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Embattled Warwick Official DiPetrillo Takes a Second Month of Medical Leave
In late June, the embattled Director of the City of Warwick’s water division, Terry DiPetrillo, went on extended paid sick leave for a month. DiPetrillo has been under more and more scrutiny, and there are calls for him to be removed. Actions by DiPetrillo are at the center of...
Seekonk Athletic Boosters Club Annual Golf Tournament
The Seekonk Athletic Boosters Club will hold their annual golf tournament on Monday, October 7 at 9:00 at Ledgemont Country Club. The cost of $150 per player includes 18 holes of golf, cart and buffet lunch. It’s a great opportunity to play a beautiful course. All funds raised from...
Alex Clemmey, former Hendricken star, key part of trade deadline deal; where he's going
Alex Clemmey has graduated from coveted Major League Baseball draft pick in 2023 to centerpiece of a deadline deal in 2024. The former standout at Bishop Hendricken was a headliner in a Monday evening trade between the Cleveland Guardians and Washington Nationals. Clemmey and two fellow prospects were exchanged for veteran outfielder Lane Thomas. ...
2024 Jeep Grand Wagoneer Named NEMPA Best Premium Full-size SUV for Second Year
•New England Motor Press Association (NEMPA) names 2024 Jeep® Grand Wagoneer Best Premium Full-size SUV two years running. •Built on a solid foundation of premium American craftsmanship, the 2024 Jeep Grand Wagoneer perfectly blends superior comfort, exceptional luxury and advanced technology with legendary Jeep 4x4 capability. •NEMPA jurors cover...
Stop & Shop to Close 15 Store Locations in New England
This is going to be a rough holiday season for many Stop & Shop employees in New England. The Company announced that it is closing 32 "underperforming" stores on or before November 2, 2024, including 8 Massachusetts locations, 5 Connecticut locations and 2 in Rhode Island. The article states that...
Rat poison discovered on fences of Vintage Pet Rescue
FOSTER, R.I. (WLNE) — A local pet rescue found rat poison in their yard this morning, and one dog had to be taken to the veterinarian. Vintage Pet Rescue of Foster reported on their Facebook page this afternoon that they discovered multiple pieces of rat poison along their fence.
Man arrested on multiple drug charges pleads not guilty
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) — A man charged with multiple felonies pleaded not guilty today in court. 58-year-old Jose Parra Reyes was charged with one count of possession of more than one kilogram of fentanyl, one count of possession of more than one kilogram of heroin, one count of possession of more than one kilogram of cocaine, four counts of possession with intent to deliver a controlled substance, one count of possession of a stolen firearm, four counts of possession of a firearm with intent to deliver controlled substances, four counts of possession of a firearm while previously convicted of a crime of violence, and five counts of possessing a prohibited large capacity feeding device.
MBTA to run special event trains to New England Patriots home games all season long
(WJAR) — The MBTA Commuter Rail and Keolis announced they will be offering round-trip, special event train service to New England Patriots home games from Boston and Providence. Each of the round-trip event train tickets will be $10, according to officials. The train service for the two preseason games...
Providence’s Tiny Bar and ISCO Team Up
Tiny Bar in Providence showcased spirits from Providence-based distillery The Industrious Spirit Company (ISCO) at its Tiny Raw Bar event featuring West Passage Oyster Company on June 17. The hand-raised oysters, which hail from the West Passage of Narragansett Bay, were paired with ISCO’s Seaflow Gin and Ostreida Oyster Vodka in cocktails and sips. The Tiny Bar event also offered special themed Pride Month cocktails to benefit the Youth Pride Rhode Island and the Trevor Project nonprofits. Bottled at 81 proof, ISCO Seaflow Gin is made from organic corn, organic juniper, New England oysters, regeneratively farmed New England seaweed, citrus and flowers. Naturally ocean blue in hue, it is a maritime-inspired gin made with local oysters and seaweed. Part of ISCO’s mainstay spirits lineup of Ostreida Oyster Vodka, Structural Vodka, Ornamental Gin, Blue Velvet Bourbon, Patina Bourbon Barrel Aged Gin and Gemma Crystal Vodka, the spirits are distributed by Horizon Beverage Co. of Rhode Island.
North Providence police will host National Night Out Aug. 6
NORTH PROVIDENCE – Town residents are invited to join more than 38 million people across 17,000 communities, U.S. territories, and military bases for National Night Out. The event where residents connect with law enforcement is scheduled for Tuesday, Aug. 6, from 6 to 8 p.m. at Notte Park/Camp Meehan.
'I'm not some stupid kid:' Woonsocket mayoral candidate's nomination papers sent to police
WOONSOCKET – The city’s Board of Canvassers has asked police to investigate “irregularities” in the nomination papers of mayoral candidate Keith Harrison, including more than a dozen signatures on one nomination page alone that the board says do not match signatures on file. Former Cranston Mayor Allan Fung, a lawyer working in the city solicitor’s office, said the board met in executive session Monday night and voted to have law enforcement review the nomination papers for any...
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