Small crowds hit two open RI state beaches for Memorial Day
With two of the seven state beaches open in Rhode Island for Memorial Day it gave people a chance to enjoy the holiday by getting some much needed fresh air, but the…
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Several courts set to reopen on June 1st with restrictions
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) - Several courts in Rhode Island will reopen on June 1st with capacity restrictions. While the courthouses have been closed to many proceedings,…
RI performing arts community feels 'left in the dark," forms group to get state's attention
NORTH KINGSTOWN, R.I. (WLNE) - Leaders from Rhode Island's performing arts community have formed a group to get the attention of…
State launches new COVID-19 mobile app, allows health officials to track location
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE): State officials unveiled a new mobile app available now, meant to provide Rhode Islanders with resources all in one place at their fingertips. However, there is also an optional…
Virtual Memorial Day Wreath-Laying in Honor of the State's Military Members
PROVIDENCE, R.I (WLNE) - Lt. Governor McKee was joined by Governor Raimondo and other military officials on Monday to honor the state's fallen soldiers during a virtual wreath-laying ceremony. The ceremony took place in the Garen of Heroes, which is…
Providence G Rooftop holds virtual benefit for RI restaurant employees
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE): The Providence G Rooftop is holding a virtual music benefit for all Rhode Island restaurant employees. The benefit is from 4 p.m. to 10 p.m on Saturday, May 16. Local artists will be hosting the 6-hour concert,…
Summer Tourism in R.I. in question
NEWPORT, R.I. (WLNE)-- Governor Gina Raimondo says she is optimistic that she’ll be able to lift her 14-day quarantine mandate for out-of-state visitors by the time peak tourist season…
Governor Raimondo allowing summer camps to start up on June 29
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) - Governor Gina Raimondo announced Thursday that summer camps will be allowed to operate in-person on June 29. The governor said that…
Large gyms push back against governor's plan to reopen small gyms first
BRISTOL, R.I. (WLNE) - Some gym owners in Rhode Island are feeling left out after Governor Raimondo announced she is considering opening small gyms…
Hair salon owner seeking more guidance from state in advance of reopening
SMITHFIELD, R.I. (WLNE) - Small business owners in Rhode Island are calling on the state to give them a clear picture of what steps need to be taken now in order to be able to reopen safely when the…
Man charged with stabbing of Cumberland Officer
CUMBERLAND, R.I. (WLNE): A Cumberland police officer is recovering after he was stabbed outside of Cumberland High School on Saturday night, according to Police Chief John Desmarais. The…
North Providence is latest police union to push back on governor's mask order
NORTH PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- The North Providence police union is joining Warwick's police union in raising concerns about the governor’s mask order, saying it overreaches for including the threat of civil penalties against…
RI restaurants can serve mixed drinks with takeout orders starting Saturday
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) - As Rhode Island moves into Phase 1 of reopening the economy, restaurants are still limited to takeout and delivery orders, but…
R.I. health centers to receive $3 million in federal funds for coronavirus testing, PPE
PROVIDENCE, R.I (WLNE) - U.S. Senator Jack Reed (D - Rhode Island) announced on Friday that Rhode Island community health centers will…
Governor Raimondo provides some insight on the reopening of the state's economy
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) – As Governor Raimondo ponders reopening the economy, going out to eat, and gearing up for the beach, many Rhode Islanders are wondering what that will look like. In Saturday’s…
Road to economic recovery likely a long one after pandemic, says local economist
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) - Though Governor Raimondo is talking about her plans to reopen the state's economy hopefully by next week, a local…
Virtual WaterFire: Season Begins (Online) Friday Night
By: Tim Studebaker Facebook: @TStudebakerABC6 Twitter: @TStudebakerABC6 Email: tstudebaker@abc6.com PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) – It's a staple of the culture of downtown Providence. Marking 25 years, WaterFire begins its 2020…
RI COVID-19 Spending Task Force meets for the first time
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) - The state's COVID-19 Emergency Funding Task Force met for the first time Thursday afternoon to discuss how the state will spend $1.25 billion in federal funds in the…
Parents concerned with bringing children to pediatrician, doctors say don't delay vaccinations
Parents are understandably worried about bringing their children to the doctor during the pandemic, but pediatricians say delaying vaccines only causes more trouble. Amanda Davia, a Coventry mother of…
Longtime Riverside teacher assistant, Orchard View employee dies from COVID-19
RIVERSIDE, R.I. (WLNE) - The East Providence community is mourning the loss of a retired teacher assistant and cheerleading coach who contracted COVID-19 while working at…
No concerts, no parades, no large gatherings-- Raimondo outlines what summer in R.I. will look like
PROVIDENCE, RI (WLNE) - Gov. Gina Raimondo gave further guidance on what will-- and more critically, what won't-- be permitted…
Brick and mortar boutique in Westerly, gets creative during pandemic
WESTERLY, R.I. (WLNE) - A boutique in Rhode Island is staying in business by offering virtual shopping. Woodee’s Boutique, a family run business in Westerly was strictly a brick and mortar store…
'I never got angry,' says daughter of Oak Hill resident now in hospice care with COVID-19
PAWTUCKET, R.I. (WLNE) - Inside one of Rhode Island's nursing homes hit hardest by COVID-19, it took just a weekend for one resident to be fighting for his life in the hospital.…
Doctor weighs-in on phased approach to reopen RI economy
With plans now officially in place to finally reopen the economy in Rhode Island, one of Care New England's top doctors believes that the state should not rush anything. In Monday's briefing,…
