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Grocery chain is closing 32 ‘underperforming’ stores
Stop & Shop announced it is closing 32 underperforming stores in the Northeast as part of efforts to improve its financial future. “Stop & Shop has evaluated its overall store portfolio and made the difficult decision to close underperforming stores to create a healthy base for the future growth of our brand,” the chain’s president Gordon Reid said in a news release on July 12.
Rhode Island State Police troopers are an elite few. Can they also be diverse?
Capt. Kenneth D. Jones might be wearing a blue uniform instead of the black and red of the Rhode Island State Police if he hadn’t seen a trooper doing his job. At the time, Jones had been thinking about joining the Massachusetts State Police after leaving the Marine Corps. On his way home from a […] The post Rhode Island State Police troopers are an elite few. Can they also be diverse? appeared first on Rhode Island Current.
Dartmouth Woman Killed and One Injured in Fall River Crash
FALL RIVER (WBSM) — The Bristol County District Attorney’s office has identified the victims involved in the Fall River crash that killed a woman on Wednesday. Jean Revil, 67, of Dartmouth, was killed after she was struck by a box truck on Joseph Drive. A 64-year-old man from Bristol, Rhode Island was also hospitalized.
Hellenic Fest to the Newport Dance Festival: Check out 5 weekend Newport County events
Summer is in full swing and there is plenty happening across Newport County to keep is busy. On top of events such as the Infosys Hall of Fame Open at the International Tennis Hall of Fame taking place all week and the Newport Classical Music Festival happening throughout July, and of course free summer concerts happening all week long through the summer, there are events happening this week offering everything celebrating Greece to live dance and even a chance to relax.
Rhode Island Updates DUI Legislation for the First Time in Years
The Rhode Island General Assembly has passed a new DUI law that will strengthen penalties for those who drink and drive. Attorney General Neronha, Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD RI), and state leaders have joined forces to pass public safety legislation in hopes that it will better combat drunk driving.
Yuna Yang: Protecting Rhode Island’s water resources through advocacy and education
From supporting environmental legislation to educating community members about sustainability, the rising Brown sophomore is taking a deep dive into local environmental advocacy this summer. PROVIDENCE, R.I. [Brown University] — What do analyzing environmental laws, producing educational videos and engaging with community members at local events have in common?
Two Rhode Island men sentenced to prison after 16 kilos of fentanyl, 2 ghost guns, $20,000 seized
Attorney General Peter Neronha announced that a pair of Providence men have been sentenced in Providence County Superior Court to serve a combined 41 years at the Adult Correctional Institutions for trafficking 16 kilograms of fentanyl and possessing two ghost guns. At a hearing on July 11, 2024, Superior Court...
Aetna Bridge Co. $45.8 million bid wins contract to demolish Washington Bridge
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) — The state of Rhode Island is expected to finalize the contract to demolish the Washington Bridge tomorrow. Aetna Bridge Co. won the bid to demolish the bridge at $45.8 million. “We’re pleased that we have somebody to tear down the bridge,” said Governor Dan McKee....
Rhode Island Hospice Operator Agrees to Pay $19M to Resolve False Claims Allegations
Gentiva, successor to Kindred at Home, has agreed to pay $19.428 million to resolve allegations that Kindred at Home and related entities (“Kindred”) knowingly submitted false claims and knowingly retained overpayments for hospice services provided to patients who were ineligible to receive hospice benefits under various federal health care programs, announced United States Attorney Zachary A. Cunha.
The current heat advisory will expire at 8 p.m.
The advisory was for Northern Worcester and Southern Worcester as well as Franklin, Middlesex, Essex, Hampshire, Hampden, Norfolk, Suffolk, Bristol and Plymouth counties. "Heat index values expected to be in the 70s by 10 p.m.," states the National Weather Service. Weather service Heat wave safety tips: Stay safe with these...
Troopers make multiple arrests for DUI, drug possession in Pawtucket
PAWTUCKET — State troopers conducted a series of arrests for drug possession and driving under the influence in the city, with four individuals facing charges following traffic stops on July 16 and 17. On Tuesday at 1:33 p.m., Duarte M. Cabral, 53, of East Providence, was arrested for possession...
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