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Great Lakes Brewing Co. expands to Massachusetts, Rhode Island
Great Lakes Brewing Co. (GLBC) is shipping up to Boston. Why it matters: Cleveland's oldest craft brewery is once again expanding its distribution footprint and will soon be available for purchase in bars and grocery stores in Massachusetts and Rhode Island. GLBC expanded to New York City last year. Driving...
Bryson Richards Earns Spot in U.S. Amateur
Former University of Rhode Island star Bryson Richards is headed to Minnesota for the U.S. Amateur. Richards posted a five-under 65 at Monday’s final qualifier at Concord Country Club to tie for medalist honors with Connecticut’s Jackson Roman. URI commit Tyler Bruneau will be a first alternate and...
The future is bright for the Pomham Rocks Lighthouse
Good morning, I'm Will Richmond at The Providence Journal and this is the Daily Briefing. Rhode Island's lighthouses are often eye-catching from the outside. At some point, we've all caught an image of large waves pounding the Sakonnet Point Lighthouse or biked past Block Island's South East Lighthouse. In some cases, a tour inside the buildings are also possible.
Report: Rhode Islanders are 5th most financially distressed in the nation. Is it true?
With rising rents, inflation and insurance rates amid a crushing housing crisis, how are Rhode Island residents doing financially?. According to a new report from the personal finance website WalletHub, not very well. Residents are doing better than people in Michigan, Texas, Nevada and Tennessee, but worse than everyone else in the nation.
This summer camp is prepping RI's future lawyers and advocates. Here's how.
PROVIDENCE – Twenty Rhode Island students spent a recent week immersed in the intricacies of law, learning how it can serve as a tool to help right wrongs, achieve justice and better society as a whole. The inaugural Mandell-Boisclair Justice Camp kicked off July 8 at Roger Williams University School of Law’s 1 Empire Street building, exposing students grades six through nine to the highest echelons of the state and federal judiciary in the Ocean State, and...
McKee praised FY25 budget for ‘smart investments.’ But memo warns of deficits on horizon
A month ago, Gov. Dan McKee heaped praise upon the state’s $13.96 billion fiscal 2025 budget as he signed the spending plan into law during a ceremonial State House event. His administration is now adopting a decidedly different tone, warning of a “substantial deficit” in the years to come and demanding state agencies slow their […] The post McKee praised FY25 budget for ‘smart investments.’ But memo warns of deficits on horizon appeared first on Rhode Island Current.
Will Dickson Earns 3rd Place Finish at Waterloo Open
Rhode Island’s Will Dickson finished in third place at the Waterloo Open this weekend in Iowa. Dickson carded a three-round score of 22-under par to finish one shot out of a playoff for first place. The former Moses Brown star posted rounds of 63, 67 and 64 to finish...
Property sales in Burrillville between July 11 & July 17
The following is a list of property sales recorded in the Burrillville Town Clerk’s office between Thursday, July 11 and Wednesday, July 17. Seller: Colleen Conley (quit claim) Buyer: Town of Burrillville. Price: $10,000. 234 Harrisville Main St. Seller: Grover Leighton III. Buyer: Lauren & Victor Soares. Price: $292,500.
Cranston police bodycam footage shows officers arresting suspect in bar shooting
CRANSTON, R.I. (WJAR) — Body camera footage shows the moment that Cranston police responded a shooting near a festival over the weekend. The bar, 39 West, had tents set up in the parking lot while the St. Mary's Feast was taking place down the block. Officers were working a...
Nepotism claims against Cranston Mayor Hopkins dismissed
The Rhode Island Ethics Commission on Tuesday dismissed a complaint against Cranston Mayor Kenneth Hopkins accusing him of nepotism in the hiring and promotion of his son-in-law at the city’s fire department. The complaints were filed in April by a former city employee, John Psilopoulos, who served as deputy director of administration under former Republican […] The post Nepotism claims against Cranston Mayor Hopkins dismissed appeared first on Rhode Island Current.
Beloved Red Wing Diner Returns At New Location In Franklin
FRANKLIN, Mass. (WBZ NewsRadio) — A version of the Red Wing Diner has reopened at a new location in Franklin nearly a year after the beloved seafood and pizza spot shuttered in Walpole. The iconic spot off of Route 1 had been open in one form or another for...
Season 2 of Slatersville documentary now complete: ‘Buried’ history in Episode 8 premieres on Labor Day
NORTH SMITHFIELD – In his documentary telling of 200 years of history of the first planned industrialized mill village in the United States, Director Christian de Rezendes has learned that some aspects of the past are easier to discuss than others. Much of the series is marked by interviews...
Conference will explore how to optimize social media communication to advance cancer care
The social media revolution in oncology is well under way. The transformation will only accelerate as physicians, advanced practice providers, industry representatives, patient advocates and others seek new ways to communicate, educate themselves and expand their networks. Collaboration for Outcomes Using Social Media in Oncology (COSMO) has organized its second...
Brown’s Pre-College Programs expand reach, access across Rhode Island
With expanded partnerships and a new scholarship model, Brown’s Pre-College Programs have steadily grown local enrollment, providing more Rhode Island high schoolers the chance to explore academic and campus life. PROVIDENCE, R.I. [Brown University] — Each summer, Brown’s campus bustles with thousands of high school students eager to explore...
People on the Move: Bennett Named Chief of Staff & Public Affairs Officer at United Way
GoLocal's People on the Move is an update on new hires and promotions across southern New England. If your organization has an announcement, email it to us at [email protected]. United Way Promoted Kyle Bennett. Kyle Bennett, who has long been at the forefront of United Way of Rhode Island’s...
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