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EGHS Wall of Honor Gets Infusion of New Blood
The changing of the guard has occurred. The East Greenwich High School Wall of Honor leadership has changed hands. “I felt something had to be done. With Bob Houghtaling’s passing, Chris Cobain leaving and my health problems, we needed to get others involved,” said Nominating Chair Bruce Mastracchio. “We also lost quite a few committee members. It was time.”
Contractor with history of accused larceny sentenced to prison in Fall River court for scamming family out of over $10,000
A 51-year-old man was convicted in Fall River District Court of scamming a Freetown family out of more than $10,000. According to Gregg Miliote of the Bristol County District Attorney’s Office, Jeffrey Trifone was convicted by a Jury of Six of larceny over $250 in a case prosecuted by Assistant District Attorneys Nicole Cheney and Ameli Demilo.
ACT Presents Agatha Christie's THE MOUSETRAP
Attleboro Community Theatre (ACT) kicks off its 67th season with Agatha Christie’s THE MOUSETRAP, directed by Marissa Simas. The Mousetrap revolves around a group of strangers who find themselves snowed in at Monkswell Manor, a guesthouse in the English countryside. Tensions rise when one of them is murdered, and suspicion falls on each guest in turn. As they try to unravel the mystery, dark secrets from their pasts come to light, leading to unexpected twists and turns. The play keeps the audience guessing as they try to piece together the clues alongside the characters, building suspense until the climactic reveal of the murderer's identity in the final act. With its intricate plot and memorable characters, The Mousetrap remains one of Agatha Christie's most famous and enduring works in the genre of murder mystery.
South County Art Association’s Great Art Heist exhibition returns stronger than ever
SOUTH KINGSTOWN, R.I. — Imagine being able to take a stunning piece of artwork straight from the gallery wall to keep forever. During the 19th annual Great Art Heist at South County Art Association, this dream can become a reality.
Crowley Starts Salem Wind Port Project as Massachusetts Expands Wind Ports
Massachusetts is pushing forward with plans to expand its wind port capacities both to support the state's renewable energy plans as well as to make the state a homeport for regional wind energy projects. Efforts kicked off in Salem led by Crowley Wind Services to develop the state’s second dedicated wind port while yesterday MassCEC, the state's clean energy agency, announced plans to expand the current wind port facilities in New Bedford.
RIDOT warns commuters of closures on I-295 during bridge replacement
(WJAR) — Commuters beware this weekend, as numerous closures are planned for a section of I-295. The work will be located from Warwick, West Warwick, and Cranston and is scheduled to start this Friday and end early Tuesday morning. It’s the Rhode Island Department of Transportation’s effort to replace...
Rhode Island Foundation offers $30,000 grants to writers
The Rhode Island Foundation will award up to $30,000 grants to three emerging or mid-career writers. The program is designed to support and advance their work. The grants are being made available through the Robert and Margaret MacColl Johnson Fellowship Fund. The program is one of the largest no-strings-attached awards available to writers in the United States. Previous recipients of writing fellowships include poet Sussy Santana, graphic novelist Susannah Strong, and An Uong, a Vietnamese-American writer and editor orbiting themes of pop culture, food, and Vietnamese-American womanhood.
Johnston police say five children removed from 'deplorable' living conditions in home
JOHNSTON, R.I. (WJAR) — Johnston police said Friday that they removed five children from a home because they were living in "deplorable" conditions. Acting on a report, police said officers did a wellness check at the Harris Avenue home at about noon Wednesday. They determined five children, including a 7-week-old infant, lived at the home.
State files sweeping lawsuit over Washington Bridge shutdown. Here's who is in the crosshairs.
PROVIDENCE – Rhode Island is suing more than a dozen companies that were involved in the design, repair and inspection of the defunct westbound Washington Bridge, Attorney General Peter Neronha said Friday. The civil suit, which Gov. Dan McKee hoped would bring a "day of reckoning" to those responsible for leaving the...
Patriots Division Rival Facing Massive Loss for Second Straight Year
The New England Patriots have seen a lot of turnover over the last couple of months. The list includes a new head coach, general manager, and some new players coming to town. The Patriots will have their work cut out for them within the division. The New York Jets, Buffalo Bills, and Miami Dolphins are all expected to be good teams in 2024 but one of these squads was hit with a massive loss for the second straight year.
Providence Ice Cream Shop Closing - And Moving to Miami
A Providence ice cream shop has announced its impending closure. Helado Taiyaki, which opened at its location on the edge of Federal Hill on Dean Street a block from Atwells Avenue during the pandemic, let its followers know this week. The business says it plans to open up operations in...
Hole-in-One Report: Brown Basketball Coach Mike Martin, Rhode Island CC
Brown University basketball head coach Mike Martin aced the fifth hole at Rhode Island Country Club this year. Martin is entering his 13th season as the Bears Head Coach. He led them to the Ivy League Championship this past season. PHOTO: Brown Athletics.
Food Truck Award Winners!: Motif’s 20th Anniversary Party
Hey everyone! Listed below are our winners for our annual Food Truck Awards! We want to thank everyone who came out to support our 20th anniversary party, the amazing food trucks, and the dedicated voters- we couldn’t do it without you guys. Short profiles of all the winners will...
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