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How Rhode Island Reduced Chronic Absenteeism
On a Thursday in early spring, Daniel McKee stood at the free throw line in the gym at Woonsocket High School in Woonsocket, Rhode Island, ready to take a shot. At 72, McKee was no longer the player or coach he once was. He had come to Woonsocket as Rhode Island’s 76th governor. And a school gym, along with local community centers and anywhere else people gather in the towns and communities of Rhode Island, is the type of venue he likes best.
Convicted child killer seeks parole for the 10th time
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) — A convicted killer is about to go before the Rhode Island Parole Board and he just so happens to be facing charges for another violent crime at the same time. “He’s a dangerous individual, he was, he is, he never changed,” said Carolyn Medeiros, the...
Oshinskie Named NECBL Top Reliever of the Year
NORTH ADAMS, Mass. – Brown's Ryan Oshinskie has been recognized for his outstanding summer on the mound. The rising sophomore has been named the New England Collegiate Baseball League's Joe Nathan Top Reliever of the Year after a strong summer with the Bristol Blues. Spending the summer pitching in...
Kevin Stacom: Providence College’s Greatest Guards
This is the third in a series of articles attempting to rank the top 5 players from Providence College at each position: center, forward, and guard. I’ve been careful to reiterate how subjective and reductive a process is because there are just too many players that you can make a case for that are close statistically and in terms of their impact on the development and success of the school’s overall program.
R.I. officials break ground for residential care campus for girls with behavioral health needs
A new behavioral health care campus for adolescent girls who would otherwise have to seek treatment outside Rhode Island is coming to state owned land in Exeter. The 16-bed facility is slated to open in spring 2026, but Gov. Dan McKee, a few of his cabinet members and an assortment of state legislators celebrated with […]
Opponents to constitutional convention ramp up campaign spending plan
The coalition organizing a campaign urging voters to reject the once-in-a-decade ballot question asking if Rhode Island should hold a constitutional convention has spent about $12,120, according to filings submitted to the state’s Board of Elections. Rhode Island Citizens for Responsible Government spent the funds on “media services” by the East Greenwich-based Checkmate Consulting Group […]
Historic Interpretive Signs Earn Award for EGHPS
Above: Find the Explore East Greenwich sign about the Scalloptown community on Crompton Avenue / Water Street. Preserve Rhode Island has awarded the East Greenwich Historic Preservation Society with a Community Impact Award in recognition of it’s “Explore East Greenwich” sign project – a series of historic interpretive signs placed throughout the downtown area of town in 2023.
Beloved Bishop Stang High School Teacher Wins $4 Million on Scratch Ticket
Rob Ostrye, a name that resonates with countless alumni of Bishop Stang High School, recently made headlines by winning $4 million in the Massachusetts State Lottery’s “$4,000,000 Monopoly Doubler” instant ticket game. But to those who know him, this windfall couldn’t have happened to a more deserving individual.
Providence man sentenced in 2020 convenience store shooting
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) — A Providence man was sentenced in Providence County Superior Court to 14 years at the ACI for the shooting of an 18-year-old convenience store clerk. Emmanuel Narcisse, 21, was sentenced August 9 to 22 years, with 14 to serve in the ACI, and an eight-year...
Providence Streets Coalition to hold vigil for new safety measures on North Main Street
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) — The Providence Streets Coalition will hold a vigil tonight to remember those who lost their lives on North Main Street. Four pedestrians have died on North Main Street in 18 months, according to the PSC. PSC said today’s vigil will also serve as a rally...
Dean's strong outing not enough
WEST WARWICK - Pitching was the key to success for West Warwick on Sunday night. Once it ran out, the wheels fell off. In a matchup against Flood Ford with a spot in the Connie Mack State Finals on the line, Logan Dean was able to keep his team in contention for much of the night, only to see his efforts fall short in an eventual 9-0 loss.
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