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Providence offers extended hours at pools and water parks
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) — Due to the heat advisory that will be in place until Wednesday, July 17, Providence Mayor Brett Smiley has announced that all city pools and water parks will extend their hours for the advisory’s duration. The pools and water parks will be open from...
Local Lawmakers Pleased With Judge's Metal Plant Decision
State Senator Tiara Mack and State Rep Jose Batista say the temporary closing of the R-I Recycled Metals On Allens Avenue is a small victory but a significant one. The lawmakers say it is a win for the health of city residents. “Today is a great day for the neighborhoods...
Crash disrupts morning commute on Route 4 in East Greenwich
EAST GREENWICH, R.I. (WJAR) — A crash on Route 4 in East Greenwich tied up traffic for over an hour Tueday morning. It happened on the southbound side at about 7 a.m. State police said two vehicles were involved and that one of them ended up tangled in the cable guard rails.
Rhode Island reacts to attempted assassination of Trump
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) — State officials and Rhode Islanders alike are reacting to the attempted assassination of former President Donald Trump. Both sides of the isle agree that we cannot have this type of violence or division in our country. State politicians immediately put out statements this weekend following...
Rhode Islanders in New Hampshire for New England Amateur
A slew of Rhode Islanders are in New Hampshire this week for the New England Amateur. The tournament starts on Tuesday (July 16) and is being played at Laconia Country Club. There will be a cut to the low 60 players and ties after 36 holes. Rhode Islanders Tee Times.
Update: Rip current statement affecting Barnstable County until Wednesday evening
An updated rip current statement was issued by the National Weather Service on Wednesday at 3:39 p.m. in effect until 8 p.m. for Barnstable County. "Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water," explains the weather service. "Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the shore and call or wave for help."
Update: Severe thunderstorm watch for 5 Massachusetts counties until 1 a.m. Wednesday
An updated severe thunderstorm watch was issued by the National Weather Service on Tuesday at 9:51 p.m. in effect until Wednesday at 1 a.m. for Bristol, Essex, Norfolk, Plymouth and Suffolk counties. Preparing for approaching lightning: Expert safety advice. Each year, lightning strikes the United States approximately 25 million times,...
The future of Steward Health Care's hospitals remains uncertain after bidding deadline
Monday evening was the deadline for bids on the seven Massachusetts hospitals being sold by bankrupt Steward Health Care, and it could be a while before the public learns any details about who the bidders are. Steward hasn’t yet confirmed the receipt of any bids, and the company isn’t required...
Gansett Brewery Celebrates Shark Week
The folks at Narragansett Brewery are throwing their own shark week celebration, starting this Thursday with a screening of “Jaws” complete with costume contest. There will probably be several Quints crushing it. While the book is celebrating its 50th anniversary this year, the movie won’t turn fifty until next June. But the brewery celebrates “Jaws” every year, all year, and why not? It’s a fantastic movie and that scene is iconic.
Woonsocket man, 37, dies in Smithfield motorcycle crash
SMITHFIELD − A Woonsocket man died in a motorcycle crash Tuesday morning on Farnum Pike, the Smithfield police said. He was identified as Roland Beauvais, 37. The Smithfield police and fire departments responded to the single-motorcycle crash in the area of 416 Farnum Pike shortly before 7 a.m., the police said in a press...
CCRI hosts “Building Bridges: Connecting Education and Industry to Workforce Development on Aquidneck Island”
The Community College of Rhode Island (CCRI), the state’s leading workforce training and education leader, will convene key industry experts and employers from Aquidneck Island for the first “Building Bridges” event to address the current and future labor market and workforce training needs. “Building Bridges: Connecting Education...
Anne Northup Burns, of Lila Delman Compass, represents seller in highest Newport County sale, year to date
In a landmark transaction, Lila Delman Compass has proudly finalized the sale of 599 Ocean Avenue for an impressive $7,125,000. Representing the seller in this monumental deal was Anne Northup Burns, Associate Broker at Lila Delman Compass’ esteemed Newport office. According to recent data from the Rhode Island Statewide MLS, this sale stands as the highest in Newport County for the year and ranks as the second-highest across all of Rhode Island thus far.*
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