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Thirteen candidates will vie for a seat on Narragansett Council
NARRAGANSETT, R.I. — Narragansett residents will head to the voting booth early this year as 13 candidates have declared in the race for Town Council. Voters will narrow a field that includes three incumbents down to 10 candidates overall on September 10, with the winners advancing to the November 5 general election ballot.
Ask Alison: Reconstruction of Centre of New England Boulevard gets a start date
(WJAR) — In a follow-up to a previous Ask Alison question, Coventry has an update on Centre of New England Boulevard. Several NBC 10 viewers have written in asking about when work will begin. The municipality says it will begin reconstructing the boulevard starting Monday, July 8. The town...
Providence to celebrate Cape Verdean Independence Day
EAST PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) — The country of Cape Verde is celebrating their Independence Day today. July 5, 1975 is when the country officially gained independence from the country of Portugal. Providence will be celebrating the annual Cape Verdean Independence Day Festival on Sunday, July 7 at Roger Williams...
RHODE ISLAND: How Clariho closed out an improbable title
Against all reasonable odds, Chariho (R.I.) High School submitted a season for the books, culminating with a 15-9 win over previously undefeated North Kingstown to win the Rhode Island Division 2 title. “The beginning of this season was very shaky,” Chariho coach Brittney Godbout said. “We initially only had nine...
The cost of living in RI
Good morning, I'm Will Richmond at The Providence Journal and this is the Daily Briefing. Inflation. Shrinkflation. Gas prices. Groceries. We've all watched as prices climb on many products and our bills increase, but just how expensive is it to live in Rhode Island?. I may not need to tell...
Election-related wins and losses from the 2024 legislative session
For seven years, a four-letter mistake has haunted Common Cause Executive Director John Marion. In drafting legislation to require a post-election review verifying accuracy and security of primary and general election results, Marion wrote “statewide” rather than “state.” In doing so, Marion inadvertently let legislative races skirt this audit requirement, which applied to other local, […] The post Election-related wins and losses from the 2024 legislative session appeared first on Rhode Island Current.
Rhode Island needs more foster homes and it needs them now
There are nearly 1,000 children in the Rhode Island foster system today, according to the latest figures from the Department of Children, Youth and Families. However, there are just 828 active foster homes available to them. That means that some of these children are forced to stay in group homes, hospitals, and other institutional settings. […] The post Rhode Island needs more foster homes and it needs them now appeared first on Rhode Island Current.
Cape Cod glamping site offers 88 Airstream trailers
A campsite on the Cape offers tourists a retro way to vacation, featuring mid-century modern-inspired silver-bullet-looking campers that provide a place to sleep in the woods with creature comforts, such as air conditioning and running water. Hilton Head AutoCamp opened in Falmouth off Route 28 and Palmer Avenue near Woodneck...
NBC 10 documentary traced history of 'Our Neighbors the Narragansetts'
In 1997, NBC 10 aired an hour-long documentary, "Our Neighbors the Narragansetts." Produced by Robert Rose and narrated by actor Graham Greene, it traced the history of the Narragansett Indian Tribe from first contact with Europeans in 1524 to the headlines of the time. It's a history that includes brutal...
Avangrid signals federal clearance for two wind projects
A proposed offshore wind installation that could help power Massachusetts and its neighbors cleared another milestone Monday as state officials inch closer to selecting the next round of projects. Avangrid announced it received full federal approval of the construction and operations plan for its New England Wind 1 and 2 projects. Building off the record of decision federal regulators issued in April, Avangrid said the latest step "largely completes the federal, state and local permitting process" for the...
50 years of rock: John Cafferty & the Beaver Brown Band have a new album and a Providence show
It was a love of rock music that kept his band plugging in nightly at beach bars up and down the East Coast for years before their big break, and that same passion still keeps John Cafferty on stage regularly more than 50 years later. The 73-year-old North Providence native...
The Eagles Experience; free family movies: July at Heritage State Park
FALL RIVER — With summer well underway, now's the perfect time to head down to the waterfront to cool off and explore some local history at Heritage State Park. The Visitor Center is located at 100 Davol St., in the Cap. Thomas J. Hudner Jr. Memorial Building. All programs are free and open to...
Zanor column: A look at the state Legion tourney, Duran for MVP and Bruins additions
Just thought I’d empty out my reporter’s notebook while the ponies get ready to move into their summer homes in Saratoga and Del Mar …. It’s the dog days of July, a month where our local American Legion baseball teams would battle for spots and seedings in the state tournament. Unfortunately, every team is already in the tourney.
Artists’ Cooperative Gallery asks ‘What if ...?’ this month
WESTERLY, R.I. — Tucked away off Railroad Avenue in Westerly, there lies a historic train station. What was once a bustling epicenter of travel, now sits relatively quiet. A few people mosey through the building, staring inquisitively at artwork done by various artists. Since 1992, the Artists’ Cooperative Gallery of Westerly (ACGOW) resides in the old station and practices an approach that operates a bit differently than traditional galleries.
Heavy police presence near Richmond as state police investigate overnight incident
Rhode Island State Police and Hopkinton police responded to an incident near the Richmond and Exeter town line. That's where an SUV went off the road following a police chase. As of late Saturday night police have not said officially if the chase was connected to a homicide Friday night.
Rhode Islander Lisa Raye Is Our Underclassmen AOY
- - - If you didn't know who Lisa Raye was before 2024, you found out this spring. The West Warwick sprinter won two national titles as a high school sophomore in June at New Balance Nationals Outdoor, claiming exceptional wind-legal marks of 11.26 and 22.77 seconds across 100 and 200 meters.
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."
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