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Massachusetts Mail Delivery Is the Worst in the Nation
If you thought the United States Postal Service was doing a poor job delivering the mail in Massachusetts and Rhode Island, you are correct. The USPS Office of Inspector General says, "The Postal Service's ability to acceptable service is an ongoing concern across the United States." The Postal Service's long-stated...
Woman jumps into Rhode Island river to rescue rabbit
(From UPI) A reveler enjoying Fourth of July celebrations in Rhode Island ended up jumping into the Providence River to rescue a struggling rabbit. Emily Swift, who was visiting Providence from New York, attended the Fourth of July WaterFire celebration and ended up catching the unusual rescue on camera. Swift’s video, which she posted to TikTok, shows a woman swimming in the Providence River to rescue a not-so-buoyant bunny that was struggling in the water.
Local communities win big money to form community centers
Four northern Rhode Island communities will receive a combined $21 million of $26.9 million awarded to local cities and towns for the creation of community centers in the latest round of funding. Central Falls and Woonsocket are the biggest winners in round two of Rhode Island’s Community Learning Centers Municipal...
RI overdoses dropped in 2023, but, 'We have a lot more work to do'
PROVIDENCE – Deaths from accidental overdoses decreased last year in Rhode Island, the first time in four years that the number has gone down. The 7.3% decrease was announced on Wednesday by Gov. Dan McKee and leaders of the Governor's Overdose Task Force. “While we have a lot more...
6 foreign nationals in California charged in multi-state ATM skimming scam
LOS ANGELES - Six foreign nationals, all of whom are illegally present in the U.S., have been charged in federal court for their alleged roles in a conspiracy to install "skimming" devices on bank ATMs and at retail store checkout units in at least six states, according to the U.S. Attorney's Office, District of Rhode Island.
John Cafferty & The Beaver Brown Band rock the PPAC as part of their ‘Cool Summer Nights’ series
When it comes to talking about the history of rock & roll in Rhode Island, you have to mention John Cafferty & The Beaver Brown Band. They originally started out in 1973 while harnessing their sound in various bars and venues throughout the Northeast region while reaching the next echelon of stardom during the following decade. That’s when hits such as “Tender Years”, “C-I-T-Y” and “On The Dark Side” were released and they’re still fan favorites to this day. On July 13 at the Providence Performing Arts Center located on 220 Weybosset Street in Providence, these legends are going to be taking the stage as part of the venue’s “Cool Summer Night’s Series”. Fellow Rhode Island Music Hall of Famers Steve Smith, who is actually Cafferty’s cousin, & The Nakeds are going to be kicking the night off at 8pm.
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