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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...
'This work is my heart': Meet the new leader of the Nonviolence Institute.
PROVIDENCE – Lisa Pina-Warren grew up on the South Side of Providence, where she saw firsthand the cost of violence in the shooting deaths or incarceration of friends and family members. Her grandmother lived in the West End, giving her insight into the Washington Park community. “My roots are very deep on the...
A driver checks on a pedestrian she has hit -- before a second driver hits both people
WARWICK − A pedestrian was dead and a woman was seriously injured Sunday night after a hit-and-run on Quaker Lane, according to Warwick police. A witness told police that the 26-year-old woman had stopped her vehicle and was checking on the 44-year-old man after she had hit him near 709 Quaker Lane, said Warwick police Capt. Charles Boisseau. ...
Dragonfly swarm chases away Rhode Island beachgoers
MISQUAMICUT BEACH, R.I. — An apocalyptic swarm of dragonflies quickly brought a calm day at the beach to an end. Thousands of dragonflies swarmed Misquamicut Beach on Saturday, with beachgoers trying to run for cover and screaming, The Associated Press reported. It is not known what caused the insects...
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...
EG Calendar: Low Key Hearing Continues; Eddy’s Shoe at Academy
If you have an 02818 event you want to share and is open to all, send it to [email protected]. Town Council meeting – The panel will review an agreement with the state Dept. of Transportation laying out responsibilities for the repaving and sidewalk work on Main Street. They will also consider a switch from Colliers at the School Construction manager to Left Field, following Town Manager Andy Nota’s inability to reach a suitable contract with Colliers. Finally, the panel will continue a hearing on municipal court violations against LowKey bar. The meeting starts at 6:30 p.m. in Council Chambers at Town Hall. Find the full agenda and Zoom link HERE.
Drivers, passenger hospitalized following two accidents in North Smithfield on Sunday
NORTH SMITHFIELD – Two accidents in North Smithfield on Sunday led to serious injuries for those involved and delays for others traveling on Route 146 and Great Road. The first was an accident involving two motorcycles and a car at the intersection of Route 146 southbound and Sayles Hill Road in the early afternoon on Sunday, July 28. North Smithfield Fire & Rescue Chief David Chartier said that both motorcycle drivers sustained serious injuries and were transported to Rhode Island Hospital.
Somerset’s Missing Link BBQ Is Saying Goodbye After Two Years
A Somerset restaurant is saying goodbye to its beloved patrons. Known for its contemporary New England approach to classic American BBQ, Missing Link BBQ shared the heartbreaking news that the Texas-inspired eatery on Lees River Avenue will serve its last plate on Sunday, August 4, after two years in business.
Kitten trapped below Fall River boardwalk saved by Animal Rescue League of Boston
This past week, a nine-week-old kitten became stranded at the bottom of a steep embankment beneath a boardwalk in Fall River, near the Cove Restaurant and Marina, according to a press release from the Animal Rescue League of Boston. A couple walking in the area heard the kitten mewing and contacted the ARL. According to the release, ARL Field Services spotted the kitten on a rock, about 20 feet below the boardwalk. The area was not accessible without risk of injury, and responders were worried the kitten might run if they went down to him. ARL contacted Fall River Animal Control for assistance in the rescue.
Fall River Public Schools appoints Brian Lally as Director of Human Resources
FALL RIVER — Superintendent Tracy Curley has announced that Brian Lally has been appointed as Director of Human Resources for Fall River Public Schools. Over his nearly 15-year career in education, Lally has served in multiple classroom, leadership and administrative roles. He started as a special education teacher in Cranston, Rhode Island, before becoming a middle school assistant principal in that district. He also served as an assistant principal and later a principal at Wickford Middle School in North Kingstown, Rhode Island, as well as the district’s Director of Human Resources. Most recently, he was Director of Human Resources in Barrington, Rhode Island.
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.
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.
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