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McKee pays a visit to math program at Woonsocket High School
(WJAR) — Gov. Dan McKee will visit a math program in Woonsocket on Wednesday. The governor will visit with an algebra readiness program at Woonsocket High School. Over the week McKee has been highlighting educational initiatives. On Tuesday he highlighted the “Beyond the Bell” summer learning program.
North Providence arson suspect accused of throwing cup of feces, fluids at correctional officers
CENTRAL FALLS, R.I. (WLNE) –A Rhode Island man in federal custody who was charged with setting fire to a church earlier this year is now allegedly facing additional charges. Kevin Colantonio, 35, of North Providence, was arrested back in February on an arson charge after investigators spotted him on surveillance footage setting fire to Shiloh Gospel Temple Ministries.
Spotted Lanternfly sightings prompt action from local resident
NORTH PROVIDENCE – Katherine Feist was tending her vegetable garden off Smith Street last week when she came across two Spotted Lanternflies, an invasive insect attracted to grapevines and fruit trees that can be detrimental to food sources. As someone who has been into gardening her whole life and...
Greco calls North Providence home for 100 years
NORTH PROVIDENCE – If you ask Evelyn Greco what she has most enjoyed about spending 100 years in town, she would probably say having her family in close proximity and having her home of 64 years to come back to every day. “North Providence is a nice place to...
DEM says owner removed hazardous waste from Woonsocket mill before fire
WOONSOCKET – Hazardous waste had been removed from a vacant Woonsocket mill before it was destroyed by fire overnight Sunday, according to the state Department of Environmental Management. The DEM had been working with the owner of the mill, 20 Privilege St. LLC, to clean out hazardous waste left behind by the previous...
Woburn lawyer, 3 others charged with trying to sneak drugs into R.I. jail
Correctional officers allegedly recovered papers soaked in synthetic marijuana. Court documents unsealed in federal court in Providence, Rhode Island on Tuesday revealed that a Massachusetts attorney, a Connecticut woman, and two individuals detained in the Donald W. Wyatt Detention Facility, participated in a scheme to smuggle contraband, according to U.S. Attorney Zachary A. Cunha.
Investigation launched into Warwick School Department's handling of contracts
WARWICK, R.I. — Rhode Island State Police are investigating the Warwick School Department over allegations of improperly awarding contracts worth hundreds of thousands of taxpayer dollars to a company with family ties to a district employee. "I was concerned and surprised," said Mayor Frank Picozzi. "It hurts the public...
For $40k, you can buy this cottage. But you have to get it to go.
The home comes with central air, new counters and cabinets, and a remodeled bathroom. A one-bedroom, one-bath cottage in Coventry, R.I., has hit the market for only $40,000. But you have to get it to go. So, if you have a piece of land already in hand …. “If there...
More drama at the Rhode Island Junior Amateur quarterfinal match play. Here's what happened.
PAWTUCKET — The top seed went down Tuesday. The three-time champion followed with an exit on Wednesday. The drama continues on the boys side at the 105th Rhode Island Junior Amateur, with Ian Dunham providing the highlight in the match play quarterfinals at Pawtucket Country Club. ...
Little League softball champs from Cranston get royal sendoff to World Series in NC
CRANSTON – It was a ceremonial sendoff fitting of royalty. That’s Rhode Island softball royalty – and New England – and hopefully the world. The Cranston Western Little League softball all-stars boarded their flight down to the World Series on Wednesday in hopes of continuing a summer of dominance. ...
44-year-old man killed in Rhode Island hit-and-run was dropped off minutes before fatal collision
Authorities have released the names of the two victims in a hit-and-run crash in Rhode Island. According to police, on Sunday, at approximately 9:39 p.m. officers were dispatched to the area of 709 Quaker Lane for the report of a Motor Vehicle Accident involving a pedestrian. On arrival, officers found...
Ian Dunham Upsets Max Jackson in RI Junior Amateur Quarterfinal
Former Chariho star Ian Dunham stormed back from three-down to beat three-time defending champion Max Jackson in 19 holes on Wednesday at the Rhode Island Junior Amateur at Pawtucket Country Club. “This is great for my confidence. There are still a lot of great players left in the field the...
DONALD R. GREBIEN MAYOR OF PAWTUCKET
To listening to your feedback and taking action to improve our community’s infrastructure and safety. The work will include the installation and replacement of rails, securing existing rail sections, straightening posts, and adding a granite curb. These upgrades are designed to ensure that Daggett Ave remains safe and accessible for everyone. We appreciate your patience and support as we work to make these vital improvements.
City of Pawtucket announces 2024 Hall of Fame inductees
PAWTUCKET, R.I. (WLNE) — The city of Pawtucket is preparing to celebrate some of its own champions, with a Hall of Fame induction ceremony. The Pawtucket Hall of Fame has announced its list of 2024 inductees. The hall says the induction award is given to former residents whose efforts...
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