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Fall River and Somerset residents come home with hardware after representing the USA at World Ball Hockey Championship in Slovakia
Some local residents took home some hardware after representing the United States against the world this week in sport. Drake Manning Almeida (Somerset), Evan Barbosa (Swansea), Coach Tony Carreiro (Fall River) and Coach Eddie Costa (Fall River) represented the USA in the Under 18 Boys Junior ISBHF World Ball Hockey Championship in Zilina, Slovakia.
Top stories: South Coast Rail weekend service; Correia claims 'extortion' by lawyer
As we kick off a new week, let's take a look back at the week that was. The Herald News' All-Scholastic picks for: high school boys' volleyball, high school boys and girls lacrosse, high school girls tennis, and high school boys tennis. The Tiverton School Committee voted on a balanced...
Providence's 49th Annual Cape Verdean Independence Festival held Sunday
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WJAR) — According to the Rhode Island Cape Verdean Heritage organization, their annual festival is the oldest celebration of Cape Verdean Independence in the United States. Featuring traditional music, dance and food, along with cultural, health/wellness and educational tents, the event attracted hundreds to the area surrounding...
Boston Braces for Sweltering Week Ahead with Possible Showers and Thunderstorms
The forecast for Boston points towards a hot and sticky continuation, with the National Weather Service reporting "partly sunny" skies today and a high approaching 87 degrees; calm winds from the southwest will become a gentle breeze in the morning. As the sun sets, the skies will remain "partly cloudy" and temperatures are predicted to dip to a comfortable 71 degrees, while the west wind maintains a leisurely pace between 3 to 6 mph, according to the NWS forecast.
Woonsocket man dies after being run over on July 1; warrant issued for alleged killer
PROVIDENCE − A 31-year-old Woonsocket man, allegedly run over by a man during a dispute on July 1, died at the Rhode Island Hospital on Saturday. Michael Lefebvre, 31, of Woonsocket, was hit by a vehicle allegedly driven by Andrew Martin, 37, of Woonsocket, who then fled the scene.
Sizzling summer heat returns to the region
Summer's at full throttle today with high humidity and temperatures surging towards 90 degrees away from the coast. The marine layer has eroded through this morning, with any lingering fog situated off the south coast. Heat index values this afternoon will be flirting with heat advisory criteria, likely reaching the mid 90s north and west of I-95.
Bryant Basketball: In-depth look at star senior wing Earl Timberlake
Fourth of July is over and summer workouts have started for most of the teams in the country. That means that the season is getting closer. It has been an eventful offseason, especially with the sheer amount of players in the transfer portal and the ever changing NIL view. It was honestly hard to follow all of the moves that occurred. Now that the rosters are set its time to bring back the mid major player spotlight articles.
RIPTA SERVICE CALL CENTER HOURS
Call Center Will Now Be Open on Weekends Starting Saturday, July 6, 2024. Providence, Rhode Island… The Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) is pleased to announce the expansion of its Customer Service Call Center hours. Beginning Saturday, July 6, 2024, the Call Center will now be open on weekends to better serve its passengers. The new hours of operation will be Monday through Friday from 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM, and Saturday and Sunday from 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM and 1PM to 4PM.
NBA's Summer League will have lots of Rhode Island connections
Games are obviously in short supply when July rolls around, but the business of college basketball remains alive and well throughout the year. NBA Summer League invitations, offseason team trips, coaching changes and transfers are still ongoing. It’s been three months since the Final Four and it’s still four months until opening night in November but that matters little. ...
Massachusetts woman killed in crash on Route 495 remembered as gift doll maker and crafter
A woman who was killed in a fatal highway crash on Saturday is being remembered. According to Massachusetts State Police, at just after 3:15 p.m., State Troopers assigned to the Middleborough Barracks responded to a single-vehicle crash on Route 495 southbound in Bridgewater that resulted in the death of passenger in the vehicle.
The Day's All-Area Boys' Golf Player of the Year: East Lyme's Tyler Moore
Jul. 7—A chance meeting gave Rudy Bagos his first introduction to his future No. 1 player on the East Lyme High School golf team. Bagos, the high school golf coach and a teacher at East Lyme, ran into Tyler Moore's father outside the school one day. "It's funny, I met his dad walking into school one day," Bagos said. "He thought I was another teacher. We started talking. When he found out I ...
Heat advisory for 4 Massachusetts counties for Monday and Tuesday
A heat advisory was issued by the National Weather Service on Sunday at 3:39 p.m. valid from Monday noon until Tuesday 8 p.m. for Southern Worcester as well as Middlesex, Norfolk, Bristol and Plymouth counties. The weather service states, "Heat index values up to 97 degrees expected." "Hot temperatures and...
Last Day of the Niantic Lions Annual Arts & Crafts Show
When you think of 4th of July traditions, it’s picnics, parades, food, and the Niantic Lions Annual Arts and Craft Show, where New England’s finest artists and crafters display their creations. There is also a Food Court featuring a variety of food trucks serving delectable summer delights. New...
Swansea spot to serve food all while giving artists and crafters a platform
A unique eatery is coming to the Fall River area. One Horse Pizzeria & Saloon at 1635 G.A.R. Highway (Route 6) in Swansea closed just over a year ago and an establishment will now be taking its place. The Jitterbug Cafe will soon be opening at the location, according to...
Man hospitalized after being thrown from his scooter in Plainfield
PLAINFIELD, Conn. (WTNH) — A man was taken to the hospital after being thrown from his scooter this morning in Plainfield. The Plainfield Police Department says that around 5:18 a.m., a 32-year-old man was traveling North on Norwich Rd. on his 2006 Geely Scooter. The investigation determined the operator went off the roadway and hit […]
'He can't survive': Analyzing political impact of Karen Read's mistrial
NEEDHAM, Mass. — Two political analysts believe that the embarrassing details that emerged during the prosecution of Karen Read, whichended in a mistrial last week, will eventually contribute to the retirement of a long-time Massachusetts district attorney. A jury failed to reach a unanimous verdict in Read's high-profile trial,...
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