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'President Raimondo'; illegal seawall; US Senior Open: Top stories this week
Here are some of The Providence Journal's most-read stories for the week of June 30, supported by your subscriptions. Gaston Malloy grew up poor in a segregated town in North Carolina and couldn't afford a trumpet when he joined his school band, forcing him to borrow a taped-together trombone instead. When he later became a musician and a band director in East Providence, he began refurbishing secondhand instruments and providing them free to any students who needed them. Thirty years later, he's still an unsung hero in putting music in reach of everyone, regardless of family income. Read his inspiring story.
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...
Lukas Nelson Impresses Fans by Stepping in for Father Willie at Outlaw Music Festival
Lukas Nelson has been the talk of the town after stepping in for his father, Willie Nelson, during the Outlaw Music Festival. Willie, following doctor’s orders, has taken a step back from performing, leading Lukas to fill those big boots at various stops. On July 2 in Massachusetts, Lukas...
'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,...
Rhode Island State Police investigating crash off Route 3 in Richmond
RICHMOND, R.I. (WLNE) — Rhode Island State Police and the Medical Examiners Office investigated a crash off of Route 3 in Richmond on Saturday. Detectives spent hours gathering evidence at a scene in the woods near the Exeter-Richmond line. Witnesses told ABC 6 News crews on-scene that police flocked...
Rhode Island Canoe and Kayak Association shares safety tips amid recent deaths
A local association is sharing safety tips following a double kayaking tragedy in East Providence on the 4th of July. President of the Rhode Island Canoe and Kayak Association, Erick Eckilson, said it's always best to go out on the water in groups. "We always encourage people not to paddle...
On Deck Around Cranston-Kent RI
Here are a few picks from around the area. We have lots more on the calendar for you!. For more events, please visit our events calendars below. ⭐Events are added as they come in! Check back often ⭐. Helpful Summer Guides and Articles. On Going Events. Various locations in Rhode...
Shake Shack drive-thru menu revealed
WARWICK, R.I. (WJAR) — Shake Shacks are not new to Rhode Island, with locations on Thayer Street in Providence and the Garden City Center in Cranston. But what's new to the Ocean State – and most of the country – is the Shake Shack drive-thru. Shake Shack...
Will Dickson Fires Final Round 65 to Finish 3rd at Providence Open
Rhode Island’s Will Dickson fired a final round 65 (7-under) on Friday at Triggs Memorial Golf Course to finish in a tie for third at the Providence Open. Dickson finished the tournament at eight under for the tournament, one shot out of a playoff. “I felt like I left...
Fire engine hit by tractor-trailer truck on I-495
A Mansfield fire engine was struck by a tractor-trailer truck while responding to a separate crash on Interstate 495 Sunday morning. Engine 33 was parked on the southbound side of I-495 near exit 27 in Norton when it was hit at about 4:30 a.m. The fire engine sustained significant damage...
Niantic Lions Arts & Crafts Show an annual tradition
Jul. 6—EAST LYME — Sue and Charlie Wyand of East Lyme visit the Niantic Lions Arts and Crafts Show every year to buy presents and items for the house, and also meet friends, family and neighbors. "If you want something handcrafted to give people for gifts or at Christmastime, this is a great place to find things," said Sue, who on Saturday bought items, including blueberry soap, handmade ...
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