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Update: Lincoln man claims winning $500K lotto ticket sold in Harrisville
BURRILLVILLE – Just on the heels of an announcement that a $10,000 winning Mega Millions ticket sold in Harrisiville is soon set to expire, the Rhode Island Lottery said on Monday that someone who purchased a Wild Money ticket at another establishment in the village has won the third largest jackpot in that game’s history.
Aetna Bridge Co. $45.8 million bid wins contract to demolish Washington Bridge
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) — The state of Rhode Island is expected to finalize the contract to demolish the Washington Bridge tomorrow. Aetna Bridge Co. won the bid to demolish the bridge at $45.8 million. “We’re pleased that we have somebody to tear down the bridge,” said Governor Dan McKee....
Connecticut marijuana sales outpaced by Massachusetts
Eighteen months after the sale of adult-use cannabis became legal, Connecticut marijuana sales remain lower than Massachusetts but above Rhode Island. The average price per gram of cannabis is also cheaper in Massachusetts than in Connecticut. The average price per gram of cannabis in Connecticut peaked in March, at $12.51 per gram. During June, it […] The post Connecticut marijuana sales outpaced by Massachusetts appeared first on Connecticut Inside Investigator.
Rhode Island woman accused with the international kidnapping of her five children
A federal charge has been brought against a woman from North Smithfield for reportedly taking her five children out of the country without informing their father. On Monday, U.S. Attorney Zachary Cunha announced that Jessica Abreu, who is 33 years old, has been arraigned on a charge of international parental kidnapping.
Sheriff Paul Heroux: Close New Bedford's Ash Street Jail, an 'outdated money pit'
DARTMOUTH — Posed with costly long-term repairs to the 136-year-old Ash Street Jail, Bristol County Sheriff Paul Heroux is renewing his call to close it and move all inmates to the Dartmouth house of correction. The jail's brick work was recently checked by a structural engineering firm. It found...
Fall River Police investigating after 23-year-old injured in late morning stabbing
A man was injured after a late morning stabbing on Tuesday in Fall River. According to Det. Sergeant Moses Pereira, Units responded to the intersection of Quarry Street and Reuben Street in response to a report of a stabbing in the area. Upon arrival, officers located a 23-year-old male victim...
He's in the game: See what this Fall River local is rated in new college football game
Get ready Greater Fall River college football fans, a new video game is out this week. EA Sports College Football 25 video game is set to be officially launched on July 19 with some of its players receiving access on Monday. More than 11,000 players are expected to be in...
New Bedford man killed in single-vehicle crash in Freetown
FREETOWN — A New Bedford man died, and his passenger seriously injured, following a late-night crash this past weekend in Assonet. The Freetown Communications Center received a 911 call at approximately 11:30 p.m. Sunday, July 14, reporting a serious single-vehicle crash on Copicut Road, near the intersection of Bell Rock Road.
Tiverton’s Daryl Johnson makes Dean’s List at Purchase College
Daryl Johnson, a Tiverton resident, has been named to the Dean’s List at Purchase College for the Spring 2024 semester. Johnson is currently studying Psychology. To be eligible for the Dean’s List, students must have a GPA of 3.5 for bachelor’s arts and science programs or 3.75 for bachelor’s fine arts and music performance programs. They must also take at least 12 credit hours.
Update: Taunton Police find missing 37-year-old woman
TAUNTON — Police Chief Edward Walsh from Taunton Police Department announced Tuesday afternoon that Amanda Brown has been found safe. Amanda Brown, 37, from Taunton, had been missing since early June, according to Taunton Police Department. She is described as approximately 5 feet, 4 inches tall and about 100 pounds, with brown and gray hair. ...
Commingled yarn solutions provide flexible thermoplastic prepregs
Concordia Engineered Fibers (Coventry, R.I., U.S.) specializes in advanced twisting, precision winding and yarn conversion for composite applications, focusing on continual improvement and product development. Concordia continues to concentrate on twisting and plying carbon fiber for 3D woven preforms, carbon/carbon applications and carbon sewing thread, efforts which contribute to continuous filament processing capabilities.
What has remote work done to downtown Providence?
Good morning, I'm Will Richmond at The Providence Journal and this is the Daily Briefing. The COVID-19 pandemic sent many of us, especially office workers, packing our desks and heading home. We've set up home workstations that in some cases are better than what we now have at our office desks and we can feel less guilty stealing our spouse's leftovers out of the fridge than a co-worker's.
RWU Alumni Honored in PBN’s 2024 40 Under Forty Awards
BRISTOL, R.I. – Two Roger Williams University alumni have been selected as winners in this year's Providence Business News 40 Under Forty awards. These young professionals – a graduate of the Mario J. Gabelli School of Business and an alum of the RWU School of Law – were recognized for their career success and community involvement. The honorees will receive their awards on July 18 at the Aldrich Mansion in Warwick.
Flames engulf car on I-95 in Cranston
CRANSTON, R.I. (WJAR) — A car was engulfed in flames Monday night on Interstate 95 south near Route 10 in Cranston. It happened around 8:15 p.m. Rhode Island State Police told NBC 10 News that a woman was driving the car when it started smoking. She pulled into the breakdown lane as the fire worsened.
Funeral Services For Providence Community Activist
Funeral services are planned for a former executive director of the Nonviolence Institute in Providence who died last week at the age of 65. Cedric Huntley worked at the Institute for 23 years, and served as the executive director from 2020 to 2023. Visiting hour are 4 to 7 p.m.
Building housing Brick Alley Pub sold: Latest Newport County real estate transactions
94 Columbia Ave, $2,005,000, B: Derek W. Hansen & Mary E. Murphy, S: Edward J. Zimmermann. 53 Conanicus Ave Unit 5C, $1,025,000, B: Hart Ft & Roderick P. Hart Tr, S: Lori A. Cervone. 589 E Shore Rd, $1,165,000, B: Michael E. Thomas & Maryjo Thomas, S: Aram Manyan. 29...
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