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WaterFire seeks more financial support to keep popular attraction going for years to come
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WJAR) — WaterFire crews come together to light up the river through downtown Providence every year. But finances have looked dim lately, endangering the popular state attraction. WaterFire Providence co-CEO Peter Mello said financial struggles have gotten worse over the years. "We try to make this magic...
Pawtucket's Slater Park Carousel celebrates over 100 years of history
PAWTUCKET, R.I. (WJAR) — Proudly placed right off the road in Pawtucket, is a sign that signals the Slater Park Carousel. “It’s one of a kind. It’s special, it’s special to everybody," said one resident. For more than 100 years, the 52-piece prized possession has been...
Women's Swimming & Diving Earns Team Scholar All-American, Nine Receive Individual Honors
PROVIDENCE, R.I. – Brown women's swimming and diving had nine student-athletes named Second Team Scholar All-American by the College Swimming & Diving Coaches Association of America (CSCAA) earlier this week. Last week, the Bears received Spring Scholar All-America honors for their team accolades in the classroom. Below is the...
Eight junkyard cars engulfed in flames in Foster
Several junkyard cars were in flames Thursday night in Foster. Police said crews received reports of a fire with smoke behind Foster Auto Parts. Crews on scene found approximately eight cars fully engulfed in flames on the property. All eight vehicles were extinguished. It is unclear what may have caused...
Herd of ‘elephants’ parade around Newport
NEWPORT, R.I. (WLNE) — The Preservation Society of Newport County said that a herd of life-sized elephant sculptures will be on display around the city to raise money for worldwide conservation efforts. The sculptures are part of the Great Elephant Migration, an outdoor art exhibition created by The Coexistence...
At Bristol’s Fourth of July parade, camaraderie, patriotism keep bringing people together
BRISTOL – This town's historic Fourth of July parade is a spectacle of color and sound. Green sequined hats flash in the sunlight and red, white and blue flags wave in the air. Meanwhile, muskets boom, fifes whistle their shrilly melodies and drums beat rhythmically along. “It’s electrifying,” said Jillian Gesualdi, artistic director of East End Theatre & Performing Arts, in East Providence, as she, along with some 40 students and family members, waited to get in...
Rare copies of Declaration of Independence displayed in Providence
Official copies of the Declaration of Independence were on display in Providence Thursday. The copies were available for viewing at the archives on Broad Street. Visitors saw all three copies of the historic document. The state's printings are from 1776, 1777 and 1823. The copies are worth millions of dollars,...
UConn Avery Point sees growing need for housing
Jul. 5—GROTON — Evan Childs, the student body president at the University of Connecticut Avery Point, has many friends commuting to the regional campus from far away who could benefit from the school's plan to explore housing options on campus. One friend finds it less expensive to drive an hour and a half to campus than to try to get an apartment in the area, Childs said. The students are ...
Norwich Arts Center celebrates gallery reopening after renovations
Jul. 5—NORWICH — The Norwich Arts Council on Friday morning cut a big, red ribbon to reopen the main floor art gallery even as upgrades to the historic building remain ongoing. Critical structural repairs and extensive interior work to 60-64 Broadway, funded by a $500,000 state grant, included pouring concrete to shore up the sagging foundation, ripping up rotted floors, repointing brickwork, ...
Bristol County convenience store sells ticket that hit Megabucks jackpot prize
A Bristol County convenience store sold a winning ticket worth nearly 3/4 of a million dollars recently. Coogan Smith 2024 Clients’ Trust One has claimed the $710,000 jackpot prize that was at stake in the Massachusetts State Lottery’s Megabucks drawing that took place Wednesday, May 22, 2024. The...
The Day's All-Area Boys' Lacrosse Player of the Year: East Lyme's Drew Sager
Jul. 5—It is getting more difficult in a self-indulgent society to preach the concept of "team." Or perhaps better stated: Preaching is one thing, but getting your players to absorb it is quite another. And then there is Drew Sager, for whom "team" is done from habit, not reaction. "Drew has set a standard here," East Lyme coach Gary Wight said, "and knowing Drew, he would gracefully expect ...
Preston VFW prepares to reopen with help from friends
Jul. 5—PRESTON — With help that ranged from national celebrities to U.S. Naval Submarine School students to local residents and construction workers, the Preston VFW will soon reopen after it was gutted by fire almost two years ago. The lower-level bar is expected to reopen for members this week after a first-phase renovation costing about $600,000, with a grand opening celebration slated for ...
Enter to Win Tickets to See Chicago and Earth, Wind & Fire at Xfinity Center in Mansfield
Two legendary music groups are coming to the Xfinity Center and we've got your chance to enter to win a pair of tickets. Chicago and Earth, Wind & Fire are teaming up for the Heart & Soul Tour 2024 on Saturday, July 27 at the Xfinity Center in Mansfield. Tickets are still available at LiveNation.com but we have your chance to enter to win a pair.
Boston sports legend visits popular Tiverton eatery featured by famous foodie
A famous Boston sports star visited a popular Tiverton eatery this week. Evelyn’s Drive In at 2335 Main Road took to social media to announce that Bruins captain Brad Marchand paid a visit. “We were STOKED to have the absolute legend @bmarch63 Brad Marchand, captain of the @nhlbruins crash...
Man, 21, critically injured in Brockton shooting outside Westgate Mall
BROCKTON — A 21-year-old man was critically injured in a shooting outside the Westgate Mall on the night of the Fourth of July, police said. Officers responded to a report of a shooting in an outer perimeter parking area of the Westgate Mall at about 11:56 p.m. on Thursday, Brockton police spokesperson Darren Duarte said.
Rhode Island man died after firework set off on his head, police say
A recent autopsy report following the Mother’s Day incident shows the man died of a “blast injury.”. A 39-year-old man was killed on May 12 when a mortar-style firework was placed on his head and set off, according to police in Westerly, Rhode Island. A recent autopsy report...
New Bedford Police Investigating Overnight Shooting, Stabbing Incidents
NEW BEDFORD (WBSM) — New Bedford Police are investigating a number of incidents of violent crime that have occurred in the city in recent days. According to New Bedford Police, an adult male shooting victim arrived at St. Luke’s Hospital just after midnight this morning. “Emergency treatment began...
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