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After winning national championship, Taunton softball team brings home more hardware
SWANSEA— A week after taking home a national title, the Mass Dynamites 14U Fastpitch Softball team (23-8-2) wrapped up the 2024 season with some more local silverware. The Dynamite won the Swansea Extreme 14U Open Tournament Sunday, defeating the New Hampshire Prospects Brisk 14U, 10-2, in the title game Sunday at the...
MAMMA MIA! coming to PPAC in November
The smash hit musical “MAMMA MIA!” will be in Providence, R.I., this November, the Providence Performing Arts Center announced Monday. “MAMMA MIA!” will be performed at the Providence Performing Arts Center from Nov. 12 to 17, 2024. Tickets go on sale to the general public on Aug. 4, at 10 a.m. A box office window and phone sale for tickets will open on Aug. 5, at 10 a.m.
The Chief, the Sergeant and Their Nephew
Josh Perez sees himself as a thinking-man’s drug dealer, according to federal wiretap transcripts. He doesn’t sell drugs to users — he supplies other dealers, say law enforcement officers, who claim the deliveries are worth six figures a pop. He keeps his ten-man crew well-paid and brags he never touches the stuff, according to wiretap transcripts. No guns, no tattoos, no amateur Instagram videos of him and his crew flashing gang signs. No, Jasdrual “Josh” Perez reads Business Insider and likes to watch inspirational TED talks online.
Pedestrian on Coventry's Nooseneck Hill Road struck and killed
COVENTRY – A man was struck and killed Saturday night on Nooseneck Hill Road, according to the Coventry police. He was identified as Michael Danielson, 63, of Coventry. Police officers and members of the Central Coventry Fire Department responded at 9:35 p.m. to the area of 2091 Nooseneck Hill Road for the report of a pedestrian being struck by a motor vehicle, the police said. The driver stayed at the scene and cooperated with the police, the police said. The incident is still under investigation. This article originally appeared on The Providence Journal: Pedestrian on Coventry's Nooseneck Hill Road struck and killed
McGair: For Cumberland Major Division All-Stars, now comes the fun part
Putting a bow on Cumberland’s ride at the R.I. Little League Major Division State Tournament …. • Now comes the fun part – wondering what lies ahead for a collection of 12-year-olds who if they chose to continue playing baseball could end up becoming regulars of seeing their names in print in this very newspaper.
A Rhode Island woman is facing charges following a wrong-way crash in Connecticut
A woman from Rhode Island has been charged by Connecticut State Police in relation to a wrong-way collision that took place on July 27th in Killingly. Meghan Wolfsberger, who is 36 years old, faced charges of operating under the influence, driving in the wrong direction on a divided highway, and operating a motor vehicle with a suspended registration.
News from the Rehoboth Food Pantry
It is hard to believe we are already in August! The Pantry continues to meet the needs of fellow Rehoboth residents who are facing food insecurity - and it is all because of YOU! Your generous donations (monetary, food items, and time) are critical in enabling the pantry to help our neighbors! We are so very thankful to the businesses and residents for all you provide!
Somerset eatery known for Texas inspired BBQ to close this week
A familiar barbeque spot that recently moved to a train in Somerset is closing. Missing Link BBQ opened in a trailer in Dartmouth in July of 2022 at 335 Old Fall River Road and operated there until December where they then moved “Rosie” to 938 Lees River Avenue while renovating the famous train on the property to be used as their new location.
Water advisory put into effect in Woonsocket after large mill fire
WOONSOCKET, R.I. (WLNE) — A water advisory has been put into effect for residents in Woonsocket after a large mill fire. The Woonsocket Water Division shared on Facebook that customers may experience discolored water. The Water Division advised customers from using water for several hours to let the sediment...
