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Seven Brown University Administrators Paid Over $1 Million
Brown University’s top seven administrators all made more than $1 million in a year, and five more were paid more than $800,000. The data come from the university’s IRS 990 form for 2023. The average compensation package for the top seven at the not-for-profit Ivy League institution is...
Providence Entrepreneur Has Built a Business Saving Rhode Island’s Sneakers
Jonathan Gil is quickly building a shoe empire in Rhode Island — one with a mission. Gil, who grew up in Providence, moved his repair shop “The Sneaker Sink” to Weybosset Street downtown earlier this year from Charles Street, and says business is booming. What started with...
Williams' Career-High 11 Kills Helps Anchorwomen Win at Fitchburg State, 3-1
Fitchburg, Mass.—Junior middle hitter Andrayah Williams (North Providence, R.I.) registered a career-best 11 kills and hit .556 as Rhode Island College opened the 2024 season with a 3-1 win at Fitchburg State on Saturday afternoon. THE BASICS. Rhode Island College 3, Fitchburg State 1. Rhode Island College (1-0) Fitchburg...
Soccer Game Preview: Providence Country Day Hits the Road
The Providence Country Day Knights will challenge the East Providence Townies at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Providence Country Day can't be to happy about their upcoming road match considering what happened when they opened their season on the away from home on Saturday. They fell just short of Cranston East by a score of 1-0. The game was a 0-0 toss-up at halftime, but the Knights couldn't quite close it out.
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...
Francoeur in 36th Entering Final Round of CRMC Championship
Former University of Rhode Island star Chris Francoeur sits in a tie for 36th entering the final round of the CRMC Championship on PGA Tour Americas. Francoeur is five-under for the tournament with rounds of 67, 68 and a third round 70. The tournament is being led by Frederik Kjettrup...
Motorcyclist seriously injured in Callahan Tunnel crash
A motorcyclist was seriously injured late Saturday night when they crashed inside the Callahan Tunnel in Boston. Massachusetts State Police say troopers responded to the single motorcycle crash shortly before 11 p.m. and found one person with serious injuries, who was taken by Boston EMS to Massachusetts General Hospital. The...
New Bedford Council on Aging Offers New Programs This Fall
Like many Councils on Aging on the SouthCoast, the New Bedford COA is upgrading its programs for seniors. A number of changes will take place in October, and COA Director Pamela Amaral-Lema visited Townsquare Sunday to outline the new programs coming next month and what's happening now at the COA's three senior sites.
Boston Police Capture Suspect in Jamaica Plain Stabbing, Mattapan Man Charged with Murder
On Friday, the streets of Dudley Street became the backdrop to the end of a manhunt, as Boston police apprehended 33-year-old Mattapan resident Jordan Albert-Scott. The arrest, made by the Fugitive Unit at approximately 2:20 PM, was in relation to a murder warrant stemming from the early August stabbing of Daniel Coke, 45, of Jamaica Plain, according to Boston Police Department reports.
Family of woman killed in motorcycle crash continue to fight for justice
(WJAR) — From the day Ron Rasmussen and Mylene Geraldo got the call that would change their lives forever, their plea has been for accountability. But they say the man accused of taking their daughter's life continues to walk free today. "Every time we get ready to go to...
Somerset train will soon see new life as Choo-Chew craft kitchen. What to know.
SOMERSET — When one carriage door closes, another swings open. Those saddened by the recent departure of a barbecue restaurant from one of the town's most quirky and familiar dining sites are in for a treat. One month after operations at the iconic Route 6 railroad car got derailed with the closure of Missing...
Woman killed in suspected street racing crash in Plymouth, police say
PLYMOUTH - Police are investigating a suspected street racing car crash on Route 3 South in Plymouth that killed a woman on Friday night. Thirty-year-old Anthony Bradley was allegedly speeding in his Jeep Grand Cherokee in the breakdown lane around 10:30 p.m. when he struck a Mini Cooper in the lane next to him, causing his car to flip. He then hit a Dodge Charger as his car rolled over to the left lane.Bradley and his passenger, a woman in her late 20s, were seriously injured in the crash. The woman was thrown from the vehicle and later died from her...
2 motorcyclists injured following crash in Warwick
(WJAR) — Two motorcyclists were injured on Saturday following a crash in Warwick. The Warwick Police Department responded to the crash Saturday afternoon near the on-ramp to West Natick Road near the CarMax. Police say that one motorcyclist was attempting to avoid a pothole by swerving, but ended up...
Brush fire burns in popular spot at Blue Hills Reservation
Several fire departments were battling a brush fire Saturday at the Blue Hills Reservation in Milton, Massachusetts. The Milton Fire Department confirmed the Department of Conservation and Recreation's forestry division was among several local jurisdictions that responded to the brush fire that was about 2-3 acres of hot spots popping up over several hours.
Fall River Police Superior Officers Association overwhelmingly votes “No Confidence” in Chief Paul Gauvin
Fall River Police Department Sergeant Keith Strong has sent an email to members of the Fall River Police Superior Officers Association (FRPSOA) in regard to the recent vote taken by his organization. Strong is the President of the FRPSOA. Both the FRPOSA and the Fall River Patrolman’s Association were taking...
Physical altercation in McDonalds drive-thru in Fall River leads to arrest
An incident on Saturday involving a knife took place at a Fall River fast-food restaurant. According to Det. Sergeant Moses Pereira, at approximately 10:50 a.m., units responded to the McDonalds located at 1853 South Main Street after the department received reports that a male had brandished a firearm during an altercation.
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