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MA Hiking Paths and History Expert at Seekonk Library Wednesday, September 11 at 6 PM
Seekonk, MA – Have you ever wandered through the woods and wondered who had been there before you? In Massachusetts, many parks and trails have been carved out of historical sites. Join us at Seekonk Public Library for Hikes Through History on Wednesday, September 11 at 6 PM to learn more about the paths in our state. Author Alison O’Leary, an award-winning journalist and contributor to the Appalachian Mountain Club’s guidebook Best Day Hikes Near Boston, will share her favorites with you in this hour-long program. Using maps and historic photos, she describes several day trip destinations with historical significance and interesting features in Eastern Massachusetts for a range of hiking experience levels, including beginners! A book signing will follow. This program is free and open to the public. For planning and to receive program updates, please register in the Events Calendar at www.seekonkpl.org/events.
Teen Services at Seekonk Public Library
The Teen Services Department at Seekonk Library is ready to kick off a new school year with more fun and unique programs for tweens and teens. From science and art to storytelling and games, look out for plenty of opportunities to pursue your interests or to try something new. Keep reading for details, and visit the Teen page of the library’s website www.seekonkpl.org/teens for updated information and to sign up for the monthly Teen newsletter.
Final Offshore Wind Discussion Centers on Ethics, Economics
Newport’s Energy & Environment Commission concluded its three-part series about offshore wind on Aug. 15, with moderator Avery Robertson leading panelists representing Climate Action Rhode Island’s Yes to Wind campaign, the Iron Workers Local 37 union, and the Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management in a discussion about the ethics and economics of offshore wind development.
Man Allegedly Gets a Beatdown Over Jukebox Song Choice at Rhode Island Bar
In what might be the most dramatic jukebox-related drama of the decade, a Providence, Rhode Island, man found himself in the ER Tuesday morning—apparently for the crime of choosing the wrong song. Yes, police reports state that the man, who’s in his 40s, was subjected to an impromptu brawl...
RIPTA to launch on-demand service in South County
Looking to get around South County without a car? The Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) is launching a one-year program it boasts will bring the convenience of rideshare apps to public transportation. Starting Monday, South County riders may request a ride using the agency’s Flex on Demand smartphone app, which provides an estimated pick-up […]
East Providence police arrest man on drugs, firearms charges
(WJAR) — East Providence police announced Friday that a man was arrested on various drugs and firearms charges. According to police, the U.S. Postal Inspectors and Task Force Officers were investigating the shipment of drugs through U.S. mail that had final destinations in East Providence and Pawtucket. Officials said...
Rhode Island Man Pleads Guilty in International Money Laundering and Drug Trafficking Case
BOSTON — A Rhode Island man admitted his role in a complex international money laundering and drug trafficking ring in federal court on Wednesday. Agustin Villa, 61, pleaded guilty to…
MSOC dominates Stonehill in season opener
STORRS, Conn. – The UConn men's soccer team opened the 2024 season with a 6-0 win over Stonehill on Thursday night. The Huskies had five different goal scorers in the match marking their largest goal output since 2019. UConn got off to a fast start scoring their first goal...
St. Mary’s closes school, terminates construction project
St. Mary's Home for Children has announced it will be closing the George M. Hunt School on its North Providence campus as it transfers management of its remaining programs over to Tides Family Services.
Crusaders fall to Friars 2-1
PROVIDENCE, R.I. – The Holy Cross women's soccer team continued on the road with a 2-1 loss to the Friars on Thursday afternoon. A solo Sydney Baldwin goal at 7:47 in the first half gave the Crusaders an early advantage. The Friars scored two goals within 10 minutes, midway through the first 45 to claim the 2-1 lead.
Joyce repeats as AAGA champion
NORTON - Sunday’s (August 18) final round of the Attleboro Area Golf Association championship resulted in the tournament’s first repeat winner since Davis Chatfield won in 2015 and 2016. Patrick Joyce, finished in 286 strokes for his second consecutive title and a four-shot win over Mike Finocchi and...
Local couple opens second nutrition business
NORTH SMITHFIELD – Sandwiched between the Stop & Shop and the North Smithfield Police Station is a new nutrition club at 585 Smithfield Road called Soul Shine Nutrition. James Fortier and Nina Hayes opened Soul Shine on Aug. 8, and it’s their second business selling Herbalife shakes and teas after they opened Positive Vibes Nutrition in 2019.
Investigation says officers shot 141 bullets at suspected killer in 2023
CRANSTON − Eleven local police officers employed deadly force that was "reasonable and necessary" last year when they opened fire on an armed man whose own gunfire had slain two people and injured a teenager in Johnston, according to the office of Attorney General Peter F. Neronha. James Harrison was shot 10 times, with two of those shots hitting him in the head, says the 21-page report released by Neronha's office on Thursday. ...
Lafayette Coming To Town Friday
Fans of Revolutionary War hero the Marquis de Lafayette will get a chance to thank him this Friday when the 13-month Bicentennial of Lafayette’s Farewell Tour comes through Providence (and later in the day, East Providence). In 1824, two-thirds of the population of New York City lined the streets to greet Lafayette when he arrived to start his Guest of the Nation tour, and that’s where the Bicentennial Tour kicked off earlier this week. The Rhode Island Historical Society has partnered with tour organizers, American Friends of Lafayette (AFL), to host one of the living historians portraying Lafayette at the John Brown House Museum. From The New York Times:
WCF Queen and Princess contest keeps tradition alive
RICHMOND, R.I. — The Washington County Fair Queen and Princess Contest took place at the Richmond Grange Hall in conjunction with the Washington County Fair, bringing together young women from across the county to celebrate their connection to the fair and its agricultural roots. This year’s contestants came with...
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