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West Bay Community Theater readies for its annual showcase with ‘Grease — In Concert’
NORTH KINGSTOWN, R.I. — West Bay Community Theater (WBCT) is returning next week for its annual musical extravaganza, performing “Grease – In Concert” for one night only Saturday, August 17 at 7:30 p.m. at the North Kingstown Town Beach Bandshell. Taking a hybridized approach to traditional...
Police seek man in attempted abduction of 8-year-old at park in Johnston, RI
Police are looking for a person of interest in an attempted child abduction that reportedly occurred Friday afternoon at a park in Johnston, Rhode Island. Johnston police issued a community alert about the incident at Johnston War Memorial Park and asked for the public's help in the case. NBC10 Boston...
Bristol County D.A. identifies Bunk Pond drowning victim as 23-year-old Taunton resident
TAUNTON, Mass. (WJAR) — An investigation is underway after a woman drowned in Bunk Pond on the Raynham-Taunton line on Saturday. On Sunday, the Bristol County District Attorney's office identified the victim as 23-year-old Elfreda Nenen Yovonie of Taunton. Taunton emergency crews responded to the pond for a report...
Emily Brooks wins RI Women’s Amateur Championship
EAST PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WPRI) – Emily Brooks defeated Morgan Macleod to win the Rhode Island Women’s Amateur Championship Friday at Wannamoisett Country Club. I don’t have any words right now. It was really a hard fought match between the two of us. Anytime I had some kind of opening Morgan shut the door,” Brooks said. […]
East Providence Fire Department to be PFAS-free
EAST PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) — The East Providence Fire Department will soon be PFAS-free when it receives new turnout gear for its firefighters. A spokesperson said the city council approved the purchase of the gear, making it the first department in the state to eliminate PFAS. PFAS, also known...
Consistency across full range of conditions lifts Newport Harbor Yacht Club to 2024 Morgan Cup
Newport, R.I. — There’s no official AP ranking for keelboat team racing, but if there were, it would be hard to argue against Newport Harbor Yacht Club, from Newport Beach, Calif., currently occupying the top spot. With a win at its Baldwin Cup in April and, earlier today, a win in the Morgan Cup held at the New York Yacht Club Harbour Court, the NHYC team-racing squad can claim simultaneous ownership of two of the most prestigious team-racing trophies in the world.
One person killed in Route 24 crash
A person is dead after a crash on Route 24 near the Berkley/Taunton town line. Massachusetts State Police said they responded to the fatal crash on Route 24 north in Taunton Friday night. NBC10 Boston affiliate WJAR reports the crash happened right near Exit 17, where there was a white...
Somerset 17-year-old loses battle with cancer on day of fundraiser, here is how you can help
A Somerset teen has lost his battle with cancer. According to family, it all began when 17-year-old Zach Deane wasn’t feeling well. After initial treatment with antibiotics failed, additional bloodwork was completed by his doctor. The results were alarming, and their doctor referred him to RI Hasbro Children’s Hospital immediately. At Hasbro Children’s Hospital further tests revealed the unthinkable: Zach had a rare and aggressive form of cancer called Rhabdomyosarcoma. The cancer started with a mass on his prostate and had spread to his bones, lungs, and spine, leading to the stage four diagnosis.
Warwick Police mourn the loss of Captain Michael P. Forde, a 30-year veteran
A former Warwick Police captain passed away on Friday, the department announced in a Facebook post Saturday. Captain Michael P. Forde died at the age of 64 after a battle with cancer. Forde served in the department for over 30 years in the patrol division, administrative services, community services, community...
Stop & Shop to Close 15 Store Locations in New England
This is going to be a rough holiday season for many Stop & Shop employees in New England. The Company announced that it is closing 32 "underperforming" stores on or before November 2, 2024, including 8 Massachusetts locations, 5 Connecticut locations and 2 in Rhode Island. The article states that...
Police seek man in attempted abduction of 8-year-old at Johnston park
Police are looking for a person of interest in an attempted child abduction that reportedly occurred Friday afternoon at a park in Johnston, Rhode Island. Johnston police issued a community alert about the incident at Johnston War Memorial Park and asked for the public's help in the case. NBC10 Boston...
RMS Titanic group returns to Providence from Titanic wreckage exploration
PROVIDENCE, R.I. — A vessel used in a month-long expedition of the wreckage of the Titanic has returned to Providence. The large, orange Dino Chouest carried several dozen people to and from the North Atlantic to see what was left of the Titanic. RMS Titanic Spokesperson and Titanic researcher...
Matt Rife Now Calls Rhode Island Home After Massive Purchase
Welcome to the Ocean State, Matt Rife. The viral comedian recently shared on the Are You Garbage Podcast that he has planted some roots in Rhode Island. He purchased an impressive estate with lots of land, and from the sounds of it, he’s got some big plans for it.
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