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Taylor Swift in RI; Atlantic Mills sale; rebuilding Republicans: Top stories this week
Here are some of The Providence Journal's most-read stories for the week of Aug. 25, supported by your subscriptions. When a group of East Providence residents won a lengthy court fight to save Crescent Park's century-old Looff carousel from demolition in the 1970s, their victory had a side benefit: an expansion of green space at the...
Late Night Cannabis Drive-Thru Now Available in Rhode Island
Your late-night cannabis fix has arrived in Rhode Island. Mother Earth Wellness in Pawtucket has extended its drive-thru hours, making it the first dispensary in New England to offer late-night hours. Mother Earth Wellness in Pawtucket. Mother Earth first opened on Esten Ave in 2022 and has continued to be...
The Saylesville Massacre plays major role in Rhode Island’s labor history
LINCOLN – The Saylesville Massacre and the Battle of the Graveyard, which occurred in Lincoln and into Central Falls in September 1934, played a significant role in the General Textile Strikes and in the state’s history. Lincoln resident and labor historian Patrick Crowley emphasizes the importance of accurately...
RIDOH, DEM advise against contact with multiple state ponds
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) — The Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) and the Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management (DEM) are advising against contact with both Warwick Pond in Warwick and Wenscott Reservoir in Providence, as well as Larkin Pond at Camp Hoffman in South Kingstown. The advisory is...
Rhode Island's last surviving Tuskegee Airman Sgt. Victor Butler dies at 102
One of the last surviving Tuskegee Airmen has died. NBC 10 previously spoke with Sgt. Victor Butler when he turned 100 two years ago. The retired sergeant asked for birthday cards for his 100th birthday. Butler received tens of thousands of birthday cards, gifts and messages before and after his...
A little more than 1% of Rhode Island voters have cast early ballots ahead of September primaries
It’s been nine days since Rhode Island voters could begin voting ahead of the Sept. 10 primary elections, but few have actually done so. As of 4:30 p.m. Friday, the Rhode Island Secretary of State’s office reported 11,647 ballots cast either by mail or early, in-person. That represents 1.5% of the state’s 720,626 eligible voters. The […]
State deems Newton ‘high risk’ for West Nile after cases found in nearby counties
The Massachusetts Department of Public Health has raised Newton’s risk rating to “high” after the deadly mosquito-borne illness was found in patients in two nearby counties. There have been four cases of West Nile virus reported in Massachusetts this summer. Earlier this week, two new cases were...
Orsted to expand R.I. HQ, double local workforce
The Danish company developing Rhode Island’s first commercial, offshore wind project is expanding its footprint in the Ocean State. Orsted U.S. on Thursday announced plans to open a new engineering, procurement and construction hub in Rhode Island, centered in a new headquarters up the street from its existing, downtown Providence office. The company also plans […]
R.I. Life Science Hub vets bids from three firms for dedicated state wet lab incubator
PROVIDENCE — Creating space for startup companies to research and test drugs, chemicals and other biological material was a key reason why lawmakers and industry leaders wanted a dedicated Rhode Island life science agency. More than a year after its creation, the Rhode Island Life Science Hub is nearly...
Include injury and suicide prevention on new Washington Bridge, all RIDOT plans
As is well documented in the media and in legislative testimony, The Samaritans of Rhode Island has been a leader in advocating for the installation of permanent suicide prevention barriers on state bridges over Narragansett Bay. But our advocacy does not stop with this effort. In June 2024, our Board of Directors voted on endorsing a policy advocating Zero Accidents, Zero Injuries, Zero Suicides and accordingly submitted written testimony for consideration to Moving Forward RI 2050 – the RIDOT/Statewide Planning transportation plan.
Kent County Farms Invite Guests to Disconnect
There’s no underestimating the power of unplugging every once and a while. Those who make a living working the land know firsthand the restorative power of nature, and some farmers are eager to invite neighbors to immerse themselves in the agricultural life, even if only for a day, through tailored animal experiences and workshops. From enrichment for children to fostering creativity, these East Greenwich farms make a difference beyond food, nurturing both body and soul.
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