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Karen Read supporters' lawns damaged by bleach-filled balloons, report says
Authorities are investigating lawns damaged by bleach-filled balloons at homes of supporters of high-profile murder defendant Karen Read, according to a report by NBC Boston. Three people were identified by the news outlet as having their properties damaged, two of which have filed police reports. In the news report published...
Providence Fire Department holding recruiting drive
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) — The Providence Fire Department is taking applications for the 56th Providence Fire Department Training Academy, focusing on bolstering diversity. The application process runs until the end of August and the academy will begin in early 2025. “As we kick off our recruitment drive, we are...
2024-25 Big East Women’s Basketball Summer Check-In: Providence Friars
2023-24 Big East Finish: Tied for 8th, lost the conference tournament tiebreaker to Butler to be the #9 seed. Final 2023-24 Her Hoop Stats Ranking: #167 out of 360 teams. Postseason? After downing Butler, 75-60, in the first round of the Big East tournament, the Friars got obliterated by UConn, 86-53, in the quarterfinals. Somehow, a 13-20 record was good enough to earn a bye in the WNIT, which was the tertiary postseason tournament behind the NCAA tourney and the WBIT. Even with extra rest on Colgate as well as home court advantage, PC’s season ended with a 54-41 loss in their first WNIT game.
Taunton mayor charged with A&B with dangerous weapon (a crowbar). What court records say
TAUNTON — Taunton Mayor Shaunna O'Connell allegedly bit her husband, attacked him with a small crowbar and then jumped on the roof of his car to keep him from leaving during an argument Friday evening, he told police prior to her arrest. The details of the incident were part of a Taunton Police report in court documents Monday. The mayor was arraigned Monday in Taunton District Court on charges of assault and battery on a household member...
National Ice Cream Month trivia
Did you know that July is National Ice Cream Month? In honor of this, on The Rhode Show today, Brendan Kirby the ice cream knowledge of Will Gilbert and Audrey McClelland in the form of a Kirby Kwiz. Play along and have some fun!. Rhode Show Content Disclaimer: The information,...
2-time All-Star slugger says Red Sox lowballed him in free agency
The Boston Red Sox might like to have one free-agent negotiation back. Speaking this week amid a weekend series against the Red Sox, Los Angeles Dodgers slugger Teoscar Hernandez spoke about how he ended up with the Dodgers over the Red Sox, whom he was also in talks with during the winter. Hernandez said that... The post 2-time All-Star slugger says Red Sox lowballed him in free agency appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.
Temple Men's Basketball To Face Rhode Island In The Hall Of Fame Classic
The Temple University men's basketball team added a familiar foe to its schedule as the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame announced the Owls will face Rhode Island in the Hall of Fame Classic at the MassMutual Center in Springfield, Mass. on December 21. "We're excited to be a part of...
Forbes pegs RI as one of the most expensive states to live in. Here's what is driving that ranking.
According to a new Forbes.com report, it's really expensive and it's housing costs – both mortgages and rent – driving up the cost of living in the state. Forbes looked at several data sources to see how every state ranked in various measures. They were:. Cost of living,...
New construction in Taunton Industrial Park hopes to bring more 'tough tech' to area
TAUNTON – While a tenant is not yet known, construction has begun on a new facility at Myles Standish Industrial Park. The 180,000 square foot manufacturing facility, being built to lease at 55 Dever Drive, sits inside the new business park where the former Dever State School once stood.
The Taunton Junior City Open is back. Here's when it is and how to register.
TAUNTON— The Silver City's annual youth golf tournament is back. The 2024 Taunton Junior City Open will be held on Aug. 12-13 at the John F. Parker Municipal Golf Course, with tee times starting at 7:30 a.m. on both days. The tournament is divided into three divisions based on...
Video: Des McAnuff Gives a Speech Following Final Performance of THE WHO'S TOMMY
The critically acclaimed production of The Who’s TOMMY played its final performance on Broadway yesterday, Sunday, July 21. As BroadwayWorld previously announced, a National Tour will launch at the Providence Performing Arts Center (PPAC) in Providence, RI in the Fall of 2025. Following the musical's final performance last night,...
Fire shuts two Chalkstone Avenue businesses
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WJAR) — A fire forced a Providence pub to close its doors. Video showed the moment the corner of Chalkstone and River avenues turned into an inferno. "Overall reaction, it’s kind of like wow, just wow," said Meki Thomas. Thomas lives down the street. He saw...
Chatfield Finishes 29th at KFT’s Price Cutter Championship
Former Rhode Island Amateur champion Davis Chatfield finished in a tie for 29th this week at the Price Cutter Charity Championship on the Korn Ferry Tour. Chatfield finished 16-under for the tournament after two rounds of 66, a 68 and a final round 70. The tournament was won by Matt...
Attleboro man drowns in Rutland jet ski incident, authorities say
Authorities recovered the body in Turkey Hill Pond on Saturday. A 46-year-old Attleboro man died in a jet ski incident in Rutland on Saturday, Rutland police said. The Rutland Police Department and Rutland Fire Department were dispatched to Turkey Hill Pond around 4:30 p.m. after reports of a jet ski overturned in the water, police said in a statement. Witnesses reported the jet ski’s operator was “in depressed” before going missing underwater, according to police.
Adriana Eaton Wins Kirkbrae Women’s Club Championship
Moses Brown star Adriana Eaton won the Kirkbrae Women’s Club Championship on Sunday. Eaton beat Jordan Vrees 6&5 to claim her first club championship. The soon to be junior at Moses Brown was four-up through the front nine before closing out the match on the 13th hole. Next up...
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