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Dominican National Charged with Fentanyl Trafficking in Rhode Island Arrested by ERO Boston
Enforcement and Removal Operations Boston apprehended an unlawfully present 39-year-old Dominican national charged with fentanyl trafficking in Providence. Deportation officers with ERO Boston’s Providence field office arrested Yohan Perez-Chala July 15 in Cranston. Perez-Chala claims he entered the United States at an unknown place on an unknown date without...
Ready for high school football? The Journal's Sports staff is, as practices start today
Expectations have changed. My first fall covering high school football for The Providence Journal, I had a "plan" for how we could cover the sport in a way the state had never seen before. ...
Providence scrapyard reopens after fire
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) — Rhode Island Recycled Metals resumed operations Monday, according to a spokesperson. Last month, a fire broke out at the scrapyard. The business on Allens Avenue was ordered to shutdown so it could prove it was equipped to prevent future fires. In a certification provided to...
Easement in Scituate preserves grassland bird habitat
SCITUATE – The Scituate Town Council has approved placing one of the town’s largest grasslands into a conservation easement, which would help preserve the habitat for native birds, according to Land Trust Chairperson Robert Bower. The 15-acre property is adjacent to Lawton Farm, and a conservation easement means...
Rhode Island H.S. football schedules? Week-by-week slates for every team in the state
Week 1 of the Rhode Island high school football season is nearly upon us. So, we've compiled the schedule for every team in the state for you to check weekly. Need to see how your rival’s schedule stacks against yours? Or when you’ll face that certain team? Check out the full, statewide 2024 slate below. ...
Women’s Soccer Set To Begin 2024 Season Against Rhode Island
PROVIDENCE, R.I. – The Providence College women's soccer team is set to open the 2024 season against the University of Rhode Island on Thursday, Aug. 15 at 6:30 p.m. on Chapey Field at Anderson Stadium in Providence, R.I. STREAMING VS. UNIVERISTY OF RHODE ISLAND. LIVE STATS LINK / LIVE...
Boucher will represent RI as National Distinguished Principal in D.C.
PAWTUCKET – After being named Principal of the Year in April by the Rhode Island Association of School Principals, Bridget Boucher of Francis J. Varieur Elementary School will be headed to Washington, D.C. in October to be recognized by the National Distinguished Principal program for her outstanding leadership. The...
North Providence, Pawtucket all-stars advance to semifinals of Andreozzi tourney
PAWTUCKET – Neighboring North Providence and Pawtucket were hoping to play in the championship game of the 25th annual Christopher Andreozzi Memorial Tournament on Sunday morning at Slater Park’s Cosimini Field, but both teams lost in last Friday night’s semifinals to teams who were seeded below them.
North Providence council approves license for Cal’s Corner replacement
NORTH PROVIDENCE – Longtime business Cal’s Corner Restaurant, at 1538 Smith St., is being replaced by a new restaurant known as Carmine’s. Owner David Thomas sought a Class BV limited liquor license transfer from Richard Califano and his breakfast joint Cal’s Corner on Aug. 6, and the Town Council granted it. Members also approved a victualing license for the new business.
Sandee's Market and Deli brings sandwiches, fresh food, and community to NP
NORTH PROVIDENCE – Heidi Friend has always dreamed of opening her very own sandwich shop, and after over 20 years in the food service industry, she officially introduced Sandee’s Market and Deli to the public on June 19 at 1527 Smith St. “I really love sandwiches and I...
New England champions! North Providence L.L.'s ages 8-10 all-stars top Trumbull, Conn.
CRANSTON – Little League baseball in North Providence has been alive and well for nearly three-quarters of a century, but last Friday afternoon, the North Providence Little League’s Major Division ages 8-10 all-star baseball team accomplished something truly magnificent that hadn’t been done by any of the town’s all-time baseball teams.
View theater under the stars with 'Peter Pan and Wendy: The Tale of Neverland'
CUMBERLAND – Homebrewed Theatre Company is bringing another swashbuckling story to the Stone-E Lea Golf Course in Attleboro this summer with company playwright Nick Wakely’s rendition of the classic tale “Peter Pan and Wendy: The Tale of Neverland.”. The play is set on the golf course, and...
Organization of young artists beautifying Fall River’s Flint this summer
Have you noticed lately that the Flint section of Fall River looks a little brighter?. YEAH! Corps is a non-profit based at 335 South Main Street in Fall River, that engages high school age youth in Fall River in the many diverse forms of art to create opportunities that will inspire youth to realize their potential. They are working artists and learn new techniques in order to fulfill their commissions thanks to donations and grants.
Central Falls ballot question approved for school construction bond
CENTRAL FALLS – City officials approved a November ballot question asking voters if $26 million in general obligation bonds and notes should be issued to improve local schools. The money would be used to construct, renovate, improve, alter, repair, furnish, and equip schools and school facilities. The City Council...
What could the loss of Macy’s mean for the future of Providence Place Mall?
This transcript has been edited for length and clarity. Luis Hernandez: Joining me now is Katie Castellani, reporter with the Providence Business News. Katie, it’s such a pleasure. Thanks so much. Katie Castellani: Yeah, thanks for having me. Hernandez: There’s conflicting information about the future of the Macy’s location...
What's RI's favorite summer event? Here's what came out on top
The votes are in and Rhode Islanders have chosen their favorite summer event – WaterFire. The display of more than 80 bonfires lighting up downtown Providence's rivers took top honors in the The Providence Journal's bracket-style competition to determine Rhode Island's favorite summer event by besting the Newport Folk and Jazz Festivals in the finals with 55% of the vote. ...
What's keeping drivers from buying EVs? Mostly price.
More drivers are buying them, but electric cars still make up a small share of the market in Rhode Island. A new survey from AAA Northeast of drivers in the Ocean State and its neighbors raises questions about how fast the electric vehicle market share will grow, even as state and federal lawmakers...
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