warwick park Saturday morning is a homicide.

ABC-6 Reporter Mark Curtis: "The Sunday Political Brunch" May 19, 2013

Sun, 19 May 2013 10:43:00 EDT

by ABC6 Chief Political Reporter Mark Curtis mcurtis@abc6.com (Providence, Rhode Island) – I celebrated another birthday this past week, and as always I reflected on the past, present and future of what

Welcome hope party for RI marathon bombing victim

Sun, 19 May 2013 09:09:00 EDT

By News Staff news@abc6.com A Rhode Island woman who was injured in the Boston Marathon bombings is preparing to attend a welcome home party at Rosecliff, a fabulous mansion in Newport featured in a film version of "The Great Gatsby.''

1 winning ticket sold in Fla. on Powerball

Sun, 19 May 2013 08:57:00 EDT

By News Staff news@abc6.com A lottery official says 1 winning ticket has been sold in Florida for a record Powerball jackpot of more than $590 million.

Missing boater found, safe and sound

Sat, 18 May 2013 16:37:00 EDT

By Chris Sheppard csheppard@abc6.com A widescale search for a missing boater ended after police found the man walking on an area beach, still dressed in his wetsuit.

Regulators to fishermen: don't blame observers

Sat, 18 May 2013 14:41:00 EDT

By News Staff news@abc6.com The top regulators of New England's flagging fishing industry are asking fishermen not to take out their frustrations at the onboard observers who monitor what they catch and what they throw back.

Over 3,200 undergraduates getting degrees at URI

Sat, 18 May 2013 14:13:00 EDT

By News Staff news@abc6.com More than 3,250 students at the University of Rhode Island are set to get their undergraduate degrees.

Probe begins after Conn. commuter trains crash

Sat, 18 May 2013 13:59:00 EDT

By News Staff news@abc6.com Officials are describing a devastating scene of shattered cars and other damage where two trains packed with rush-hour commuters collided in Connecticut. They say it's fortunate no one was killed.

Boston police, city to review bombings response

Sat, 18 May 2013 13:53:00 EDT

By News Staff news@abc6.com Boston Police Commissioner Ed Davis says his department and Mayor Thomas Menino's office will conduct two separate investigations into the Boston Marathon bombings response.

"The Silent Speak" -- High-Tech Gives New Voice to ALS Patients

Fri, 17 May 2013 23:51:00 EDT

by Mark Curtis ABC6 News Reporter mcurtis@abc6.com It may be the most unusual interview I've ever conducted. Vivian Godin can no longer speak. She lost her voice two years ago to ALS, a neuro-disorder

Misquamicut comes together to join hands and celebrate it's recovery

Fri, 17 May 2013 16:30:00 EDT

By: Chelsea Priestcpriest@abc6.comIt was a joyful day at Misquamicut this morning, when hundreds came together for Hands Along the Sand. Barbara Cardiff of the Westerly Chamber of Commerce explains, "this

Suspect in Brown student assault in court, 2nd arrest made

Dee DeQuattro — Fri, 17 May 2013 15:47:00 EDT

News Staffnews@abc6.comA man accused of punching a brown university student in the face leaving him in critical condition appeared in a Rhode Island court today. Tory Lussier was in Rhode Island visiting

Man who stabbed man during 'Sandy' indicted for manslaughter

Dee DeQuattro — Fri, 17 May 2013 14:30:00 EDT

Dee DeQuattro ddequattro@abc6.com A man accused of stabbing another man to death during Superstorm Sandy in Westerly has been indicted on 1 count of manslaughter. 40-year-old Mandell Tripp was initially

Tea Pot with ties to Lizzie Borden donated to historical society

Fri, 17 May 2013 14:18:00 EDT

A teapot that was gifted by Lizzie Borden to her care taker has made it's way into the hands of the Fall River Historical Society. The teapot was a present from Borden to Gertrude May Russell, a woman

Dee from the Desk: Republican Regroup

Fri, 17 May 2013 13:55:00 EDT

The Rhode Island GOP is working on rebranding and regrouping after a tumultuous election for a new party chair. At a meeting on Thursday night the party tried to get back to business introducing several

Win a $10,000 Backyard Makeover!

Thu, 23 May 2013 16:36:00 EDT

ABC6 and Unilock invite you to enter to win a $10,000 backyard make over. Let us know in 500 words or less why your backyard should be transformed into a backyard oasis! Include pictures of what your

Faith healers charged with murder after 2nd death

Wed, 22 May 2013 16:27:00 EDT

A Philadelphia couple who believe in faith healing over medicine and who were on probation in their son's pneumonia death were charged with murder Wednesday after a second young child died under what a prosecutor called...

RI paid millions to hedge-fund managers

Thu, 23 May 2013 06:35:00 EDT

Rhode Island paid hedge-fund managers almost $16 million in fees during 2012 to manage the state's $1 billion hedge-fund portfolio.

Middlesex Sheriff eyeing Markey's US House seat

Thu, 23 May 2013 15:56:00 EDT

Middlesex County Sheriff Peter Koutoujian has opened a congressional campaign committee account as he eyes a run for the U.S. House if Congressman Edward Markey wins the state's special U.S. Senate election.

