Missing man battles 8-10 foot waves to swim to shore
By: News Staff Email: news@abc6.com Twitter: @ABC6 BLOCK ISLAND, R.I. (WLNE) — A man missing off Block Island is safe after swimming to shore...
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Ferries cancelled due to sea conditions
By: News Staff Email: news@abc6.com Twitter: @ABC6 BLOCK ISLAND, R.I. (WLNE) — High surf and adverse sea conditions have prompted the cancellation of several ferries Wednesday morning. The Poin...
Missing boater rescued off Martha's Vineyard arrives in Boston
By: News Staff Email: news@abc6.com One of the boaters lost out to sea following a fishing trip near Block Island last week was rescued Sunday. U.S. Coast Guard Officials say Nathan Carman, 22, ...
Winter Returns
A Winter Storm Warning is in effect for much of Rhode Island until 3PM today, excluding Block Island and Newport County. A Winter Weather Advisory is in place for coastal locations, including New B...
US Coast Guard closes 2 boat stations for the season
By The Associated Pressnews@abc6.comPROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) _ The U.S. Coast Guard has closed two seasonal boat stations.The Coast Guard says its stations in Scituate, Massachusetts and Block Island,...
4 lobstermen rescued by Coast Guard
By News Staffnews@abc6.comThe Associated PressThe U.S. Coast Guard has rescued four lobstermen whose boat sank off Block Island.Authorities say the 60-foot boat began taking on water early Thursday...
Deepwater Wind gets federal OK for wind farm
By The Associated Pressnews@abc6.comPROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) _ A wind farm planned for off the coast of Block Island has been given the final OK by the federal government.The U.S. Army Corps of Engine...
New hi-speed ferry service coming to Newport
By Alexandra Siegel news@abc6.com A new hi-speed ferry service will begin operation this summer. The hi-speed aluminum catamaran ferry will travel between Newport and Block Island, with the travel ti
ABC 6 Exclusive: Family of couple killed in plane crash speak
By: Liz Tufts ltufts@abc6.com The family of a Block Island couple killed in a plane crash has been waiting two grueling weeks for some information into what happened and they finally get a glimpse
Pilot takes another flight after crashing
Andrea Medeirosamedeiros@abc6.comA pilot described his rescue to ABC6, Tuesday, for the first time since his plane went down in Block Island sound the day before. That pilot, Mark Simmons, was back
Friends call rescued RI boater's story a miracle
By Abbey Niezgodaaniezgoda@abc6.comIt is an incredible story of survival in the waters off Point Judith. Joseph Gross, 51, of Westerly fell overboard while fishing near Block Island. By the time resc
Gusty winds, high surf today as Erin passes offshore
Hurricane Erin makes its closest pass to Southern New England a few hundred miles offshore tonight into early tomorrow morning. This will lead to some wind and high surf for…
Rain tapers off this afternoon
Good morning! The morning commute will be a wet one this morning as we have a round of some heavy rain moving through. This could bring an additional 2-4" of…
Temporary dock allows cruise tourism to return to Providence
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- Cruise tourism is back in Providence thanks to a new temporary dock. The dock, installed on India Street next to the Seastreak Ferry Terminal, will allow American Cruise Lines to stop in Providence on its routes.…
Mystic Aquarium returns 6 grey seals to Westerly waters
WESTERLY, R.I. (WLNE) -- Mystic Aquarium released six grey seals into the waters of Westerly Wednesday morning. The seals were rescued on Block Island after being found entangled in fishing gear and marine debris in March and April. Mystic Aquarium said…
6 grey seals to be released in Westerly after weeks of rehabilitation
WESTERLY, R.I. (WLNE) -- Mystic Aquarium announced that six grey seals will be released on Wuskenau Town Beach on Wednesday after weeks of rehabilitation. According to Mystic Aquarium, the seals were rescued on Block Island after being found entangled in…
Cruise line to call Providence home port
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- Mayor Brett Smiley and American Cruise Lines announced Thursday that Providence would host cruise ships for the first time in four years. The cruise line said it will begin to run ships through the Seastreak Ferry…
Messy mix on the way for Wednesday night
A storm currently bringing heavy snow to the Mid-Atlantic will pass south of our area tonight, bringing a dusting for coastal communities. Block Island could wake up to around an inch…
UPDATED: Where to celebrate the Fourth of July in Southern New England
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- It's the Fourth of July! Today, 248 years ago, America officially adopted the Declaration of Independence and officially broke ties with Britain. Many towns and cities throughout Rhode Island and Massachusetts are celebrating the holiday in…
Where to celebrate the Fourth of July in Southern New England
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- With just one day away, celebrations for Fourth of July are already underway in both Massachusetts and Rhode Island. From music, fireworks, parades, and more - there's festivities happening all across Southern New England. Here are…
Washington Bridge reporting to be voted on at the State House today
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- Several bills will be voted on at the Rhode Island State House today, including a bill that would require reporting on the Washington Bridge.…
Another cold night, but warmer weather is in sight
A cool end to the week for sure, but our weather will turn mild in the coming days. First, another FREEZE WARNING for the entire area (except Block Island) will go…
Snow showers Saturday before a nice stretch of weather into next week
A weather system passing south of the area will bring parts of Southern New England a little snow on Saturday. Chances for snow are higher for Block Island, Martha's Vineyard and Nantucket…
Free ferry service from Bristol to Providence to end Friday due to low ridership
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- Friday marks the final day of ferry service between Bristol and Providence, and a lack of interest…
