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Mayor Smiley on his plan for struggling Providence schools, a fight over shoreline access heats up in Weekapaug, and more
There’s a growing anticipation as to when the state of Rhode Island will hand over control of Providence schools back to the district. Mayor Brett Smiley says that the city and the district need at least another year. We’ll ask him what he believes needs to happen before that transfer of power. And we hear about one of the state’s most hotly-contested battles over shoreline access – all centered around a tiny patch of coastline in Westerly. Also, an encore of our studio session with Providence hot jazz band Paper Moon, a look back on the week in Rhode Island politics, and a few tips on what to do this week.
RIDOH recommends public avoid ponds in Roger Williams Park, Portsmouth
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) — The Rhode Island Departments of Health and Environmental Management are recommending avoiding contact with three ponds in Roger Williams Park and one in Portsmouth due to blue-green algae blooms. The three ponds in Roger Williams Park are Polo, Elm, and Cunliff Lakes, while Upper Melville...
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.
In concert: L+M anesthetist finds community in dual pursuits
Jul. 6—NEW LONDON — She started taking piano lessons when she was 5 years old and took up the violin, a bit belatedly, at 10. At 13, she was practicing six to eight hours a day. She wanted to be a professional musician. Now 42, Lydia Lee-Villarreal, a certified registered nurse anesthetist, or CRNA, at Lawrence + Memorial Hospital, remembers performing Samuel Barber's plaintive "Adagio for ...
Cannabis entrepreneurs need big-money backers to launch their careers
Jul. 6—A conviction for growing and selling marijuana at age 30 cost Luis Vega his white-collar job, his marriage and living full-time with his two children. It cost him his freedom too. He served a year in prison and eight years of supervised release. Now 39, the Bridgeport resident proudly says aloud: "I've been growing weed since I was 16. I can say that now." Vega owns Nautilus Botanicals, ...
Saturday Racing Card Rained Out At New London-Waterford Speedbowl
With a flooded infield and forecasts for more rain to come later this afternoon and evening, New London-Waterford Speedbowl officials have called off tonight’s racing card at the shoreline oval. A Facebook statement from the track read: “Unfortunately there’s too much water to move, and we are unable to...
Taunton man indicted, set to be arraigned, on new charges after crash that killed Fall River crossing guard
A 29-year-old Taunton man who was arraigned in April in Taunton District Court in relation to a fatal crash on Route 44 in Taunton is being arraigned on new charges in Fall River Superior Court. Ricky Jorge Ponte was previously charged with Negligent Motor Vehicle Homicide while Operating Under the...
Police activity near Dawley Memorial State Park
RICHMOND, R.I. (WLNE) — A large police presence is near Dawley Memorial Park in Richmond. The Hope Valley – Wyoming Fire District said a road closure took place in the area on Route 3, and after it was lifted police are still investigating the area. ABC 6 News...
Blue-Green Algae Blooms Prompt warning at several Rhode Island lakes
Residents are being asked to avoid contact with Polo Lake, Elm Lake, and Cunliff Lake at Roger Williams Park in Providence and with Upper Melville Pond in Portsmouth due to blue-green algae (or cyanobacteria) blooms in the pond, according to the Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) and the Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management (DEM).
Statewide Ban Looming For Multiple Animals In Mass.
The use of wild animals for human entertainment is a polarizing subject to say the least. In February, some legislation moved one step closer to reality where a statewide ban on wild animals in traveling circuses would exist. An Act Relative to the Use of Elephants, Big Cats, Primates, Giraffes,...
Massachusetts and Rhode Island men identified in fatal East Providence kayaking incident
EAST PROVIDENCE, RI – East Providence police and fire department were notified early Friday morning that two adult males did not return home after kayaking late Thursday night. The reporting party told investigators that the two males went kayaking on Omega Pond just off Roger Williams Avenue and had...
Rhode Island man dies from injuries sustained after being intentionally hit by vehicle
A Rhode Island man has died after a reported hit-and-run collision. Crews responded to East School Street in Woonsocket at approximately 11:30 p.m. on Monday after a pedestrian was struck by a vehicle, later determined to be 31-year-old Michael Lefebvre of Woonsocket. An investigation revealed that Lefebvre was intentionally hit...
‘Food Truck Fridays’ At RWP Carousel Village
The weekend is just beginning; why not head over to the Carousel Village in Roger Williams Park for Food Truck Fridays, running now through. September 27th. Food trucks, live music, train and carousel rides (additional cost), and local beer and wine from Trinity Brewhouse (with ID). Attendance is free, tickets...
CCRI’s first “Building Bridges” event set for Newport
The Community College of Rhode Island will launch its first “Building Bridges” event in Newport on July 17, bringing together key industry leaders and employers from Aquidneck Island to discuss the current and future labor market and workforce training needs. The event, titled “Building Bridges: Connecting Education and...
Memorial Town Hall flag in N.S. to fly in honor of late veteran Schnorr
NORTH SMITHFIELD – The North Smithfield Heritage Association and VFW Post 6342 will honor the late David Schnorr during a brief flag ceremony at 10 a.m. on Saturday, July 6, at the Memorial Town Building at 1 Main St. Schnorr was born October 6, 1950, and raised in Slatersville...
Fairhaven’s outdoor cinema screenings begin July 6
BELLINGHAM, WA (MyBellinghamNow.com) – The Fairhaven Association recently announced the lineup for this summer’s outdoor cinema screenings. The season kicks off on the Fairhaven Village Green Saturday, July 6 with the 1985 classic The Goonies, complete with a pre-show set by the Bayou Opossums. The screenings will continue...
36-year-old Massachusetts man killed in fiery crash on Route 195 brought so much joy to those who knew him
A Massachusetts man recently killed in a highway crash is being remembered. According to Trooper Brandon Doherty, at just after 1:15 p.m. Tuesday, Troopers assigned to State Police-Dartmouth responded to reports of a crash involving three vehicles on Route 195 westbound prior to Exit 1 in Seekonk. Upon the arrival...
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