Newport Vineyards Wins Wine Accolades
The Big E’s Cider & Wine Competitions named Newport Vineyards’ Rhody Coyote as “Best RI Cider” and its Sauvignon Blanc as “Best RI Grown Wine.” Judges come from a variety of backgrounds, including sommeliers, educators, enologists, cidermakers, writers, importers, retailers and industry consultants from throughout the East Coast, with each entry judged on its own merit, not by how it compares to other ciders in the flight. All medal winners are displayed in The Big E’s Farmers Market, which exposes brands to a potential audience of nearly 1.5 million fairgoers who will attend the Sept. 19-24 event, hosted annually in Springfield, Massachusetts. Rhody Coyote is a hard cider crafted with apples from local orchards, pressed and fermented in Newport Vineyards’ cellar by its winemaking team. Its Sauvignon Blanc is dry and crisp, with herbal and citrus notes on the nose and lemon on the palate. The entire wine line is distributed in Rhode Island via MS Walker.
Showers persist today after overnight soaking
A weak area of low pressure slid onshore late Sunday, supplying the Ocean State with widespread showers and downpours through the overnight hours. Some areas were already closing in on two inches of rainfall as of 5AM this morning. A few instances of ponding and standing water will be possible, so be sure to give some extra time for those morning travels and take it slow.
RIHA Hosts Annual Member Reception
The RI Hospitality Association (RIHA) hosted its annual membership reception on the patio of The Capital Grille in Providence on June 11. Touted as the official kickoff to summer, the event also featured members of the Zannella family, who presented the Alfred A. Zannella Memorial Scholarship and awarded $2,000 to Andrews Arriaza, who just graduated from Providence Career & Technical Academy and will attend Johnson & Wales University this fall. The scholarship was founded in Zannella’s name upon his passing in 2020, honoring his legacy as Executive Vice President of Mancini Beverage, where he was employed for 44 years, and his service as a Board Member of the RIHA, among his long-standing community and industry support. Additionally, David Smiley, Chair, RI Hospitality Education Foundation (RIHEF) and General Manager, Newport Harbor Island Resort, and David Depetrillo, Chairman, RIHEF, joined the 140 RIHA members for networking after the scholarship presentation.
'My time is done': These RI lawmakers won't be back next year
PROVIDENCE – Cue up Paul Simon's famous ode to breakups: "You just slip out the back, Jack/Make a new plan, Stan/You don't need to be coy, Roy/Just get yourself free." Then replace those lyrics with inside-the-clubhouse memories, regrets and, in some cases, reproaches of the small troupe of Rhode Island lawmakers saying, in...
Vote: What is the 2023-24 Taunton Daily Gazette Team of the Year?
Another eventful year of high school sports has come and gone in the Greater Taunton area. Once again, the area was home to a pair of state champion teams, but this time both were on the girls side as Taunton softball made it four straight in Division 1 and Dighton-Rehoboth softball took home...
Diman football eyes another playoff appearance in 2024
FALL RIVER — The Diman football team punched its ticket to the postseason last season for the first time since 2013. Now the Bengals like to repeat their performance in 2024. Diman finished the season 4-6. This season's Mayflower Athletic Conference Large schedule for Diman include Southeastern, Blue Hills and Bristol-Plymouth. The Bengals will...
Two groups will figure out a plan for Fall River's Bank Street Armory. What's in store.
FALL RIVER — Last January, the City Council rejected a plan to sell the Bank Street Armory and renovate it into a market-rate housing development, and ever since there’s been little movement to develop the nearly 127-year-old fortress-like building. But some movement may be afoot, after members of the council's Committee on Ordinances and Legislation invited the members of the Historical Commission and Preservation Society of Fall River to help devise a plan for its future use. ...
Timeless Fall River multi-family full of charm sells for over $600K: Weekly home sales
This week’s top-selling property in Fall River is a colossal multi-family that sold for $680,000. Built in 1900, 974 Plymouth Avenue is a stunning showpiece of the period. The 4,299 square feet of living space is full of charming bits. The home offers gorgeous wood floors, custom built-ins, high ceilings, and sundrenched rooms. It...
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