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Almost $16 million in certified free cash thanks to ARPA cash investments
FALL RIVER — The millions the city received from the American Rescue Plan Act funding has afforded Fall River many infrastructure- and community-based projects it normally would not have been able to afford. It also has another benefit with an infusion of surplus money from the 2024 budget through interest earned on the one-time infusion of cash. ...
Top stories: South Coast Rail weekend service; Correia claims 'extortion' by lawyer
As we kick off a new week, let's take a look back at the week that was. The Herald News' All-Scholastic picks for: high school boys' volleyball, high school boys and girls lacrosse, high school girls tennis, and high school boys tennis. The Tiverton School Committee voted on a balanced...
Providence's 49th Annual Cape Verdean Independence Festival held Sunday
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WJAR) — According to the Rhode Island Cape Verdean Heritage organization, their annual festival is the oldest celebration of Cape Verdean Independence in the United States. Featuring traditional music, dance and food, along with cultural, health/wellness and educational tents, the event attracted hundreds to the area surrounding...
Services and scholarship announced for 25-year-old nurse killed in Rhode Island bicycle crash
A local woman who died after she was hit by a vehicle in Rhode Island is being remembered. According to police, on Monday, at just after 9:30 p.m., an officer of the Smithfield Police Department located a female bicyclist who was struck by a vehicle in the area of 140 Pleasant View Avenue.
TIVERTON FOUR CORNERS ART CENTER
Join Us in Celebrating Indigenous Arts, Cultures, and Brilliance. 2024, Cambridge, MA. Indigenous Peoples’ rights organization, Cultural Survival, returns in hosting their eclectic Summer Bazaars featuring Indigenous cultures, arts, music, and food from around the world. After a hiatus due to the pandemic, on July 20-21, 2024 the Cultural Survival Bazaar will take place in the historic city of Newburyport, at Inn Street & Market Square. On July 27-28, 2024, the Cultural Survival Bazaar will return to Tiverton Four Corners Art Center, in Tiverton, RI, for its 21st season!
Sizzling summer heat returns to the region
Summer's at full throttle today with high humidity and temperatures surging towards 90 degrees away from the coast. The marine layer has eroded through this morning, with any lingering fog situated off the south coast. Heat index values this afternoon will be flirting with heat advisory criteria, likely reaching the mid 90s north and west of I-95.
Woonsocket man dies after being run over on July 1; warrant issued for alleged killer
PROVIDENCE − A 31-year-old Woonsocket man, allegedly run over by a man during a dispute on July 1, died at the Rhode Island Hospital on Saturday. Michael Lefebvre, 31, of Woonsocket, was hit by a vehicle allegedly driven by Andrew Martin, 37, of Woonsocket, who then fled the scene.
Bryant Basketball: In-depth look at star senior wing Earl Timberlake
Fourth of July is over and summer workouts have started for most of the teams in the country. That means that the season is getting closer. It has been an eventful offseason, especially with the sheer amount of players in the transfer portal and the ever changing NIL view. It was honestly hard to follow all of the moves that occurred. Now that the rosters are set its time to bring back the mid major player spotlight articles.
RIPTA SERVICE CALL CENTER HOURS
Call Center Will Now Be Open on Weekends Starting Saturday, July 6, 2024. Providence, Rhode Island… The Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) is pleased to announce the expansion of its Customer Service Call Center hours. Beginning Saturday, July 6, 2024, the Call Center will now be open on weekends to better serve its passengers. The new hours of operation will be Monday through Friday from 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM, and Saturday and Sunday from 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM and 1PM to 4PM.
NBA's Summer League will have lots of Rhode Island connections
Games are obviously in short supply when July rolls around, but the business of college basketball remains alive and well throughout the year. NBA Summer League invitations, offseason team trips, coaching changes and transfers are still ongoing. It’s been three months since the Final Four and it’s still four months until opening night in November but that matters little. ...
Massachusetts woman killed in crash on Route 495 remembered as gift doll maker and crafter
A woman who was killed in a fatal highway crash on Saturday is being remembered. According to Massachusetts State Police, at just after 3:15 p.m., State Troopers assigned to the Middleborough Barracks responded to a single-vehicle crash on Route 495 southbound in Bridgewater that resulted in the death of passenger in the vehicle.
Heat advisory for 4 Massachusetts counties for Monday and Tuesday
A heat advisory was issued by the National Weather Service on Sunday at 3:39 p.m. valid from Monday noon until Tuesday 8 p.m. for Southern Worcester as well as Middlesex, Norfolk, Bristol and Plymouth counties. The weather service states, "Heat index values up to 97 degrees expected." "Hot temperatures and...
Director helps chart a new course for Stonington's 'Como'
Jul. 7—STONINGTON — The Stonington Community Center has a lot going for it, including Matt Haugen, its executive director for the past year, who comes with a doctorate in sports management as well as the unusual ability to speak Mandarin Chinese. A native of Logan, Utah, who grew up in Austin, Texas, the 41-year-old Haugen spent three years coaching tennis in China outside the capital of ...
Swansea spot to serve food all while giving artists and crafters a platform
A unique eatery is coming to the Fall River area. One Horse Pizzeria & Saloon at 1635 G.A.R. Highway (Route 6) in Swansea closed just over a year ago and an establishment will now be taking its place. The Jitterbug Cafe will soon be opening at the location, according to...
Boston Braces for Sweltering Week Ahead with Possible Showers and Thunderstorms
The forecast for Boston points towards a hot and sticky continuation, with the National Weather Service reporting "partly sunny" skies today and a high approaching 87 degrees; calm winds from the southwest will become a gentle breeze in the morning. As the sun sets, the skies will remain "partly cloudy" and temperatures are predicted to dip to a comfortable 71 degrees, while the west wind maintains a leisurely pace between 3 to 6 mph, according to the NWS forecast.
Sunday cartoon: Kids’ bike safety
BURRILLVILLE – I’ve witnessed way too many kids riding bikes without wearing protective helmets over the past couple of weeks. It’s the summer season and there are plenty of kids riding their bikes outside enjoying their school vacation. I am happy to see kids outside playing and participating in wheeled sports activities, and playing baseball, basketball and football, instead of being inside playing video games, but their safety is my overall concern. Bike safety is extremely important, including wearing protective helmets to prevent head injuries that may be sustained if a child falls off a bike and hits the ground with a hard impact. Anything can happen at any given time. Take precautions helps reduce unintended injuries when it comes to children and families. We want children to be safer while riding their bikes. Kids should try to avoid busy streets and ride on a designated bike path. Kids should also wear bright colored clothing so they are easily seen while riding on their bikes.
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