Convicted rapist faces sentencing 30 years later

Thu, 23 May 2013 02:07:00 EDT

A man convicted of raping three women in Massachusetts faces sentencing more than three decades after he fled the state and began living a secret life in Maine.

This Hour: Latest Massachusetts news, sports, business and entertainment

Thu, 23 May 2013 09:07:00 EDT

A Chechen immigrant shot to death in central Florida early Wednesday after an altercation with an FBI agent shares a similar background to that of one of the Boston Marathon bombing suspects who authorities were questioning...

Sports Minute: Here is the latest New England sports news from The Associated Press

Thu, 23 May 2013 13:59:00 EDT

The Bruins can finish off the Rangers with a win tonight and move on to the Eastern Conference finals. Boston has surged to a 3-0 lead in the series. The Bruins held an optional practice at Madison Square Garden yesterday -...

Environmental group to spend in Mass. election

Thu, 23 May 2013 13:55:00 EDT

A group of environmental activists led by California billionaire Thomas Steyer that spent nearly $900,000 during the U.S Senate primary in plans to return to the state to work against Republican nominee Gabriel Gomez.

Mass. Senate hopeful Markey to release tax returns

Thu, 23 May 2013 13:55:00 EDT

Democratic U.S. Senate hopeful Edward Markey has agreed to release several years of his tax returns.

Mass. Senate approves changes to sex offender laws

Thu, 23 May 2013 13:43:00 EDT

The Massachusetts Senate has unanimously backed a plan to overhaul the state's procedures for classifying convicted sex offenders.

States to NRC: Better nuclear waste rules needed

Thu, 23 May 2013 12:51:00 EDT

Vermont, New York, Massachusetts and Connecticut are petitioning the Nuclear Regulatory Commission for a more thorough review of issues connected with storage of highly radioactive nuclear waste at plant sites.

Foxborough man gets 5 years on DUI conviction

Thu, 23 May 2013 11:35:00 EDT

A Foxborough man has been sentenced to five years in prison for what prosecutors say was his 15th drunken driving conviction.

News Minute: Here is the latest Massachusetts news from The Associated Press

Thu, 23 May 2013 11:35:00 EDT

The father of a Chechen immigrant shot by federal agents in Florida yesterday says he regrets allowing his son to go to the U.S. The FBI was trying to determine how Ibragim Todashev (IH'-bruh-heem TOH'-duh-shehv)...

Lifespan cost-savings to include doc training cuts

Thu, 23 May 2013 16:00:00 EDT

A plan by Rhode Island's largest health system to save between $100 million and $150 million over the next two and a half years through significant job cuts will also include cuts to its physician training program.

This Hour: Latest Rhode Island news, sports, business and entertainment

Thu, 23 May 2013 10:19:00 EDT

Rhode Island paid hedge-fund managers almost $16 million in fees during 2012 to manage the state's $1 billion hedge-fund portfolio.

Taveras: graduation test a "questionable" gauge

Thu, 23 May 2013 15:36:00 EDT

The mayor of Providence says he is concerned about using a standardized test to determine whether high school students are ready to graduate.

Newport council OKs Cliff Walk plan, restrooms

Thu, 23 May 2013 14:52:00 EDT

The Newport City Council has endorsed scaled-back plans by the state for repairs to the Cliff Walk and also given the go-ahead for a contract for new permanent restrooms near one entrance to the walk.

Sports Minute: Here is the latest New England sports news from The Associated Press

Thu, 23 May 2013 02:11:00 EDT

The Boston Red Sox beat the Chicago White Sox 6-2 last night to avoid a three-game sweep. Clay Buchholz pitched five-hit ball over seven innings to improve to 7-0. David Ortiz delivered a two-run single in the first off...

RI lawyer loses license in DUI case sentencing

Thu, 23 May 2013 13:51:00 EDT

A Providence lawyer who specializes in drunken driving cases has been sentenced to additional time without her driver's license, probation and alcohol counseling after pleading no contest to a DUI charge.

RI gets $2.5M to remove household lead hazards

Thu, 23 May 2013 13:47:00 EDT

The federal government is giving a Rhode Island housing agency $2.5 million to find and eliminate the threat of household lead paint.

News Minute: Here is the latest Rhode Island news from The Associated Press

Thu, 23 May 2013 08:31:00 EDT

Newly released state figures show Rhode Island paid hedge-fund managers nearly $16 million in fees last year to manage the state's $1 billion portfolio. The Providence Journal reports six managers saw more than $1...

Project would carry NY power to Mass. via Vt.

Thu, 23 May 2013 12:27:00 EDT

A Massachusetts developer is hoping to carry renewable electricity from northern New York to the New England power grid via a power line that would run under Lake Champlain.

Police ID Warwick man killed in motorcycle crash

Thu, 23 May 2013 11:47:00 EDT

Police have identified the Warwick man killed after his motorcycle was involved in an accident with a truck.