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The best 4th of July sales on grills: Weber, Blackstone, Traeger and more
Summer is officially upon us, and what better way to celebrate than with a sizzling deal on a top-rated grill that will allow you to savor the season — not to mention all of your barbecue specialties — all season long? We're talking rare savings on major brands including Weber, Blackstone, Coleman and beyond, just in time for gatherings with family and friends. From streamlined propane and electric grills to charcoal and wood pellet smokers that pile on the flavor, read on for July 4th deals on some of the best grills around. (Hungry for more? We've also rounded up the best 4th of July sales across categories for making the most of the warm weather and beyond.)
AJ Colonna Advances to National Junior PGA Championship
Rhode Island’s AJ Colonna is headed to the national Junior PGA Championship at Congressional Country Club. Colonna finished runner-up in New England Jr. PGA Championship at Shaker Hills to advance to the national tournament. The former Barrington high school golfer posted rounds of 70 and 74 to finish second...
Bob's To Close Fitchburg, Westborough Stores After Filing For Bankruptcy
The stores will remain open through July 14 as the company sells its remaining items at greatly reduced prices. Some things were marked down as much as 70 percent, according to a news release. The company, which filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy late last month, is $29.4 million in debt,...
Pawtucket Mayor Grebien talks City Hall repairs, Tidewater Landing on '10 News Conference'
Pawtucket Mayor Don Grebien talks to NBC 10's Gene Valicenti about the extensive repairs needed on the tower at City Hall. They also talk about the Tidewater Landing soccer stadium project and economic development in the city. Grebien also shares his views on affordable housing and the city's schools.
SYNTHETIC TURF FIELD AT SLATER MIDDLE SCHOOL
PAWTUCKET – Slater Middle School in Pawtucket, Rhode Island, reached a significant milestone Thursday with the official groundbreaking ceremony for its new synthetic turf field, enhancing greenspace for students and residents alike. MAYOR DONALD GREBIEN. The event was attended by community leaders, including Mayor Donald Grebien, Lieutenant Governor Sabina...
“THIRD OF JULY FIREWORKS” PAWTUCKET, RI
City of Pawtucket to Host July Third Fireworks Celebration. Join the City of Pawtucket for its annual “Third of July” fireworks celebration. Fireworks will be shot off at McCoy stadium, with festivities taking place across the street, in front of Jenks Middle School. There will be food trucks,...
Prison scheme to murder witness, prosecutors and rival gang members foiled by FBI
PROVIDENCE – A prisoner in a federal holding facility in Central Falls conspired with another man to kill five people, including two federal prosecutors, according to an indictment handed up by a grand jury last week in U.S. District Court. Elijah Melton faced fentanyl trafficking charges and was held at the Donald F. Wyatt Detention Facility. While there, he set a plan in motion to target two assistant U.S. Attorneys, two rival gang members and a hostile...
Major power outage in Pawtucket
PAWTUCKET - A power outage is impacting some 7,000 customers in Pawtucket and Central Falls. No cause for the outage has been announced. According to the RI Energy site, power should be restored by 10 a.m. for most areas. Some customers saw power come back on shortly before 7 a.m.
Memorial Hospital deteriorating as certificate set to expire
PAWTUCKET – The continued lack of redevelopment at the former Memorial Hospital has been frustrating, say city officials, but they remain hopeful about its future. Memorial Hospital remains under private ownership, Grace Voll, spokesperson for Mayor Donald Grebien said, and has a temporary certificate of occupancy through August.
Forty years later, CFHS Class of 1984 members relive memories on campus
CENTRAL FALLS –While graduates from Central Falls High School’s Class of 1984 sat at their desks in Room 302 on June 29, Miki Gauthier Bryant chuckled at a memory. “Remember when Jason came in the day after Halloween and had egg yolk all in his hair, but then acted like nothing was wrong?” Gauthier Bryant said.
Phase one of Jenks Park improvements complete this summer
CENTRAL FALLS – Crews from Baccala Concrete were at Jenks Park over the past week pouring new walkways, progress for phase one of a park improvement project that is set to be complete this summer. This “Playground Phase,” according to Deputy Planning Director Diane Jacques, utilizes Community Development Block...
First Central Falls tennis courts open; gun victim honored
CENTRAL FALLS – The city’s first-ever tennis courts are now open to the public. Officials hosted a ribbon-cutting ceremony and moving bench dedication to gun violence victim Malcolm Sostre on June 26 at 1 Sacred Heart Ave. Open from 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. daily, the new courts,...
Solano and Levasseur step down, unopposed new candidates to take over
CENTRAL FALLS – City Council members Franklin Solano and Meaghan Levasseur will not be running for re-election next term, and newcomers Alberto Rivas Lugo and Luz Velez Garcia have thrown their hats into the election ring for a city where all candidates are unopposed, including Mayor Maria Rivera. “I...
Chellel aims for another term on Pawtucket School Committee
PAWTUCKET – Touting the benefit of continuity and a thorough understanding of the complexity of the unified high school construction project, James Chellel Jr. is asking voters to elect him to a second term on the Pawtucket School Committee. “I am grateful to the voters for returning me to...
Flock surveillance cameras becoming more prevalent in Pawtucket
PAWTUCKET – Residents have been noticing more cameras going up at busy spots throughout the city, but these ones are designed to capture car features, not speed or red-light infractions. The Breeze reported last September that these crime-fighting cameras from Flock Safety Inc., utilized to track cars used by...
Central Falls Domestic Violence Task Force connects with churches
CENTRAL FALLS – After hosting their first faith-based outreach event of the year at New Life Church on June 14, members of the city’s Domestic Violence Task Force met on June 26 to debrief on the event and plan future outreach at other area churches. Conducting outreach to...
RI Spirits Raises Funds During Pride Month
Pawtucket’s Rhode Island Spirits celebrated Pride Month in June while raising funds for an LGBTQ+ charitable cause. Throughout the month, RI Spirits donated $2 for every Pink Lemonade cocktail sold at its tasting room to benefit Youth Pride Inc., a Rhode Island-based nonprofit working to give support, education and advocacy to LGBTQ+ youth and young adults. The distillery partnered with more than 15 Rhode Island and Massachusetts venues, who served their own twist of the cocktail that features Rhodium RI Red Vodka blended with fresh lemonade. Participating venues donated a portion of cocktail sales: Providence’s Aloft Providence Downtown, Blu Violet Roof Bar, Oberlin, Gift Horse, Gilligan’s Pub, Plant City, 345 Speakeasy, The Patio on Broadway, Tiny Bar, The Stable and Kimi’s Bar; Bristol’s The Beach House; Pawtucket’s Hangry Kitchen; and Boston’s The Banks Seafood and Steak. In its second year of the effort, RI Spirits Co-owner Cathy Plourde said she was “thrilled” to see the number of partners and donations multiply. “Some went the whole month, some went for a set time, some for Pride weekend. The donations varied from a percentage to an amount per cocktail, to a flat donation, all according to what worked best for each,” she said. Founded by owners Plourde and Kara Larson, the company is New England’s only LGBT-owned spirits brand. RI Spirits are crafted from local fresh, farmed and foraged ingredients and are gluten-free, organic, non-GMO and vegan, with all in the lineup but one certified kosher by RI Kosher.
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