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VIDEO: A Robotic Guard “Dog” Surprises a Rhode Island Family
It’s not every day you see a robotic dog in the ‘wild’ - but on Saturday, that’s just what Nichola Colaluca did. The Rhode Island mom was taking her daughter to practice driving in the parking lot of the Citizens Bank campus in Johnston, when they came across the strange sight.
Patriots preseason finale confirms there should be no QB controversy at all
Throughout NFL history, plenty of teams have faded into irrelevancy after the retirement of their Hall of Fame head coach or Hall of Fame quarterback. The Indianapolis Colts and Denver Broncos are still struggling to establish an offensive identity after the departure of quarterback Peyton Manning. Other organizations have managed...
Cranston police officer accused of urinating on woman's $180 cowboy boots at Chesney show
An off-duty Cranston police officer was arrested Saturday night after a woman accused him of urinating on her new cowgirl boots at a Kenny Chesney concert at Gillette Stadium in Foxboro. Shane Lynch was arrested for disorderly conduct and later also charged with wanton destruction of property, according to reports from the Foxboro Police Department. He was also barred from the stadium. ...
Town of Rehoboth Nurse’s Notes
Can you believe it is time for Back to School? Though the jingle “the most wonderful time of the year” comes into my head, I hope our young families and their loved ones have all had a safe and enjoyable summer. Though many of you will be reading my notes here as Labor Day looms, I’m sure all have gotten health records in to the schools. As our little petri dishes head back to the classroom, it is a good time to review handwashing and cough etiquette with them. And of course, if your child does become sick, please keep them at home, particularly if the child has a fever. If your child becomes ill, staying home until symptoms are resolving and until the child is fever free, without medication, for 24 hours is advised. These are also the newest recommendations for all respiratory illness, including COVID, ‘flu and RSV illnesses. For those who have followed my notes over the years, I know your have heard me say, it is a challenge to have to stay home from work with a sick child, I know. But the other side of this is that the illness will spread around the classroom and school and your child will likely become sick again. Check in.
MBTA is testing safety of South Coast Rail — here’s why it takes so long
Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... The state officials behind South Coast Rail want you to know how many safety systems they need to test before passenger trains can start running next spring. At one inconspicuous railroad crossing next to a hardware store in Berkley, there are more than 500...
SouthCoast Hailstorm Captured in Unseasonable Weather Footage [VIDEO]
In a bizarre twist of weather, the SouthCoast of Massachusetts was pummeled by marble-sized hail on Monday afternoon. The storm, which lasted a good 5-10 minutes depending on the location, brought an unexpected chill to what is usually a sweltering August day. The National Weather Service and ABC 6 Providence...
North Smithfield woman, Providence man arrested in separate incidents by state police
NORTH PROVIDENCE — At 2:33 p.m., Rhode Island State Troopers detained Jennifer Hedquist, 36, of North Smithfield, on a charge of Domestic Disorderly Conduct following a traffic stop on Mineral Spring Avenue. The arrest warrant, issued by the Providence Police Department, resulted in Hedquist being processed at the Lincoln...
Crash on I-195 westbound in Providence blocks lanes on IWay Bridge during morning commute
(WJAR) — A crash on I-195 westbound on the IWay Bridge caused morning delays in Providence on Monday. The crash happened just before Exit 1A Point Street in Providence. NBC 10’s Krystin Rae reported that travel was moving extremely slowly around 8: 30 a.m. The Rhode Island Department...
WWE Raw Preview, Start Time, How To Watch (8/26): Uncle Howdy vs. Chad Gable, Randy Orton To Appear
WWE Raw (August 26, 2024) WWE Intercontinental Title Number One Contenders Tournament begins. Update on the condition of The Terror Twins (Rhea Ripley & Damian Priest) following the attack from Judgment Day last week. Fightful will have coverage of WWE Raw beginning at 8 p.m. ET on Monday followed by...
Stop & Shop to kick the habit, ending all tobacco sales. There will be a buyback day, too
QUINCY ‒ Consumers can no longer purchase cigarettes and other tobacco products at Stop & Shop, according to a press release issued by the Quincy-based grocery retailer on Monday. The company is promoting the move as part of its "commitment to community wellness." All 360 Stop & Shop locations across Massachusetts, Rhode Island, Connecticut, New York and New Jersey will end tobacco sales Aug. 31, according to the press release. ...
‘The Voice’ Star Billy Gilman Marries Boyfriend Anthony Carbone
Singer Billy Gilman married his partner Anthony Carbone over the weekend in Rhode Island. The one-time runner-up on The Voice chose a large horse farm to host more than 100 friends and family for the Aug. 23 ceremony. The couple started dating in late 2022 and became engaged 11 months...
3 displaced after basement fire in Providence
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) — Three people are displaced following a morning fire that happened in Providence. According to Fire Battalion Chief Edward Dwyer, the department received a call around 11 a.m. for a fire in the basement at 37 Lucy Street. Upon arrival, fire officials encountered heavy fire and...
RI Folk Festival at Crescent Park
EAST PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WJAR) — The Rhode Island Folk fest returned to Crescent park on Sunday. According to organizers the free music festival included some of the finest folk, rock, acoustic, and Americana acts based in Rhode Island and beyond. Among performers booked for the event were folk legend...
O'Keefe's family sues Karen Read, 2 bars where couple drank prior to officer's death
PLYMOUTH, Mass. — Boston Police Officer John O'Keefe's family filed a lawsuit Monday against Karen Read, who is facing a second murder trial next year, and two Canton bars where prosecutors said the couple was drinking in the hours before his death. Read, 44, of Mansfield, is accused of...
Driver set to face judge after arrest in connection with deadly Plainville crash
PLAINVILLE, MASS. (WHDH) - A 42-year-old man accused of crashing a stolen car into another car in Plainville over the weekend was set to face a judge Monday. The crash happened near 8:30 p.m. Saturday night on the southbound side of Route 1. In a statement early Sunday morning, the...
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