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Johnston cat shelter in need of kitten food
JOHNSTON, R.I. (WLNE) — The Community Cat Care Center in Johnston said it is almost out of wet kitten food and is asking the public for donations. The shelter said it has over 50 mother cats and kittens in foster care and only one box of canned food left.
Collier Park Closed Until Further Notice
We love Collier Point Park. This hidden gem offers fishing piers, boat launches, and benches on the boardwalk for enjoying this unique perspective of the city. A tower provides vistas up and down the bay and visitors were once able to walk right under the Iway over to the hurricane barrier, but since May, the access gate has been closed. We just found out about this courtesy of Rob Smith, staff writer over at ecoRI News. The property owners claim there has been serious damage caused by vandals. Obviously some of this must have been caught on the 24-hour surveillance cameras and presumably the video has been turned over to the police. We will have to look up the police report and see if any arrests have been made.
Embattled Ex-District Court administrator, and alleged whistleblower, killed in Warwick hit-and-run
WARWICK – Warwick police have identified the pedestrian killed Sunday on Route 2 Sunday by an alleged hit-and-run driver as embattled former state District Court administrator Nicholas R. Cote. Cote, 44, who was living in Florida and recently survived a car crash, was killed Sunday night after being struck by a hit-and-run driver near a strip mall complex at 709 Quaker Lane, the police said. ...
RIDOH recommends reopening the swimming area at Hope Community Service Pond in Scituate
SCITUATE, R.I. (WLNE) — The Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) has recommended reopening the swimming area at Hope Community Service Pond because bacteria counts have returned to safe levels. According to a release, RIDOH will continue to monitor and review beach water quality through Labor Day. The status...
Eldredge Principal Seger Takes SK Job
He’s been hired as the new assistant superintendent in South Kingstown. Dan Seger told Eldredge families last week that he’s leaving the job of principal, having accepted the assistant superintendent post in South Kingstown. He will be working with former EG Asst. Supt. Michael Podraza, who took the top job there in May. Seger has been principal at Eldredge for seven years.
Teresa Paiva Weed announces retirement as Hospital Association of Rhode Island president
PROVIDENCE – After seven years as president of the Hospital Association of Rhode Island, Teresa Paiva Weed is retiring at the end of this summer, according to a press release from HARI. “It has been an honor to serve as President of the Hospital Association of Rhode Island and to advocate on behalf of the hospitals in Rhode Island to ensure they can continue to provide the highest quality health care for all Rhode Islanders. I am...
Feast of the Blessed Sacrament Parade Will Be Nationally Televised for the First Time Ever
For the first time, the Feast Parade will receive national viewership. Thanks to the efforts of Sociable!, the City of New Bedford, and the Feast of the Blessed Sacrament, the 108th Feast Parade will be broadcast nationally on the Cox Media Yurview network. It’s a huge win for the city...
Dartmouth Golfer Katherine Sung Nominated for NCAA Woman of the Year
Katherine Sung, a standout in Dartmouth's women's golf, has been nominated for the NCAA Woman of the Year award, adding to her impressive list of achievements both academically and athletically. Sung led Dartmouth's women's golf team to its first-ever Ivy League Championship. Throughout her collegiate career, Sung achieved the lowest...
Mass. makes community college free for everyone statewide. How to get a degree debt-free.
FALL RIVER — If you've never gotten a college degree, Bristol Community College is now literally giving them away for free — as long as you study and earn it. Gov. Maura Healey on Monday signed into law the $57.78 billion Fiscal 2025 state budget, which in part establishes the MassEducate program, a...
New York Bagel Co. is growing and looking to hire for several positions in Fall River, Dartmouth, Taunton
After holding a grand re-opening at their Fall River location at 1572 President Ave in April, the new New York Bagel Co. ownership of city councilor, real estate broker, and owner of Al Mac’s Diner and Al Mac’s On-the-Go, Cliff Ponte Jr, Fall River Firefighter Kyle Lima and his wife Dawn Lima have announced that they are growing and looking to hire at their 1572 President Ave, Fall River and 272 State Road, Dartmouth locations in addition to their yet to open Taunton spot at 1939 Bay Street.
Fall River’s Great Feast of the Holy Ghost: Your guide to parades, music, food and more
FALL RIVER — The Great Feast of the Holy Ghost of New England — arguably the largest event honoring the Azores’ religious and cultural traditions in the United States — will return to Kennedy Park in Fall River from Aug. 21 to 25. Celebrated since 1986,...
Fall River Man Arrested for Making ‘Violent Threats’ With Hammer
FALL RIVER (WBSM) — Police have arrested a man accused of making multiple violent threats to the public over the weekend with a hammer. Sean Dacosta, 50, has been charged with disturbing the peace, terroristic threats, carrying a dangerous weapon and disorderly conduct. On Saturday, July 27, officers responded...
Prov Council President Says Smiley Caused “Unnecessary Confusion” on Tax Bills
On Saturday, GoLocal reported that Providence Mayor Brett Smiley blamed the City Council and a software outage for the tax bills going out after they were due. City Council President Rachel Miller fired back on Monday. Miller said, “It is puzzling that the Mayor’s Office would misrepresent this situation after...
Vigils held for Sonya Massey across the nation
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) — Dozens of Rhode Islanders joined together on the Rhode Island State House steps yesterday, holding a vigil for Sonya Massey. Vigils across the nation took place over the weekend. The 36-year-old mother was gunned down and killed by a police officer. She called 911 for...
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