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Brady buys trading cards, Providence Place celebrates 25 years, and a hospital wedding
(WJAR) — A local high school coach sold Tom Brady trading cards at a sports memorabilia event in New York, Providence Place Mall celebrates its 25th anniversary and –- in case you missed it –- a couple gets married at a hospital hours before the father of the bride passed away.
'Ten times bigger and better': Students, families get first look at new Somerset Middle School
SOMERSET — This piece of modern architecture has more students than usual embracing the end of summer break from school. The brand spanking new $85 million Somerset Middle School was open for orientation last week, with students and families in its three grades (6, 7 and 8) given the opportunity to tour. It was eighth graders on Tuesday, seventh graders on Wednesday and the new kids on the block, sixth graders, on Thursday. ...
Diman principal resigns, school cellphone crackdown, FRPD officers cleared: Top stories
As we kick off a new week, let's take a look back at the week that was. Top stories this past week included: The Great Feast of the Holy Ghost of New England — arguably the largest event honoring the Azores’ religious and cultural traditions in the U.S.— made its much-anticipated return to Fall...
August Vet Flag to honor PFC Rene G. Poitras, KIA in the Korean War at the age of 21
During the month of August, the 59th Lights for Peace flag to fly at the Fort Taber - Fort Rodman Military Museum honors the memory of United States Army PFC Rene G. Poitras, of New Bedford, who was killed in action in 1952 during the Korean War. Poitras was born in New Bedford on September 7, 1931. He lived with his family on Holly St. and attended New Bedford city schools. Rene was drafted into the United...
Fatal crashes in Brockton, Stoughton; cemetery removes decorations: 5 top stories
BROCKTON — Throughout last school year, groups of Brockton High School students were causing chaos and damage inside many nearby businesses located across Belmont Street, according to several store managers. A new Starbucks is now open for business and plans to close the dining area between 1:30 p.m. and 3 p.m. when BHS students get out of school. A pedestrian from New Bedford died Tuesday night after being struck by a van on North Quincy Street....
21-year-old Rhode Island man who died in motorcycle crash remembered as sweet with great sense of humor
A young Rhode Island man has died after a weekend crash. Crews responded to a call from dispatch concerning a motorcycle crash on Truman Drive inbound in Woonsocket just before 6:00 p.m. on Saturday with the rider unresponsive and suffering from head trauma. The victim, 21-year-old Joseph Rossi of North...
Joe's Original turning 30, blanket homicide, 'Widows Cove': Standard Times top stories
As we head into a new week, let's take a look at the news from this past week. Losing the final two games of 2023 fueled the Dartmouth High football team throughout the offseason. A determined Dartmouth team will look to make an even deeper run in the playoffs this year with the return of its top three offensive players from a year ago senior quarterback Jackson Hart, senior running back Ray Gramlich, and wide receiver Markus Andrews. The trio...
Out in the ocean, a sadder whale story unfolds
Hope Cole reports that on a whale-watch cruise to Stellwagen Bank, people spotted a humpback whale in distress - rope from some fishing gear wrapped around its tail. She reports her boat stayed with the whale until another boat could arrive and stay with it to await a disentanglement crew from the Center for Coastal Studies in Provincetown.
Fatal fire, pond drowning, new face at Bristol-Plymouth: Taunton Gazette top stories
As we kick off a new week, let's take a look back at the week that was. These were the most read stories of the week on TauntonGazette.com: Fatal Taunton house fire claims life of occupant of North Walker Street home ...
High school football scheduling taking on a whole new look; what's going on
Holy Trinity. Boston College High. St. John’s Shrewsbury. St. John’s Preparatory. Barnstable. That’s the majority of this season’s football schedule for La Salle. An alum from even five years ago might not believe it. The Rams have charted a 2024 course that’s indicative of a new era in the state. Some traditional matchups are out. The...
‘Rocky Horror Picture Show’ Touring New England With Original Cast Members
That iconic movie that conquered the world is going on tour, this time with three of the original cast members. I know you've heard of the 1975 film Rocky Horry Picture Show. It's the longest-running theatrical release in film history, and is based on the 1973 musical starring Tim Curry, Susan Sarandon, Barry Bostwick, and Meatloaf.
PPAC celebrates Mother’s Day with a FREE Wonders of the Wurlitzer concert: “Mamma! Mamma!”
Celebrate Mother’s Day at the Providence Performing Arts Center (PPAC)’s upcoming Wonders of the Wurlitzer concert, “Mamma! Mamma!” on Wednesday, May 8 at noon. House Organist Peter Edwin Krasinski will play songs by and for Broadway moms, including Les Misérables’ Fantine, Mamma Mia!’s Donna, Gypsy’s Mama Rose, Hairspray’s Edna and many more. Krasinski will also take requests from audience members towards the end of the concert.
Cranston Police investigating a home invasion from Saturday morning
CRANSTON, R.I. (WLNE) — Cranston Police said a home invasion happened early Saturday morning on the west side of the city. The invasion happened at 3 a.m. according to police, and no further information is being given at this time to protect the investigative process. This is an ongoing...
Woman charged with child endangerment after allegedly falling asleep in a drive thru with children in the car in Warren
WARREN, R.I. (WLNE) — A woman was arrested for child endangerment after allegedly falling asleep under the influence at the wheel of a car in a drive-thru with children in the backseat in Warren. On Aug. 14, the Warren Police said they responded to a drive-thru on Metacom Avenue...
Acclaimed Americana artist Sarah Jarosz coming to the United Theatre on Labor Day weekend
For the past 15 years, Sarah Jarosz has been one of the most talented artists within the Americana music realm. The Austin, Texas native has exhibited the ability to transition between the styles of folk, country and bluegrass and she’s currently expanding her creative scope. This is evident in her latest album “Polaroid Lovers”, which came out back in January via Rounder Records. As part of an extensive tour in support of the release, Jarosz and her band are going to be performing at the United Theatre on 5 Canal Street in Westerly on September 1. BB Wisely, which is a trio featuring Bridget Kearney from the Brooklyn based and Boston bred soul-pop act Lake Street Dive, will be opening up the evening at 7:30 p.m.
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