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Former Gov. Edward DiPrete died peacefully at his home on the night of July 8 after his 91st birthday celebration with family ...
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PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WPRI) — Local leaders are mourning the death of former Gov. Edward DiPrete. DiPrete, who was 91 years old, served as Rhode Island’s governor from 1985 until 1991 and as mayor of ...
Providence officials and Sergeant Joseph Hanley are also in disagreement about back pay, which would total nearly $465,000.
Visiting hours for DiPrete will be held from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. Sunday at Nardolillo Funeral Home in Cranston. His funeral will ...
Edward DiPrete was governor from 1985 to 1991, and later served nearly a year in prison on corruption charges.
Governor Edward DiPrete making a speech at the Community College of Rhode Island in 1985 (RI State Archives).PROVIDENCE, R.I.
The Rhode Island Homeless Advocacy Project is hosting a demonstration in front of the home of Providence Mayor Brett Smiley.
Pawtucket police bodycam footage of arrest of Sebastian Yidana. (Pawtucket Police Department)PAWTUCKET, R.I. (WLNE) — ...