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Plans for Gigantic URI Greenhouse Complex Grow Slowly
SOUTH KINGSTOWN, R.I. — Nearly six years ago, when Gina Raimondo was still governor and David Dooley was the University of Rhode Island president, voters approved a green bond that included providing URI with $4 million to build greenhouses on prime agricultural land. Michael Hallock, co-founder and CEO of...
Commonwealth awards $2.6 million for re-entry workforce development grants to train formerly incarcerated individuals
The Healey-Driscoll Administration has announced $2.6 million in Re-entry Workforce Development Demonstration grants awarded to 11 organizations to train 365 formerly incarcerated individuals returning to the workforce for job opportunities in culinary, construction, manufacturing, hospitality, and healthcare. Secretary of Labor and Workforce Development Lauren Jones joined state and local officials,...
Cell phone use to be off limits for students at several Fall River Public Schools
In a move that is causing both praise and pushback, some Fall River Public Schools will have a no cell phone use policy for students with exceptions. According to FRC Media, the policy was passed unanimously by the School Committee on Monday. As students would come through the door in...
People Incorporated breaks ground on Early Education Center
People Incorporated held a groundbreaking ceremony on Aug. 7 for its forthcoming Early Education Center, located on the Agency’s site at 145 Weaver Street in Fall River. The event’s master of ceremonies was People Incorporated’s President & CEO Megan Stirk. It began with a song performed by several students currently enrolled in the People Incorporated Preschool; then special guest speakers followed with remarks. The event concluded with the speakers, People Incorporated representatives, and the People Incorporated Preschool children gathered together – everyone with shovels in hand – for the official groundbreaking ceremony. All guests enjoyed conversation and light refreshments afterwards.
Prizes Await at Fall River’s ‘Hot Shot’ Basketball Challenge Event
FALL RIVER (WBSM) — Basketball players, now's your time to shine. The Hot Shot Challenge is coming to Fall River. The event will allow lucky basketball players to have fun in a friendly competition, win prizes and free items, and give the community an experience to celebrate the sport of basketball.
Sunrise Bakery and Coffee Shop Returning to Dartmouth
It's been a sore subject in Dartmouth for the past year. Residents have been missing Sunrise Bakery and Coffee Shop on Dartmouth Street in Dartmouth. The void is being felt for good reason. Dartmouth residents had enjoyed the convenience of the popular spot for decades. However, after more than 40 years of long days and sleepless nights, brothers Joe and Manny Amaral decided to hang up their aprons.
Billionaire Steve Schwarzman Is Turning One of His Mansions Into a Private Museum
Billionaire Steve Schwarzman is unlocking the ornate, wrought-iron gates to his Neoclassical mansion in Newport, Rhode Island.Getty Foundation Director Joan Weinstein on the L.A. Art Scene, and the Must-See Shows of the Fall The Blackstone CEO, who currently ranks as the 30th richest man in the world with an estimated net worth of $43.9 billion, says he and his wife plan to open Miramar estate to the public following their deaths. “Christine and I intend to set Miramar up as a private museum at the time of our deaths for the benefit of the public in perpetuity,” he told Town &...
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."
Trial concerning fatal Swansea crash on I-195 involving popular DJ continues to be pushed back as defendant incompetent to stand trial
A case concerning a local fatal highway crash continues to see a trial date pushed back. According to Greg Miliote of the Bristol County District Attorney’s Office, a Bristol County Grand Jury in late September of 2018 voted to indict a then 39-year-old Bristol, RI woman in connection with a May 2018 car crash on Route 195 in Swansea that claimed the life of popular local DJ 38-year-old John Souza aka Johnie Armani, of Cranston, RI.
Athletic Director Steve Napolillo Announces Staff Promotions
PROVIDENCE, R.I. - Providence College Athletic Director Steve Napolillo announced today (Aug. 12) the promotion of six staff members. Kevin Connolly (Senior Assistant Vice President/Associate Deputy Athletic Director/External Relations), Joe Nicastro (Assistant Vice President/Associate Deputy Athletic Director for Compliance and Men's and Women's Ice Hockey), Jennifer Cunningham (Senior Associate Athletic Director for Student Athlete Development and Internal Operations), Andrew Schoepfer (Senior Associate Athletic Director for Revenue Generation and Business Management), Mariana Perez (Assistant Athletic Director for Compliance and NIL Coordinator) and Chase Campbell (Director of High Performance) have each been promoted.
Walz to visit Rhode Island Thursday
Democratic vice presidential candidate Tim Walz will make an appearance in Rhode Island Thursday, Rhode Island Democratic Party Chair Liz Beretta-Perik confirmed Monday. Walz, who was selected as Kamala Harris’ running mate Aug. 6 is expected to appear in Newport late Thursday afternoon, as first reported by WPRI-TV. A location is still being determined, Beretta-Perik […]
Cadime Explains Cost of DPW Facility
Town Administrator Shawn Cadime explained why the cost of the new Department of Public Works facility has continued to increase. At a January 31 meeting with the Select Board, the cost of the project was set at $31.2 million. The DPW Building Committee estimated the bond needed for construction was $29, 750,000.
South Coast’s first and only Stand-Up Comedy Festival coming to New Bedford, Fall River, Westport
Get ready to laugh at the South Coast’s first and only stand-up comedy festival! Tickets are now on sale for the Whale City Comedy Festival, from August 28 to September 1, 2024. This five-day event lineup includes performances at unique venues across New Bedford, Fall River, and Westport. The festival will feature over 30 top-notch comedians from Comedy Central, Conan, The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon, Netflix, and more.
Taunton man killed in construction accident, longtime union member and ‘Superman’ to his kids
TAUNTON, Mass. (WLNE) — A man from Taunton who fell to his death while working a construction job at Emerson College in Boston on Friday is being remembered as “Superman” to his two kids. 43-year-old Barry Medeiros died on Friday after he fell through scaffolding on Tremont...
Traffic patterns in place on Route 37 in Cranston
CRANSTON, R.I. (WLNE) — The Rhode Island Department is putting a new traffic pattern in place for 6 a.m. this morning, part of its $85 million Cranston Canyon Project addressing deteriorated bridges from Route 37 to Interstate 295. The work began around 8 p.m. last night, as RIDOT shifted...
Traffic plan drafted for Greystone School construction
NORTH PROVIDENCE – Concerned neighbors of Greystone Elementary School needn’t worry about the impact of a new school construction project, say officials, but in case they are still concerned, they’re invited to a forum this week to hear more specifics. A new access road is planned alongside...
Life-saving airlift rescues over 100 dogs and cats from overcrowded shelters
More than 100 at-risk dogs and cats were airlifted from Louisiana to New Jersey on Tuesday morning as part of a life-saving mission for shelter pets. The "Good Flights" airlift, which was conducted by Greater Good Charities in partnership with Clear The Shelters, Hill's Pet Nutrition and The Animal Rescue Site, involved dogs and cats from overcrowded shelters in Alabama and Louisiana. Some of the rescued pets are considered to be harder-to-place or vulnerable, such as large dogs, homeless cats and asymptomatic heartworm-positive dogs.
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