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Tired of the heat? Here's what the Old Farmer's Almanac predicts for 2024 fall RI weather
The brutal summer temperatures will soon subside to make way for a cool fall in Rhode Island, the Old Farmer's Almanac predicts. In its fall forecast, the Old Farmer's Almanac is projecting a mix of average and below average temperatures throughout New England. ...
Abandoned foxhounds available for adoption in Exeter
EXETER, R.I. — Exeter Animal Shelter has four dogs ready to leave the shelter and head into a loving home. Animal Control Officer Deana Dolan said their last owner abandoned them in a wooded area of Exeter on a cold day back in December. Dolan does not know how...
Westerly man pays for stranger's haircut during difficult time
WESTERLY, R.I. (WJAR) — An act of kindness at a Westerly barbershop has left a lasting impression on a customer. Since 2002, 'Rios Barbershop' has had a home in the Granite Street Shopping Centre. Owner Carlos Rios, has been cutting hair since 1996. “We do fades, flat tops, regular...
R.I. Ethics Commission chairperson steps down, creating second vacancy on panel
After nearly a decade as a state’s ethics watchdog, Rhode Island Ethics Commission Chairperson Marisa Quinn is stepping down from her post. Quinn announced her decision at the start of the panel’s monthly meeting Tuesday morning. Her last day is Wednesday. Quinn told Rhode Island Current afterward that her decision to leave was in order […] The post R.I. Ethics Commission chairperson steps down, creating second vacancy on panel appeared first on Rhode Island Current.
University Orthopedics sports medicine center adds Dr. Stephen Marcaccio
The Sports Medicine Center at University Orthopedics, based in East Providence, R.I., added Stephen Marcaccio, MD, to its staff. Dr. Marcaccio is trained in both orthopedic trauma and sports medicine, specializing in the treatment of the shoulder, hip and knee, according to a July 23 news release shared with Becker's.
East Haven police ask public’s help identifying suspect in bank robbery
EAST HAVEN, Conn. (WTNH) — East Haven police are seeking the public’s help identifying a suspect accused of robbing a Citizens Bank Tuesday morning. Police said the suspect entered the bank at 263 Hemingway Ave. around 10:34 a.m. Inside, he handed a note to the teller implying he had a weapon. He obtained an undisclosed […]
Mohegan Sun Wins National Awards For Dining and Entertainment
It really surprises me when I meet someone from Connecticut that has never been to Mohegan Sun or Foxwoods. I understand that some still have the notion that these incredible destinations are nothing but beautifully designed slot machines that vacuum all of your spending money away, but they're so much more than just casinos.
'I’ve always dreamed about winning': First-time champion crowned at Norwich Invitational
NORWICH - A few seconds after clinching the 98th Norwich Invitational golf championship on the 17th hole, Christian Jensen hugged his parents in an emotional embrace you would see when a PGA golfer wins the Masters or U.S. Open for the first time. For Jensen, winning his first Norwich Invite championship was tantamount to winning a major. ...
'Everybody works together': Lifeguard skills put to the test in surprise audit at Manchester pools
MANCHESTER, Conn — A hot summer has kept a busy pace for the 60 lifeguards working at the five public swimming areas in Manchester. In addition to their usual job of looking over the pools in town, the lifeguards are put to the test. Every summer, the recreation department in Manchester collaborates with the fire department, the police department and the Ambulance Service of Manchester to put on “Live Audits” for the town lifeguards. Essentially, they hold surprise scenarios that test a lifeguard's skill.
Police investigating after dog jumped or was thrown from moving vehicle in Avon
A dog suffered serious injuries after either jumping or being thrown from a moving vehicle in Avon on Tuesday afternoon. Avon animal control officials said the dog was thrown from a vehicle on Route 44 in the area of Petco and Puerto Vallarta at approximately 4 p.m. Tuesday, but police said Wednesday that they believe the dog either jumped or was thrown from a blue SUV.
All Things Killingworth Town Picnic October 5th
(July 23, 2024) — The community is invited to the All Things Killingworth Town Picnic, which will take place on October 5, 2024 with the first band starting at 2:00 p.m. at Deer Lake in Killingworth. This event promises a full day of fun, food and festivities for all ages, designed to bring together the residents of Killingworth in a celebration of community spirit.
DEM Announces Precautionary Closure of Prudence Island Shellfishing Area July 27 through August 3 ahead of Aquapalooza
PROVIDENCE, RI – The Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management (DEM) is announcing that due to the increased risk of accidental or illicit discharges of sewage from hundreds of boats gathering off Prudence Island that is expected this weekend, DEM is once again preemptively closing 700 acres of shellfish grounds on the north end of the island. The precautionary closure is from sunrise on July 27 until sunrise on August 3 and extends from the shoreline and all waters south and west of a line from Providence Point to the northwest extension of Warner Avenue on Prudence Island.
¡ALGUIEN MÁS! Bilingual George Bernard Shaw adaptation tours
Rhode Island Latino Arts (RILA), in association with Trinity Repertory Company, announces ¡Alguien Más! the latest production by its bilingual theater program Teatro en El Verano (Theater in the Summer). ¡Alguien Más! is a modern, bilingual Spanish-English retelling of You Never Can Tell by George Bernard Shaw. Contemporary audiences may know Shaw from his play Pygmalion, which was later adapted into the musical My Fair Lady.
Property sales in Burrillville between July 11 & July 17
The following is a list of property sales recorded in the Burrillville Town Clerk’s office between Thursday, July 11 and Wednesday, July 17. Seller: Colleen Conley (quit claim) Buyer: Town of Burrillville. Price: $10,000. 234 Harrisville Main St. Seller: Grover Leighton III. Buyer: Lauren & Victor Soares. Price: $292,500.
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