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Providence - “Best Run City” - Sends Out Tax Bills After They Are Due
Providence Mayor Brett Smiley claims that he is running the “best run city” in America. While national rankings put Providence at 60th, more governing issues are cropping up, raising more questions about the Smiley administration’s management. The most recent faux pas was this past week when the...
To reduce racist bullying, Mass. attorney general steps in with action plan for Southwick schools
Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell is stepping in with an action plan at the Southwick-Tolland-Granville Regional School District. This comes after complaints of racist bullying, including when Southwick Regional School students held a mock slave auction on Snapchat in February. The district will follow a 12-step plan to ensure...
NEW: Man Shot and Killed in Front of Walmart in Providence
A man was shot and killed in Providence overnight, GoLocal has learned. The incident occurred shortly after 1 AM Saturday morning in front of the Walmart on Silver Spring Street. The Walmart was not open at the time of the shooting. It marks the city’s fifth homicide of the year....
Crash At Bedford Tolls Leads To DUI Arrest
BEDFORD, N.H. – One person was arrested for driving under the influence after a crash at the Bedford tolls. At 5:07 p.m. Friday, July 26, 2024, State Troopers from the Troop B barracks responded to a crash on the F.E. Everett Turnpike at the southbound tolls in Bedford. Troopers arrived and found a Ford Ranger pickup truck with severe disabling damage in a tollbooth lane.
EG’s RIM Best of Rhode Island Winners
Above: Corinne Steinbrenner, Elizabeth McNamara and Deron Murphy represented EG News at the RIM Best of celebration July 25. East Greenwich was well represented at Rhode Island Monthly’s annual Best of Rhode Island celebration Thursday night at the WaterFire Arts Center in Providence, starting with none other than your friendly neighborhood online local news website. That’s right, readers named East Greenwich News the Best Local Newspaper/Online News Source in the state. We are honored!
Tuesday, July 30: Women in Fishing
NEEDHAM, Mass. — Tonight, we meet women who are making their mark in the commercial fishing industry. Off the New Hampshire Seacoast, we join “That Salty Blonde” (her social media handle), who describes her challenge breaking into the industry. Erika Tarantal heads to Maine, where she meets women helping to build the booming kelp industry. We also meet women who are supporting the industryonshore, and pay a visit to New Bedford’s Fishing Heritage Center.
Thursday, August 1: Labors of Love
NEEDHAM, Mass. — Tonight, Ted Reinstein brings us the moving story of this local man determined to get to know his grandfather, long after his passing. Also tonight, Ted meets a local couple on a mission to restore a long-neglected Jewish cemetery in Poland; a mother-and-son on a mission to help revive a community in the Berkshires with the reopening of its general store; and a Rhode Islander on a mission to give sanctuary to exotic birds.
Man jumps into Providence River to allegedly evade police
PROVIDENCE, R.I. — A man allegedly fleeing from police jumped into the Providence River Friday night. Police said he was holding what appeared to be a small bag containing narcotics. According to officials, the man refused to leave the water. An officer suffered a minor injury attempting to grab...
Stop & Shop, Big Y delis have reopened after listeria prevention measures
UPDATE: Delis at Stop & Shop and Big Y have reopened, according to the supermarkets. Earlier: Stop & Shop and Big Y are temporarily closing their delis and removing several Boar's Head products for sale due to a potential listeria presence, the companies announced at midafternoon Friday. ...
Worcester writers among contributors to 'Clementinos' writing program anthology
There will be a book launch celebration for “Clementinos: Voices from the Clemente Writing Project” from noon to 2 p.m. July 27 at Salisbury House Ballroom, 61 Harvard St., Worcester. The book, according to a statement from Mass Humanities, features writing by Massachusetts residents “who share their understanding of the Commonwealth through lived experiences in Brockton, Dorchester, Holyoke, New Bedford, Springfield and Worcester.”
Big Boston law firm plans to open Worcester practice, with high-profile local lawyers
WORCESTER — Well-known Bowditch & Dewey lawyer Michael Angelini and several other seasoned firm veterans will soon be leaving to start a new Worcester practice with Boston-based Prince Lobel Tye. “Virtually our entire finance, transactions, business and litigation groups in Worcester are leaving, myself included,” Angelini — who has worked at the Bowditch...
'The next Popeyes'? Owners of soon-to-open Worcester chicken restaurant have high hopes
WORCESTER — A Korean fried chicken restaurant should be coming soon to take up the former downtown ProteinHouse location at 145 Front St. A partner in the restaurant, Cluck & Crispy Chicken, told the city License Commission on Thursday that the business is planning an August or early September opening. ...
New From the Desk of the Select Board - July 23, 2024 Update!
An update was provided to the community and the Board regarding the trash and recycling program and the transition to Casella. During the month of June 10,689 carts were successfully delivered to residents, with an additional 105 carts delievered in July that were purchased by residents for extra use. There...
'It makes no sense': Worcester city councilor shares concerns over Gov. Healey's changes to shelter policy
WORCESTER, Mass. — A Worcester city councilor says Gov. Maura Healey's recent changes to the state's emergency shelter system don't make sense. The Healey administration announced Tuesday families seeking shelter in the state’s overflow sites can stay for five days before being turned out on their own. People in need of assistance would also have to wait six months before becoming eligible for long-term housing.
Out to Lunch series fills Worcester Common
WORCESTER — The Out to Lunch Festival and Farmers Market series continued Thursday, with hundreds converging on downtown. The sounds of the Matt Savage Groove Experiment filled Worcester Common. The series continues each Thursday through Aug. 15. More: Out to Lunch series This article originally appeared on Telegram & Gazette: Out to Lunch series fills Worcester Common
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