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Side of the Rhode: Who’s Hot and Who’s Not? - July 5, 2024
Every Friday, GoLocalProv takes a look at who is rising and who is falling in Rhode Island and national politics, business, culture, and sports. We have expanded the list, and we are going to a GoLocal team approach while encouraging readers to suggest nominees for who is "HOT" and who is "NOT."
As officials determine identity of body found in Newport, more details released on how missing swimmer was swept away
As a body is located near where a missing swimmer was last seen, those who knew the young man give some insight into his final moments. According to United States Coast Guard Northeast, on June 23rd at approximately 6:00 p.m., a 20-year-old swimmer went missing near Newport, RI. Dexter Gutierrez...
Gulls fall short in 12-8 loss to SwampBats
On America’s birthday, the Newport Gulls faced the Keene Swamp Bats for the first time this season. Unfortunately, the Gulls got bested by the Swamp Bats in an offensive showdown by the score of 12-8. Kade Shatwell (Oklahoma City University) looked for his second win of the summer in...
Third-Highest Providence Sale Ever Closed by Residential Properties
Residential Properties Ltd. announced this week the sale of 30 Freeman Parkway on Providence’s East Side for $4.72 million. According to State-Wide MLS data, this is the third-highest single-family home sale in Providence ever recorded and the second-highest single-family home sale in Providence year to date. RPL has now listed 19 of the 25 highest single-family home sales in Providence so far this year.
Washington Trust awards $20,000 to West Elmwood Housing Development Corp.
Providence, RI Washington Trust today announced the Washington Trust Charitable Foundation has awarded $20,000 to West Elmwood Housing Development Corp. to support the Match Savings Incentive Program (MSIP) and the Get Your House In Order Program (GYHIOP). The MSIP is designed to assist individuals with low-to-moderate income on their path...
A Special Sister Act: Lisa and Xenia Raye add more gold at New Englands, New Balance Nationals
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WPRI) – West Warwick’s Lisa and Xenia Raye helped West Warwick win its third-straight state track title this past season with five individual gold medals and the sisters added three more golds at New Englands. Most recently, Lisa made her mark on the biggest stage. The sophomore won the 100 and 200 at […]
WaterFire draws crowds to Providence for Fourth of July celebration
People from all over New England flocked to Providence for a less conventional display of fire on Fourth of July, WaterFire. “It’s beautiful, it’s absolutely beautiful,” said Raymond Beausejour, who was wearing his best Uncle Sam attire. “Whenever they have it in the summer I come down, I just love it it’s like a communal camp fire.”
Your pet could be on a beer label — and it’ll help a Cape Cod animal shelter
Pet parents, have you ever wanted to drink beer that had a label with your furry friend’s face on it?. The Carrie A. Seaman Animal Shelter (CASAS), a no-kill shelter located on Cape Cod, has announced its third annual pet label contest, where owners can submit photos of their pets for a chance to win a cash prize in addition to their pets gracing the label of a special edition brew from Provincetown Brewing Company.
North Kingstown police remain vigilant for impaired drivers Fourth of July weekend
The Fourth of July has passed, but the holiday weekend is just getting started which means law enforcement are prepared to be on high alert. "It’s good people making bad decisions," said Lt. Don Barrington with North Kingstown Police Department. Lt. Barrington said when it comes to driving under...
Potential shipwreck surfaces at Charlestown Breachway
People celebrating the Fourth of July at Charlestown Breachway may have noticed something eye catching washed up on the shores. “My guess, it’s probably around the same maybe 300 years old,” said Sandra Karasuk Puchalski who lives in Charlestown. “More and more shipwrecks are being mapped around Rhode Island.”
New Bedford Kid Artist Starts His Own Business (But Didn’t Tell Mom)
NEW BEDFORD (WBSM) — Anyone who thinks the younger generation isn’t motivated to become successful has never met 10-year-old Kelven DosSantos of New Bedford. A recent Facebook post spotlighted a boy who was going door to door on his bicycle, asking neighbors if they’d like to buy some of his hand-drawn artwork.
Healey says Biden should ‘carefully evaluate’ his odds of beating Trump; Moulton latest to urge him to step aside
President Biden is under increasing pressure from notable Democrats to step down and let a younger candidate run. As President Biden attempts to right the ship of his reelection campaign after a disastrous debate performance last week, pressure is mounting from some prominent Massachusetts politicians for him to step aside.
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