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RI Temperatures Forecasted to Return to the 90s This Week
Get ready for another blast of hot temperatures this week. The National Weather Service is forecasting that the Providence-metro area may hit 90-plus degrees. Mostly sunny, with a high near 89. West wind 6 to 9 mph. Thursday Night. Partly cloudy, with a low around 70. Southwest wind 3 to...
RIDOH recommends closing six swimming areas in four towns
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) — The Rhode Island Department of Public Health recommended the closing of six swimming areas due to high bacteria counts today. Three of the six are in Warwick, including Conimicut Beach, Oakland Beach and the swimming area at City Park. Bristol Town Beach, Warren Town Beach,...
JWU's Green Initiatives: Leading the Way to a Sustainable Future
Sun shining, horns honking, cityscapes; only the students rushing back and forth from class to club, from dining hall to dorm, serve as a reminder that you are, in fact, on a college campus. Some students chat and scroll their phones on the bench that sits on “Sustainability Way,” the pathway between Wales Hall and the Richmond parking garage. They sit beside signs that shout accolades reading “Bee Campus” and “Tree Campus USA”: praises of sustainable practices that go hand in hand with the bench itself, made from 1,000 lb. of plastic recycled by the Johnson & Wales Energy Conservation Office (ECO). Not only are you smack dab in the middle of a college campus in a buzzing downtown – it’s a college campus committed to a cleaner future.
Exhibition at Brown’s medical school offers multi-faceted view of patients with scoliosis
On view at the Warren Alpert Medical School, a series of photographs of people with spine disorders introduces medical students, faculty, staff and visitors to patients and their stories. PROVIDENCE, R.I. [Brown University] — A new art exhibition at Brown University’s Warren Alpert Medical School introduces viewers to the many...
Willcox Named to Walter Payton Award Watch List
PROVIDENCE, R.I. – Brown football fifth-year senior quarterback Jake Willcox has been named to the Walter Payton Award Preseason Watch List, which was released on Tuesday. The Stats Perform FCS Walter Payton Award will be presented after the season to the national offensive player of the year in Division I FCS Football.
‘Summer Pops’ At The Temple — Free Thursday
The RI Philharmonic Summer Pops Concert will take place this Thursday at the Temple to Music in Roger Williams Park. (This has been rescheduled from original date due to weather.) Conductor Troy Quinn has a diverse musical program on tap:. A George M. Cohan Overture/ Fanfare for Tomorrow. / ‘Harry’s...
Kevin Stacom: Providence College’s Greatest Centers
For many sports fans, the mid-summer season is synonymous with a low level of enthusiasm for the sports seen in general. There’s no football, college, or pro yet, no basketball college or pro ( but we do at least have the Olympics to follow), and it’s pre-balloon playoff time.
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...
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.
Embattled Warwick Official DiPetrillo Takes a Second Month of Medical Leave
In late June, the embattled Director of the City of Warwick’s water division, Terry DiPetrillo, went on extended paid sick leave for a month. DiPetrillo has been under more and more scrutiny, and there are calls for him to be removed. Actions by DiPetrillo are at the center of...
Seekonk Athletic Boosters Club Annual Golf Tournament
The Seekonk Athletic Boosters Club will hold their annual golf tournament on Monday, October 7 at 9:00 at Ledgemont Country Club. The cost of $150 per player includes 18 holes of golf, cart and buffet lunch. It’s a great opportunity to play a beautiful course. All funds raised from...
Alex Clemmey, former Hendricken star, key part of trade deadline deal; where he's going
Alex Clemmey has graduated from coveted Major League Baseball draft pick in 2023 to centerpiece of a deadline deal in 2024. The former standout at Bishop Hendricken was a headliner in a Monday evening trade between the Cleveland Guardians and Washington Nationals. Clemmey and two fellow prospects were exchanged for veteran outfielder Lane Thomas. ...
2024 Jeep Grand Wagoneer Named NEMPA Best Premium Full-size SUV for Second Year
•New England Motor Press Association (NEMPA) names 2024 Jeep® Grand Wagoneer Best Premium Full-size SUV two years running. •Built on a solid foundation of premium American craftsmanship, the 2024 Jeep Grand Wagoneer perfectly blends superior comfort, exceptional luxury and advanced technology with legendary Jeep 4x4 capability. •NEMPA jurors cover...
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...
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