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Top stories: Fall River area's best ice cream; Joe's Shish Kabob sold, to be transformed
As we kick off a new week, let's take a look back at the week that was. Top stories this past week included: A court-appointed watchdog evaluating Steward Health Care hospitals for safety and patient care found no “areas of concern” during a recent visit to Saint Anne’s Hospital other than minor kitchen equipment...
Top stories: Taunton mayor charged with assault and battery; watchdog visits Morton
Before we begin the new week in earnest, we're taking a look back at the week that was, and the stories that led the news with Taunton Daily Gazette readers. Top stories this past week included: A candidate profile for the Third Bristol and Plymouth state senate seat: this time, we featured Democrat Joe...
22-year-old fatally shot; Brockton carnival: 5 top stories last week
BROCKTON − A 22-year-old man was killed in a shooting on Vesey Street. Police radio transmissions stated that there were masked men dressed in all black clothing and that eight shots had been fired. A Brockton man was held without bail after being arraigned on charges that he fatally stabbed a Fall River man inside a city park. Johnny Richmond, 36, of Brockton, pleaded not guilty in Brockton District Court to a charge of murder. ...
Taste of Rhode Island Hosts Summer Series Event
Taste of Rhode Island, a celebration of Rhode Island’s great food, local spirits and live entertainment, returned to the Crowne Plaza Providence-Warwick with its Summer Series on June 5. The event, produced by Pat Paolino Cruz, Pat Cruz Events, and Lupe Aguilar, Rhody Foody, showcased more than 50 of the state’s best restaurants, bakeries and caterers alongside local and regional wineries, distilleries and breweries. Guests were treated to live music, cooking demonstrations, a red carpet, and photo booth opportunities and a chance to vote for their favorite tastes along with celebrity guest judges. VIP ticket holders received early admission, swag bags with treats and access to a separate VIP lounge area. Taste of Rhode Island corporate sponsors included The Perry Group and Luke Renchan Entertainment. The event supports Rhode Island-based nonprofit MAE Organization for the Homeless.
Helped through his own recovery, David Daniels now helps others through the same struggles
Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... With his unbreakable faith and value of “relational capital,” David Daniels lives to help the community navigate recovery, just like the community has helped him. Originally from rural New York, Daniels has lived many lives, working in several different industries, building many...
Man shot to death in Walmart parking lot in Providence
A man was fatally shot overnight in the parking lot of a Walmart in Providence, Rhode Island. Providence police responded to the store at 51 Silver Spring Street around 1:03 a.m. Saturday for a report of a shooting and found a 51-year-old man with a gunshot wound in a large box truck that was parked near the store's entrance, according to NBC10 Boston affiliate WJAR.
Providence - “Best Run City” - Sends Out Tax Bills After They Are Due
Providence Mayor Brett Smiley claims that he is running the “best run city” in America. While national rankings put Providence at 60th, more governing issues are cropping up, raising more questions about the Smiley administration’s management. The most recent faux pas was this past week when the...
Stop and Shop delis reopen after cleaning due to recalled meat
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) — A spokesperson for Stop and Shop said delis at all locations have reopened after they were cleaned due to recalled Boar’s Head meats. The company said the equipment was “deep cleaned” and the impacted meats were disposed of. The recall was targeted...
EG’s RIM Best of Rhode Island Winners
Above: Corinne Steinbrenner, Elizabeth McNamara and Deron Murphy represented EG News at the RIM Best of celebration July 25. East Greenwich was well represented at Rhode Island Monthly’s annual Best of Rhode Island celebration Thursday night at the WaterFire Arts Center in Providence, starting with none other than your friendly neighborhood online local news website. That’s right, readers named East Greenwich News the Best Local Newspaper/Online News Source in the state. We are honored!
Motor scooter operator seriously injured in crash in Warwick
WARWICK, R.I. (WJAR) — Warwick police said a motor scooter operator was seriously hurt in a crash Sunday afternoon. Police were called to the intersection of Main Avenue and Sharon Street at about 3:44 p.m. for a crash involving the scooter and a pickup truck. "The initial investigation shows...
GolfNewsRI TV: Episode 11, Golf to End Alzheimer’s
GolfNewsRI’s Joe Calabro chats with Mike and Stephanie Mansour in episode 11 GolfNewsRI TV. The Mansours are just days away from hosting the 3rd annual Golf to End Alzheimer’s tournament at Warwick Country Club. They talk about the tournament, Alzheimer’s and much more. There are still spots...
Man arrested for threatening violence with hammer in Fall River
A 50-year-old man was arrested in Fall River Saturday night for threatening violence against several people. Officers responded to the Cardinal Medeiros Towers located at 1197 Robeson St. at around 9:50 p.m. for reports of a man wielding a hammer that was making threats of violence. Upon arrival, police said...
Providence police say 2 men working at night got into a fight and 1 ended up dead
PROVIDENCE – A 51-year-old man is dead and another man is in custody after police say an argument turned violent and he pulled a gun. Officers responded around 1 a.m. Saturday to the Walmart parking lot at 51 Silver Spring St. to a reported shooting and found a 51-year-old man with a gunshot wound inside the store, according to Providence police. ...
White Supremacist Group Sentenced in Racially-Motivated Plot to Attack U.S. Power Grid
WASHINGTON, DC — On Thursday, three men were sentenced for their involvement in a racially-motivated conspiracy to attack an energy facility in the United States. The sentences come after the…