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Reporter for WJAR | @WVNYWFFF & Spectrum News Alum | Westfield State '18

Cranston, RI
Joined July 2017
A large, silent crowd is gathering together on the UMass Dartmouth campus to remember Marvins Antoine. It’s only continuing to grow.
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Some serious flooding throughout Fall River right now
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Mayor Don Grebien arrives to thank supporters after being defeated in the primary for Pawtucket mayor:
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Nancy Pelosi took the stage with Helena Buonanno Foulkes in Providence:
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If I could give any advice to other reporters who happen to be covering a free Maroon 5 concert at your local beach it would be to really think about the footwear and pants situation before you head out
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Some people got to the beach in Narragansett at 8 am to snag a prime spot for the free Maroon 5 concert later… No rain is falling, but some people might be here until Sunday Morning
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Unfortunate update - it is now in fact raining a little bit
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Quite the cleanup for the squid spill in Narragansett… Traffic just reopened, but you can still catch a strong whiff in the breeze 😬
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Sometimes you can’t plan for what’s about to happen during your live shot… #WorldCup
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World Cup Fever in Providence!
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A large response from Providence, East Providence and RI State Police on Bridge Street, K9 Units on scene as well. Officers also appeared to be searching near the pedestrian bridge.
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Swansea police say a motorcyclist suffered serious injuries in this crash on Route 6 near Milford Plaza… State Police now also on the scene investigating.
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Providence Fire responding to a fire at Bradley Cafe on Admiral St
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Devin Bates retweeted
On this day in 2003, Ronald Gallant was one of the firefighters responding to The Station nightclub fire. On this day in 2026, Ronald Gallant picked up a shovel to help clear a path at the memorial.
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On this day in 2003, Ronald Gallant was one of the firefighters responding to The Station nightclub fire. On this day in 2026, Ronald Gallant picked up a shovel to help clear a path at the memorial.
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A bit of a different Super Bowl story tonight.. I’m following the game with super fan Betty Harnois! She’s 91, watches every game, and loves this team. She doesn’t wear her Maye jersey during games anymore because after they started 1-2, she thought it might help turn the tides
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Very jealous of how much warmer it is at the top of Mount Everest than Providence right now
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Quite the reaction to that Kayshon Boutte catch here.. #Patriots
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A growing crowd of officers from throughout the region is gathered outside Saint Mary Catholic Church in Franklin to pay their respects to Officer Stephen LaPorta.
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Crews battling a fire in the rain on Topham Street in New Bedford:
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