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Men’s Soccer Blanks Quinnipiac, 2-0, In Season Opener
PROVIDENCE, R.I.- The Providence College men's soccer team defeated the Quinnipiac Bobcats, 2-0, in the 2024 season-opener on Thursday, Aug. 22, on Chapey Field at Anderson Stadium in Providence, R.I. Graduate student Pepe Lora (Madrid, Spain) made his Friar debut and both goals of the game. Graduate goalkeeper Lukas Burns (Cinnnaminson, N.J.) recorded his 17th career shutout.
Invasive 'crazy worms' have landed in RI. Why they're such a serious environmental threat.
PROVIDENCE – They grow twice as fast as other earthworms, can get up to half a foot long and pose a threat to native plants by devouring the top layer of organic matter in the soil that’s full of vital nutrients. Rhode Island gardeners have been on the lookout for invasive jumping worms for...
Rhode Island man held without bail after 1 kilo of cocaine, 128 grams of heroin, 2 guns, magazine, cash, seized
EAST PROVIDENCE, RI – East Providence police have charged 44-year-old city resident Karl Vazquez Ayala with numerous firearms and narcotics charges following a multi- jurisdictional investigation. The case involved investigators from the United States Postal Inspection Service, Rhode State Police High-Intensity Drug Trafficking Area Task Force, Pawtucket Police Department, and the East Providence Police Department’s Special Investigations Unit.
Crusaders fall to Friars 2-1
PROVIDENCE, R.I. – The Holy Cross women's soccer team continued on the road with a 2-1 loss to the Friars on Thursday afternoon.IN GOAL: Holy Cross: Julia Walsh (L, 0-2), 3 saves Providence: Emma Bodmer (W, 2-0), 1 save HOW IT HAPPENED: A solo Sydney Baldwin goal at 7:47 in the first half gave the Crusaders an early advantage. The Friars scored two goals within 10 minutes, midway through the first 45 to claim the 2-1 lead. The Friars led the Crusaders 7-2 in shots and both teams had one corner a piece through 45 minutes. Neither team scored in...
Women’s Soccer Defeats Holy Cross, 2-1
PROVIDENCE, R.I.- The Providence College women's soccer team defeated the Holy Cross Crusaders, 2-1, on Thursday, August 22 on Chapey Field at Anderson Stadium in Providence, R.I. The Friars are now 2-0-0 in regular season play. SCORE. Providence 2 | Holy Cross 1. RECORDS. Providence 2-0-0 | Holy Cross 0-3-0.
Chorus of East Providence Open Sing Rehearsals
The Chorus of East Providence will hold open sing sessions on September 3, 10 and 17, 2024, 7 p.m. at St. Martha’s Church, 2595 Pawtucket Ave., East Providence. By attending one or all three sessions, potential members can decide whether this chorus is a good fit for them before making a commitment to join. All singers are welcome, those with experience, those who only sing in the privacy of their cars, as well as those who think they cannot sing. No auditions are required to join.
The Place shuts its doors after 27 years
NORTH KINGSTOWN, R.I. (WLNE) — On Friday a local pizza place in North Kingstown shut its doors after 27 years of serving the community. The Place announced on Facebook that they were forced to shut down due to an expiring lease, landlord issues, and health issues. In the announcement,...
Bally’s Employees Soak Executives in Annual Fundraisers
The Bally’s Rhode Island properties and its employees donated approximately $6,192 in a pursuit to “dunk their boss” as part of the ALS CEO Soak Challenge on July 15-16. Inspired by the Ice Bucket Challenge, the CEO Soak has grown to become a corporate engagement opportunity for the ALS Association across the United States. ALS, which stands for amyotrophic lateral sclerosis and is also known as Lou Gehrig’s disease, is a fatal progressive nervous system disease. The CEO Soak engages business and community leaders while raising critical funds and awareness for the ALS Association’s mission. Regional Vice President and General Manager of Bally’s Tiverton and Lincoln Tony Rohrer braved 90-plus-degree temperatures in a full suit and tie to do his part to support this great cause, the company said in a news release, as employees took their best shots to hit the dunk trigger. All proceeds benefited local ALS care service programs via ALS United Rhode Island.
Rhode Island treasurer to host info sessions on changes to state workers’ pensions
A series of town hall events to educate Rhode Island state workers about changes to the pension system starts Monday. Hosted by the office of Rhode Island General Treasurer James Diossa, the five public meetings arrive in the wake of modifications made to the state’s pension system following the 2024 legislative session — the most […]
Two More MA National Drug Stores Have Closed their Doors, Permanently!
A new court filing this week announces the number of Rite Aid locations have dwindled as 77 stores have become casualties while the drug chain continues downsizing amid a bankruptcy that was recently filed by the national pharmacy chain. Hundreds of Rite Aid locations have closed since an initial announcement...
About South County: Local police departments deserve recognition for CIT efforts
When families or individuals are in crisis and facing complex mental health issues, suicide threats, domestic violence incidents, drunk or disorderly behaviors, first responders with special training may often be the only ones who can help. In 2020, five South County police departments — the first in Rhode Island to...
Premium Infant Formula Pulled From Stores Like CVS In 12 States—Parents, Take Note
On August 8, 2024, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced a voluntary recall of a specific batch of baby formula sold at H-E-B and CVS stores across multiple states. The recall affects three lots within one batch, totaling 16,500 cans ...
Nexamp, TurningPoint Energy Complete 9.4 MW Rhode Island Solar Farm
Nexamp and TurningPoint Energy (TPE) have completed a 9.4 MW solar farm in Warren, R.I., which includes two co-located solar arrays made up of 17,000 modules. The project repurposes acreage previously developed as a golf course. TPE developed the project, and Nexamp built, owns and operates it. Construction began in...
EG Real Estate: 7 New Listings
Data is compiled via Statewide MLS as of Friday morning, 8/23/24, and represents 1 week of transactions. Properties are in East Greenwich unless notated by an * indicating the Warwick section of 02818. All information may be subject to change. There are 7 new listings, 9 sold properties, and 14 open houses currently scheduled for this weekend.
Local program leads the charge in back-to-school support
NORTH KINGSTOWN — As the summer winds down and the school year approaches, North Kingstown’s Office of Family Learning (OFL) is making sure that students and families are prepared for the challenges ahead. Under the guidance of Out-of-School-Time Coordinator Maya-Jane Lima, the upcoming “Back to School One Stop...
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