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Massachusetts Democrat expresses concerns with DNC’s plans to hold roll-call vote ahead of convention
Rep. Jake Auchincloss (D-Mass.) on Sunday criticized the Democratic National Committee’s (DNC) plans to hold a virtual roll-call vote to nominate President Biden ahead of the convention next month, arguing the party needs more time to discuss the best solution for the party moving forward. “That roll call should happen at the convention, I’ve been…
Mass. Man Finds Rare, Very Dangerous Tick On Him
Sickness from a tick bite is a regular concern for folks in Massachusetts during active season. When one thinks of a tick bite they usually think of lyme disease, however there is a population of a new to Massachusetts ticks they don't carry the bacteria that causes lyme but something else.
Pawtucket wants to revive the derelict area around the Apex building. Here's how.
PAWTUCKET – The city wants to hear from developers interested in redeveloping the long-derelict area around the former Apex department store building. Pawtucket acquired the unusual ziggurat-roofed Apex building for $17.7 million 2½ years ago after protracted negotiations with the former owner led to an eminent domain process and court-approved settlement.
In PBS series, Worcester State alum Brian Skerry explores climate change in Gulf of Maine
Award-winning ocean photographer, film producer and Milford native Brian Skerry recalls scuba diving in Eastport, Maine, the most eastern city of the continental United States and often called the place where the sun rises first. "I used to go diving all the time (in Eastport). It was like walking into an aquarium...
Mass. residents among those sick in deadly multi-state listeria outbreak
Two Massachusetts residents are among those who have become sick as part of a deadly multi-state outbreak of listeria that has been linked to eating deli meats, according to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC). So far, 28 people in 12 different state have become sick due to the bacteria...
VOTE: What is the MetroWest/Milford Daily News 2023-24 Boys High School Team of the Year?
The dog days of summer are as good a time as any to reflect on the school year past. Some teams rose to the occasion. It was expected for a few, while others shocked with their success. But as with any group, the question becomes but who was THE BEST?...
Maine, New Hampshire, & Massachusetts Residents Warned About Microsoft Outage-Related Scam
Most of us were pretty shocked when we woke up on Friday morning to the news that a widespread Microsoft outage was causing problems worldwide. Millions of us had to deal with issues involving the use of our bank cards, airline flights, and our Windows laptops. While most of the...
The members of the Daily News Softball All-Star team for spring of 2024
After combing over statistics and results, and with the guidance of local athletic directors and coaches, we at the Daily News selected All-Stars for baseball, softball, boys and girls lacrosse, boys volleyball, boys and girls tennis, boys and girls track and field and rugby. Although the sports and skill sets may vary, there’s no denying that this group put up otherworldly numbers this spring while...
PHOTOS: Take a Peek Inside of Karen Read’s Mansfield, Massachusetts, Home
One of the most captivating and polarizing events throughout New England recently has without a doubt been the Karen Read trial. The details of the trial won't be outlined here for no other reason than there have been and still are so many moving parts to the case, ruling, motions filed after the dismissal, etc., that it'd be ridiculous for someone as uneducated with the law as this writer is to try and recap it.
Plymouth County DA identifies Lakeville swimmer
LAKEVILLE, Mass. (WLNE) — A man who was recovered from Long Pond in Lakeville on Saturday after he went missing during “Pond-A-Palooza” has been identified. The Plymouth County District Attorney’s Office said Todd Page died on Saturday after he went missing in the pond during the afternoon hours at the Eagles Club on County Street.
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.
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...
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,...
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...
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