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…
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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…
RIDOT launches new website for Bristol-Providence ferry service
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- The Rhode Island Department of Transportation has officially launched a website dedicated to the new transportation service that connects the East Bay and Providence. Following the Washington Bridge closure last week, RIDOT has collaborated with Seastreak…
Bristol-Providence ferry service to kick off Wednesday, what you should know
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- The Rhode Island Department of Transportation announced Monday that the proposed ferry service to take commuters from Bristol to Providence will kick off on Wednesday. According to RIDOT, the ferry service, provided by Seastreak and the…
Storm brings strong winds, widespread power outages to Southern New England
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- A storm settled over Southern New England on Monday. Damaging winds, downed trees, and coastal flooding are all possible, similar to last week's storm, but slightly stronger. Heavy wind and rain will once again align with…
Locals hit Narragansett Town Beach after storm clears Monday
NARRAGANSETT, R.I. (WLNE) -- Narragansett saw coastal impacts from Monday's storm, with strong waves crashing into the sea wall and heavy rain and wind added to the mix.…
Heavy rain and winds cause downed branches, flooding early Monday
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- A storm brought heavy wind and rain to Southern New England, knocking down trees and branches, and causing some flooding. The…
High concern for coastal flooding amid Monday's heavy wind and rain
NARRAGANSETT, R.I. (WLNE) -- Coastal flooding was a high concern amid heavy wind and rain across Southern New England on Monday. A coastal flood…
Rescued seal named 'Cranberry' returns to the ocean after months of rehabilitation
CHARLESTOWN, R.I. (WLNE) -- A seal rescued on Block Island this summer returned to the ocean Wednesday morning. Mystic Aquarium received a report of a sick and injured seal on June 30. First responders of the program and the local…
Owner of former Harborside Inn location applies to replace historic hotel
NEW SHOREHAM, R.I. (WLNE) -- The owner of the lot that used to house the historic Harborside Inn has applied to construct a new building that would replace it. According to town council documents obtained by ABC 6 News, on…
High-speed winds temporarily restrict access to Newport, Jamestown bridges
NEWPORT, R.I. (WLNE) -- The Rhode Island Turnpike and Bridge Authority on Wednesday temporarily restricted access to the Newport Pell and Jamestown-Verrazzano bridges for certain vehicles amid high-speed winds. All bridges were back open for normal travel by 11:30 a.m.…
State Fire Marshal calls Harborside Inn fire an 'accident'
WARWICK, R.I. (WLNE) -- On Tuesday morning, State Fire Marshal Timothy McLaughlin provided an update on the investigation into the Harborside Inn fire on Block Island and shared key details to…
State Fire Marshal to provide update on investigation into Harborside Inn fire
WARWICK, R.I. (WLNE) -- State Fire Marshal Timothy McLaughlin will speak to media on Tuesday on the fire that tore through Block Island's Harborside Inn in August. He will answer questions at…
RIDOH says Central Falls mosquito sample contains West Nile Virus
CENTRAL FALLS, R.I. (WLNE) -- The Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management and Department of Health announced that a mosquito sample collected in Central Falls tested positive for West Nile Virus. RIDOH said that the sample was set on Sept.…
Neronha launches investigation into Harborside Inn fire
NEW SHOREHAM, R.I. (WLNE) -- During a meeting Thursday, Block Island's town council announced that Rhode Attorney General Peter Neronha has begun investigating the Harborside Inn fire. Neronha and…
New Shoreham police chief resigns
NEW SHOREHAM, R.I. (WLNE) -- The top cop on Block Island will resign next month. Chief John Lynch told ABC 6 News Thursday that he decided to step down from his role for "personal reasons." https://twitter.com/danielcoates_6/status/1704821958028693617 Lynch took over as…
'You feel a real sense of loss': Vacationers return to mainland after Harborside Inn fire
NARRAGANSETT, R.I. (WLNE) -- Just days after the fire at the Harborside Inn on Block Island, some vacationers returned from their weekend vacation on the island. That historic inn that so…
Harborside Inn to be torn down after large fire
NEW SHOREHAM, R.I. (WLNE) -- The Rhode Island State Fire Marshal confirmed the historic Harborside Inn is a total loss and will be torn down after being destroyed by a fire. According to the Fire Marshal's Office, when the inn…
