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North Smithfield man arrested by Lincoln police for DUI, possession of loaded handgun
LINCOLN – A North Smithfield man who reportedly attracted the attention of Lincoln police with the heavily tinted windows on his pickup truck – and by doing a, “burnout,” in the middle of a roadway – was arrested on Saturday for driving under the influence and carrying a firearm while impaired.
Providence's reparation program awards $1.5M in grants. Here's who is getting the money.
PROVIDENCE − The United Way has awarded $1.5 million across 15 organizations from a pot of reparations money allocated by the City of Providence from federal stimulus funds. All but one of the 15 groups picked (122 applied) by the United Way, which is administering the funds, will receive the maximum amount of...
Join Providence Drum Troupe for a free performance at Greater Kennedy Plaza
This morning on The Rhode Show we welcomed David Lee Black and Aimee Fontaine from the Providence Drum Troupe. They discussed the free performances they have coming up in Providence. Join the fun and learn more, here. Rhode Show Content Disclaimer: The information, advice, and answers displayed in The Rhode...
EDDIE IZZARD –THE REMIX: THE FIRST 35 YEARS Comes to Providence
Eddie Izzard – The Remix: The First 35 Years is coming to The VETS in Providence on October 6. Tickets will go on sale Friday, August 16 at 10am. Eddie Izzard –The Remix is a chance for Eddie, inspired by her ever loyal audiences to remix and re-imagine some of her own favorite, personal comedy highlights.
DIY wooden flowers arrangements latest trend
EAST PROVIDENCE, R.I. (THE RHODE SHOW) – From signs to boards and everything in between, D-I-Y or “do it yourself” parties continue to gain popularity as a fun activity for all ages. Heather Sauerbrey of Reclaimed and Refined Signs joined Melissa Sardelli to explain this latest trends.
Fall River woman suffers 9 broken ribs and a broken collarbone after collision with vehicle
Family has issued an update concerning the victim of a pedestrian collision on Monday. According to Deputy Chief Barden Castro, Uniform Division Officers responded to the area of 82 Hartwell Street just after 7:45 p.m. due to reports of a woman lying in the roadway. Upon arrival, officers learned that...
Providence scrapyard resumes operations after fire
Rhode Island Recycled Metals in Providence has resumed operations. A spokesman confirmed that the scrapyard reopened Monday. The waterfront scrapyard was shut down after a fire last month. It's been the scene of multiple fires in recent years. A judge ruled last week that the business could reopen as long...
Chief: Officers Acted Properly In Using Force During Arrest
Providence Police Chief Oscar Perez says officers acted appropriately when arresting a man after last weekend's Dominican Festival. Police say they were clearing the crowd, but Adonis Placencio refused to leave, and they felt what appeared to be a gun in his bag. During a struggle an officer was recorded...
Providence celebrates Cedric Huntley on his birthday
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) — The city of Providence celebrated a beloved leader and member of the community on what would have been his 66th birthday. Former executive of the Nonviolence Institute, Cedric Huntley died back on July 10. “At times he was a mentor, a father figure, an uncle,...
Long emergency room waits may lead patients to seek help for substance use disorder, research finds
Long wait times in the emergency room often draw frustration from patients. But more time spent waiting to be seen in a hospital emergency department could encourage people with substance use disorder to seek treatment, according to a study published in the July issue of the Rhode Island Medical Journal. With every extra hour spent […]
Fall River Senior Dog Hopes to Make You Fall in Love [WET NOSE WEDNESDAY]
Happy Wet Nose Wednesday! Let's talk animals. If you are considering a new pet, consider adoption. There are hundreds of animals on the SouthCoast waiting for a place to call home. Thanks to local shelters, these animals have a fighting chance. Each week, we give the spotlight to one animal,...
Lonsdale Avenue home on nuisance list now under renovation
CENTRAL FALLS – The city’s Nuisance Property Task Force recently discussed taxing a residential property located at 726 Lonsdale Ave., which was sold by former International Meat Market owners the Ferreira brothers to another resident. The home was also where a death by suicide took place before the...
Car catches fire in Providence
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) — A car fire broke out on Dodge Street in Providence this morning. It happened around 2:30 a.m. in a residential area. ABC6 news reporters observed the exterior of the hood melted away. The cause of the fire is unknown at this time. This is a...
Stop & Shop Under the Microscope: Harsh Reviews from Connecticut
In July, we reported that Stop & Shop had announced the upcoming closure of several grocery stores in Connecticut. The company's press release stated:. "Quincy, Mass. (July 12, 2024) — Stop & Shop today outlined the next steps in its growth strategy. As part of its commitment to investing in pricing and customer experience, the company will close 32 underperforming stores by the end of the year. Despite these closures, Stop & Shop will maintain a strong presence across its five-state footprint with more than 350 stores. Associates at the affected locations will be offered opportunities at other company locations."
The Mass. state primary election is set for Sept. 3. Who's running in Greater Fall River?
Election season is fast approaching, with the statewide primary elections slated for Tuesday, Sept. 3. Voters in the Democratic and Republican parties are set to narrow down the competition in each party before the Nov. 5 general election. ...
Here's the readers choice for the 2023-24 Herald News Athletes, Coach and Team of the Year
FALL RIVER — The Herald News is pleased to announce last month's high school winners of the Male Athlete of the Year, Female Athlete of the Year, Coach of the Year and Team of the Year. Nearly 24,000 votes were recorded in the four polls combined and the results are in. Here's who...
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