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Mechanical failure causes tractor trailer to jackknife in Tiverton, driver hospitalized
Tiverton authorities said one person was injured in a tractor trailer truck crash Friday. Emergency crews responded to Hilton and Bottom streets at around 1 p.m. and found the truck jackknifed on a front lawn. According to officials, the truck experienced a mechanical failure. The driver of the truck was...
Celebration of her Century — Marcia Sprague of Johnston turns 100
She grew up in Providence and graduated from Mount Pleasant High School. She shares a birth year with Jimmy Carter, Marlon Brando and the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade. When she was born, a gallon of gas was $0.11, and a new home cost $7,720 on average. On July 23,...
Trinity Rep's A CHRISTMAS CAROL To Play At The Providence Performing Arts Center
Trinity Repertory Company will stage its 48th annual production of A Christmas Carol at the Providence Performing Arts Center (PPAC). “Trinity Rep's Chace Theater, where we have historically staged A Christmas Carol, will be under much-needed construction for a full renovation,” Trinity Rep's Executive Director Katie Liberman explained. “I am so grateful to our colleagues and friends at PPAC who have welcomed us to their venue just a few blocks away to ensure our holiday tradition can continue this winter. We cannot wait to partner with our neighbors at The Providence Performing Arts Center for this season's production of A Christmas Carol.”
Battle of Brothers: Kyle Cullen Beats Brother Sean to Win Melody Hill Club Championship
It was a battle of the brothers for the Melody Hill Club Championship this past weekend. In the championship match, Kyle Cullen beat brother Sean Cullen in 34 holes to capture the title. The match was even through the first 18. The two brothers are just a year apart and...
Woonsocket's Thoun wins hammer championship at USATF National Junior Olympics
COLLEGE STATION, Texas – Woonsocket High junior-to-be Shamrock Thoun, who is a member of the Woonsocket-based Ocean State Hammerheads throwing club, became a four-time All-American, as he struck gold in the boys' ages 15-16 division's 12-pound hammer on Wednesday at the USATF National Junior Olympic Track & Field Championships.
Olivia Culpo responds to wedding dress backlash. What she said.
Rhode Island native Olivia Culpo is responding to backlash over her wedding dress from her June nuptials. The former Miss Rhode Island tied the knot with NFL star Christian McCaffrey June 29 in Westerly. ...
Redevelopment Of Apex Site In Pawtucket
Plans are moving forward to redevelop the long vacant 20-acre Apex site in downtown Pawtucket. The city bought the pyramid-style building that once housed a department store through eminent domain almost three years ago. The Pawtucket Redevelopment Agency is now seeking proposals from developers for what its calling the Downtown...
Weekend Forecast Great For Outdoors
It's a beach weekend in the Ocean State. If the forecast is correct the weekend will be sunny and warm for all the outdoor activities. The Folk Festival is underway in Newport where gates opened at 10:00 this morning and Aquapalooza is on tap for tomorrow. Meantime there are three...
Empire Ford of New Bedford’s 6th Annual ‘Mustangs and More’ Car Show wows thousands
“Empire Ford was proud to sponsor our 6th Annual Mustangs and More Car Show on Saturday, June 29th, along with Mustangs of Massachusetts. This year’s show took place at a new location – Bristol Community College, 777 Elsbree St., Fall River, which proved to be a fantastic venue for the event.
Mandell-Boisclair Justice Camp Prepares Young Scholars to Become Future Lawyers, Social Justice Advocates
PROVIDENCE, R.I. – Inside the bustling halls of Roger Williams University’s downtown Providence campus, middle school students engage in spirited debate, their voices rising and falling with the cadence of impassioned advocates. At the Mandell-Boisclair Justice Camp, the atmosphere crackles with energy as the young orators, armed with well-crafted arguments, tackle the complexities of the American judicial system with spirit and precision.
Amie Barrow and Zehra Bilgin to Compete in 2024 Paris Olympics
PROVIDENCE, R.I. – Brown women's swimming's Amie Barrow and Zehra Bilgin will compete in the 2024 Olympics, representing The Gambia and Turkey, respectively. Barrow will become the first woman to represent The Gambia in swimming when she competes in the 100 meter breaststroke on Saturday, July 28. Bilgin will...
RHODE ISLAND HISTORICAL SOCIETY “IN THE EYES OF PROVIDENCE”
Fortune and Fantasy: Canton in the Eyes of Providence in Early America research talk with Qiong Wu. Aldrich House (110 Benevolent St., Providence, RI, 02906) Inaugural RIHS Hittner Fellow Qiong Wu to Present on Archival Research Qiong will discuss her current research and the information found in the RIHS archives.
URI’s O’Donovan Finishes 12th at Ouimet Memorial
University of Rhode Island star Aidan O’Donovan finished in a tie for 12th at the Ouimet Memorial Tournament on Friday at Woodland Golf Club. The rising junior carded rounds of 72, 68 and 73 to finish at two-under for the tournament and tie with two other players. The tournament...
New Bedford Day in Fort Myers, Florida Faces Big Changes
For 20 years, New Bedford snowbirds who winter in sunny Florida and those who've moved there permanently have gathered in Fort Myers to celebrate their hometown. New Bedford Day was founded in 2004 by former New Bedford Mayor Brian J. Lawler and his wife Johan. The Lawlers, recognizing the benefits of bringing hundreds of former New Bedfordites together to reminisce and renew old acquaintances, designated the second Tuesday in March as New Bedford Day.
Broadway Bistro in Providence to close its doors this weekend
(WJAR) — Broadway Bistro will be closing its doors this weekend after over 16 years of running the restaurant. The restaurant officials shared on their social media page earlier this year that their last service will be on Saturday. Officials thanked the customers and employees who have supported them...
NEW: Man Shot and Killed in Front of Walmart in Providence
A man was shot and killed in Providence overnight, GoLocal has learned. The incident occurred shortly after 1 AM Saturday morning in front of the Walmart on Silver Spring Street. The Walmart was not open at the time of the shooting. It marks the city’s fifth homicide of the year....
EXCLUSIVE: Macy’s to Close According to Rating Agency Downgrading Providence Place Mall
KBRA, a global full-service rating agency, has announced they have downgraded the rating for Providence Place Mall due in part to what they say is notice that Macy's will close. “KBRA downgrades the ratings of the six classes of PM certificates from DBUBS 2011-LC3, a CMBS conduit/fusion transaction. The PM...
With focus on supporting HBCU faculty, Brown library expands access to scholarly digital publishing
The Born-Digital Scholarly Publishing institute introduces scholars, many of whom are from historically Black and other minority-serving institutions, to best practices in online scholarly publishing. PROVIDENCE, R.I. [Brown University] — Fifteen humanities scholars from across the nation gathered in Brown University’s John D. Rockefeller Jr. Library this week with a...
Man jumps into Providence River to allegedly evade police
PROVIDENCE, R.I. — A man allegedly fleeing from police jumped into the Providence River Friday night. Police said he was holding what appeared to be a small bag containing narcotics. According to officials, the man refused to leave the water. An officer suffered a minor injury attempting to grab...