Rhode Island Mall to Close at the End of May
The few remaining tenants at the Rhode Island Mall in Warwick are surprised to find out tonight that the mall will be closing down for good at the end of May.
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For Sale: Rhode Island Governor's House
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) - Rhode Island Gov. Lincoln Chafee is selling his house in the capital city. Chafee and his wife, Stephanie, listed their seven-bedroom, three-and-a-half-bathroom house on Provid
Caprio Taking Action to Block 38 Studios Deal
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) - Democratic gubernatorial candidate Frank Caprio is trying to block the state's $75 million loan guarantee to former Red Sox pitcher Curt Schilling's video game development company. Caprio, the state general treasurer, says he's expressed concerns about…
Block Rips EDC Schilling Loan
RI Moderate Party candidate for Governor Ken Block spoke out Tuesday against the approval of $75M toward Curt Schilling relocating his video game company, 38 Studios, to Rhode Island. "The 38 Studios decision is a mistake. This is typical recycled…
Dee from the Desk: Block speculates Republican Run
For the next two months you can expect to see a whole lot more of Ken Block. Block, who has announced his candidacy for Governor as a Moderate, has put up 15 billboards throughout Rhode Island. The
UPDATE: Coast Guard suspends search for missing fisherman
A search is underway for 2 missing fishermen after a mayday call near the Block Island wind farm.
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...
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…
