Sarah Doiron and Vallery Maravi 2 hours ago PAWTUCKET, R.I. (WPRI) — Brittany Pinkham was driving through Pawtucket early Wednesday morning when she spotted something unusual in the roadway. “From far away it kind of looked like an animal, I won’t lie,” Pinkham recalled. “I was thinking, ‘what’s that?’ But driving closer, I could see … Read more
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) — A woman is being praised for jumping in to the Providence River to save the animal during Waterfire Providence. The incident happened during Waterfire’s Fourth of July event on Thursday. A video, that is now going viral, was posted on TikTok by user @emilyalisonswift. “Girl rescues ferret, an epic series of … Read more
She then makes her way wades toward the east bank of the river, seeming to tread water until she is pulled onto a boat carrying event performers, fire-tenders, and wood for the show. “I have tears in my eyes. Thankful she saved the precious animal!!” said commenter Amelia (@Amelia50073). “If you’re not willing to do … Read more
A Priority Mail package is seen at a USPS facility in La Vergne, Tennessee, on Nov. 4, 2021. (Photo by Brett Carlsen/Getty Images) PROVIDENCE, RI. (WPRI) — A Warwick woman was indicted by a federal grand jury on fraud charges Tuesday for allegedly scamming individuals out of a total of $10 million through mail sweepstakes … Read more
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) — A Warwick woman has been charged in a direct-mail sweepstakes scheme that defrauded seniors and other vulnerable individuals in Rhode Island and multiple states out of a total of $10 million. Megan E. Shine, 47, was indicted by a federal grand jury and arraigned on conspiracy and fraud charges, according to … Read more