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Lifespan would assume operation of two Steward Hospitals
(WJAR) — Massachusetts Gov. Maura Healey announced Friday that deals in principle have been reached to transition operations of four Steward Hospitals, including two to Lifespan. According to the governor’s office, Saint Anne’s Hospital in Fall River and Morton Hospital in Taunton will be in the hands of Lifespan...
Tree crashes into Taunton home, narrowly misses couple inside
TAUNTON, Mass. (WJAR) — A Taunton couple is shaken up after Thursday night's storm sent a tree onto their roof. No one was hurt, but the branches caused significant damage to a room meant for their newborn baby. "I heard a loud bang, and the house shook, and the...
Rooted in social impact, Bryant’s new gen ed curriculum prepares undergrads for purposeful leadership on a global scale
Director of Accessibility Services Marie Saddlemire, Ph.D., crosses the front of a Bryant University classroom, a PowerPoint displaying the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) as her backdrop. The 17 goals, which were developed by member states during the 2012 U.N. Conference on Sustainable Development, serve as the basis of the Bryant Impact Core, a new general education curriculum for all incoming students at Bryant University.
Confessed Murderer Released From Prison Early With Good Behavior Credits
A 67-year-old man who confessed to murdering a Warwick woman in 1989 has been released from prison after accruing good behavior credits. In 2002, Todd Barry was sentenced to 30-years behind bars but he collected enough good behavior credits to be released eight years early. Former Warwick police officer Scott...
Lawsuit for Washington Bridge failure could be filed Friday
A lawsuit over the Washington Bridge failure in Providence, Rhode Island, could be filed as early as Friday, according to NBC affiliate WJAR. Attorney General Peter Neronha has taken over the legal investigation into what went wrong with the bridge. Back in December, the westbound span of it was abruptly shut down over safety concerns. It now has to be demolished.
80-year-old punched in the face during alleged robbery in Providence
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) — An 80-year-old woman was punched in the face during an alleged robbery on Wednesday night in Providence, according to police. It happened at I Love Mexico Restaurant on Smith Street. The male suspect allegedly entered the restaurant with a knife and punched the woman. After...
Volleyball to Play on ESPNU Against Princeton
PROVIDENCE, R.I. – Brown volleyball's match against Princeton, originally set for Saturday, November 2, has been moved to Sunday, November 3 and will now be broadcast on ESPNU. The match against the Tigers is scheduled to begin at 2 p.m. This will be the second-straight year that the Bears...
Brown Gymnastics Lands 16 on WCGA Scholar All-America List
PROVIDENCE, R.I. – The Brown gymnastics program landed 16 student-athletes on the WCGA's Scholar All-America list, the organization announced on Wednesday. In order to qualify for Scholar All-America, gymnasts must have maintained a GPA of 3.5 or greater during the 2023-24 year. Overall, 1,174 gymnasts nationwide were named Scholastic All-Americans. As a team, Brown ranked 23rd out of 87 schools nationally in team GPA.
Swim Meet in Providence looks to showcase skills
(WJAR) — Providence’s youth displayed their skills at the annual Providence Recreation Department Swim Meet on Wednesday. This year’s swim meet was held at the Zuccolo Recreation Center. Aside from letting the youth show their skills in the water, some of Wednesday’s event was meant to be...
Newly Minted Millionaire: Mass. Woman Knows How She'll Spend Her Cash
A Bristol County woman said she has big plans for the $1 million lottery jackpot she won earlier this week. Donna Balut, of New Bedford, won the cash playing the “$2,000,000 50X Cashword” All five of the $2 million jackpots remain in the $10 scratch-off game as well as nine of 10 $1 million pr…
Fall River police arrest 17-year-old with loaded gun
(WJAR) — The Fall River Police Department says it found a loaded gun in the possession of a 17-year-old on Wednesday afternoon. The department says it was attempting to apprehend the teen on an outstanding arrest warrant when he ran from officers. The incident happened in the area of...
Fall River man charged for slashing tires and assaulting man
FALL RIVER, Mass. (WLNE) — A 44-year-old Fall River man was arrested after police said he pushed a man and slashed his tires with a razor. According to officials, officers responded to Hartwell Quick Stop around 8:30 a.m. on Thursday for a confrontation. A man told police that the...
Back to School: Diman Regional Vocational Technical High School
FRCMedia is previewing what parents and students can expect from city schools when the new year begins later this month. Today we look at Diman Regional Vocational Technical High School. Classes at Diman Regional Vocational Technical High School will begin on August 28 and are expected to open to the...
Beautiful Artwork is Popping Up in Fall River Thanks to Hardworking Teens
A new mural has popped up in Fall River, paying homage to the Flint neighborhood and the city itself. The mural was created by a nonprofit organization called YEAH Corps which is working hard to change the lives of underprivileged teens in the area. By using the power of art,...
Weather Now: Hazy Sun, Warm and Humid Today
DANGEROUS SURF THIS WEEKEND: Expect large ocean waves and rip currents to develop at ocean-facing beaches this weekend. Please stay off rocks and jetties this weekend as the waves could sweep you into the ocean. These waves are from distant Hurricane Ernesto, which will pass about 500 miles southeast of Newport Sunday night.
Real Estate: July 29 to August 2
49 Americas Cup Ave. was sold by Shaner Newport Harbor LLC to 49 Newport Hotel, LLC for $73,500,000. 27 Atlantic Ave. was sold by Craig & Kari Shapero to David, Jr. & Jeanine Ferrick for $4,600,000. 45 Third St. was sold by Mark & Maureen Marosits, Trustees of the Mark...
For Sale: Viking 45 Open
The team at Northstar Yacht Sales has just listed the Viking 45 Open Shangri-La-De-Dah for sale. The owner’s asking price is $525,000—and that price includes the boat’s slip in Newport, Rhode Island, for the remainder of the 2024 cruising season. Shangri-La-De-Dah is a 2005 build that is...
New reviews will guide education commissioner on future of Providence schools takeover
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WJAR) — The Rhode Island Department of Education on Friday released a report evaluating the progress of the state intervention in the Providence Public School District as the commissioner of education considers ending the takeover that began five years ago. The state took control of the struggling...
RIDOT to repair bridges on I-95
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) — Major renovations to more than a dozen bridges across the Ocean State are set to kick off today, addressing bridges on I-95 between Providence and Warwick. Governor Dan McKee and the Rhode Island Department of Transportation are set to gather in Cranston this morning to...
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