Warren church puts final touches on parade float
By: Melissa Randall mrandall@abc6.com One of the crowd favorites during the Bristol 4th of July celebration is, of course, the floats! Over the last few days participants have been busy putting the...
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RWU students push for Best in Parade title 3rd year in a row
By: Alexandra Cowley acowley@abc6.com Part of what makes the Bristol 4th of July parade so much fun to watch, are the elaborate floats. A lot of time and creativity goes into making the displays on
Sen. Whitehouse tests positive for COVID-19
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse tested positive for COVID-19 on Thursday morning. Whitehouse tweeted that he is experiencing mild symptoms. "I’m feeling good and grateful to be fully vaccinated and boosted. Will be working from home over the…
Your Day Ahead September 10, 2020
PROVIDENCE, R.I (WLNE) – Join ABC6 for information on some notable events happening in the Rhode Island and Bristol County areas, today. The Barrington School Committee has a zoom meeting scheduled for tonight. They'll be discussing school re-openings, sports, and…
ABC6 Honors: One of the "Chosin Few" Korean War Veterans
He's one of the "Chosin Few"...the small number of survivors from one the most crucial engagements in the Korean War, the Battle at the Chosin Reservoir.
Southern New England thunderstorms howl overnight, leave a big mess in the morning
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- We're getting a look at the mess those severe thunderstorms left all over southern New England. There were widespread power outages, and even changes to some 4th of July fireworks. It also proved dangerous to those…
New Bedford, Warwick hosting early Independence Day fireworks
NEW BEDFORD, Mass. (WLNE) -- The celebration keeps rolling on in Southern New England, as the Whaling City gets ready to celebrate America's independence tonight. If all…
Providence fireworks light up the sky
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- Fireworks lit up the sky in Providence Tuesday evening for the city's annual Fourth of July show. Hundreds of people went to see the fireworks,…
ABC6 Sports Anchor Ian Steele Honored With Media Award as RIIAAA Holds Annual Dinner in Warwick
RIIAAA Press Release Introducing, Talia Petit, Cranston HS West and Benjamin Borkman, North Providence HS, the 2024 NIAAA Scholar Athletes…
John DeLuca celebrates 25 years with ABC 6
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- Monday was a special day for the ABC 6 newsroom, as anchor John DeLuca celebrated 25 years with WLNE. John began his career at…
Stormy weather concerns delay some local firework displays
Stormy weather expected in Southern New England on Monday night is impacting some firework displays. As of late Monday morning, Bristol, Narragansett, and Freetown have not postponed their regularly scheduled festivities. The following communities have chosen a new date for…
Update: Suspect arrested in Dartmouth murder investigation
DARTMOUTH, Mass. (WLNE) - After further investigation by Dartmouth Police and several other agencies, officials have arrested 23-year-old Franklin Antonio Amaya Paredes of New Bedford on a murder…
Somali refugee speaks out after attack
She was part of a group of refugees speaking at a human rights gathering Sunday.
Robert Squatrito honored with Hattie Brown Award
By: Rebecca Turco Email: rturco@abc6.com BRISTOL, R.I. – Every year, Bristol's 4th of July Committee recognizes an exceptional person who demonstrates the spirit of the late Hattie Brown. This y...
2014 Firework Displays
Rhode Island Fireworks Providence July 4th @ 9:15pm India Point Park, South Water Street Pawtucket July 1st-3rd @ 9:30pm McCoy Stadium, 1 Columbus Avenue, Pawtucket Admission- $5-$12 Bristol July 3...
Your Town, Your Life: Lakeville
By: Alexandra Cowley acowley@abc6.com In this weeks Your Town, Your Life we take you to a quaint community in Southeastern Massachusetts. 40 miles South of Boston. A place not many people know about,
"Garden on Wheels" Parade Float
By D ana Griffin dgriffin@abc6.com BRISTOL, RI -The Bristol Miss 4th of July and Little Miss float is still being put together. This year, expect to see a full garden floating through town. For six
Cousins create show stopping tribute to troops
By: Melissa Toupinmtoupin@abc6.com A replica of the flag raising at Iwo Jima is proudly displayed in a Bristol front yard. Once a symbol of victory that would give strength to battle weary men, the d
Fall River Police Investigate Elderly Abuse Case
The Fall River Police Department investigated a case of elder abuse, which produced 5 arrests. WARNING: Some of the descriptions in this statement are graphic. The Fall River Police Department has arrested five family members of an 80-year-old female, who…
