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ARTS IN THE VILLAGE – REHOBOTH, MA.
Where: Goff Hall 124 Bay State Road, Rehoboth MA 02769. When: Sunday October 6, 2024 2:30 PM. The Providence Mandolin Orchestra is a group of amateur and professional musicians united by the love of performing a unique style of music. We are committed to carrying on the rich tradition of the American mandolin orchestra while actively promoting original, new pieces.
PETA to memorialize Raynham bull with billboard on I-495 after animal was shot and killed
A well-known animal rights organization will place a billboard along Interstate 495 in Raynham to memorialize a 1,300-pound bull that was fatally shot after the animal caused a multi-vehicle crash earlier this month.
Woods Hole researchers look to save degrading coral reefs with sound
FALMOUTH, Mass. — Warming oceans are killing coral reefs at an alarming rate. But scientists at Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution in Falmouth, Massachusetts, are trying to curb that loss with a surprising weapon: sound. Aran Mooney, a marine biologist at WHOI, describes the sounds made by a healthy coral...
Newport County school districts respond to conservative policy group. Here's how
News that a representative from the Rhode Island chapter of the conservative political group Moms For Liberty would make an appearance at a Newport School Committee drew a small crowd to the cafeteria of Pell Elementary the evening of Aug. 13. There, the group’s arguments against protections for transgender and gender non-conforming students and the broader organization’s advocacy for removing certain books from school libraries were met with overwhelming opposition from Newport residents at a ratio of...
Petition started in an attempt to reverse no cell phone policy for certain Fall River Public Schools
A group of students and parents are looking to overturn a new policy. Last week, a program passed unanimously by the School Committee having no cell phone use for students at some Fall River Public Schools with exceptions. As students would come through the door in the morning, they would...
New Bedford City Council President Carney sues sheriff, alleges job discrimination
NEW BEDFORD — City Council President Naomi Carney is suing former employer Bristol County Sheriff Paul Heroux for race, age and gender discrimination in connection with losing her job. The lawsuit, filed in Bristol County Superior Court on June 14, states she was discriminated against by Heroux and the Bristol County Sheriff's...
Fall River to spray mosquito pesticide around Great Feast of the Holy Ghost: What to know
FALL RIVER — The city is making sure there will be no unwanted guests for the Great Feast of the Holy Ghost by spraying the area around Kennedy Park for mosquitoes this week. Weather permitting, the Bristol County Mosquito Control Project will spray the area on Wednesday, Aug. 21, and Friday, Aug. 23....
Fowler’s Rocks: A Timeless Waterfront Retreat in Jamestown Hits Market for $12,250,000
340 East Shore Road Road | Jamestown, RI | 6 bedrooms, 4 full & 2 half bathrooms, 6,500 sq ft | offered by Lila Delman Compass for $12,250,000. Nestled on nearly six acres of pristine coastal landscape, Fowler’s Rocks is an extraordinary shingle-style estate that captures the essence of New England’s architectural heritage. Originally constructed in 1892, this residence boasts the impeccable design and period details attributed to the renowned architect Charles L. Bevins. The property offers a serene and private sanctuary, with manicured grounds, lush gardens, and stately stone walls framing breathtaking views of the East Passage of Narragansett Bay from every room.
From 18th-century music to 21st-century leaders: RI hosts National Muster and Young Marines
This week, let’s catch up on recent happenings in Rhode Island. Young Marines run National Leadership Academy in Newport When we launched our effort to bring the aircraft carrier Saratoga into Narragansett Bay in 1998, one of the very first groups to volunteer support was Mike Isherwood‘s contingent of Young Marines. (The Young Marines...
Increase in tickborne disease Alpha-Gal found on Martha's Vineyard
MARTHA'S VINEYARD - A once-rare tickborne disease is spreading steadily on Martha's Vineyard.Increase in Alpha-GalThe Martha's Vineyard hospital is seeing a steady increase of Lone Star tick bites. And more of those patients are being diagnosed with Alpha-Gal Syndrome, which makes some of them allergic to meat. In 2020, two people tested positive for the condition. This year, 150 people have tested positive on Martha's Vineyard.With a white mark on its back, the Lone Star tick has been making it's way from the southeast to warmer parts of Massachusetts - that means costal regions, including Martha's Vineyard.How does Alpha-Gal work?When...
Joy Okonye Picks Up TopDrawerSoccer Preseason Honors
PROVIDENCE, R.I. - Joy Okonye of the Brown women's soccer team was named No. 87 on TopDrawSoccer.com's Preseason Top-100 list. Last season, Okonye was named to the Preseason Freshman Team by TopDrawerSoccer. During her freshman season on College Hill, Okonye was named to the All-Ivy League Honorable Mention Team. Okonye...
City of Boston to Honor New Edition on September 6th + 7th
BOSTON – Tuesday, August 20, 2024 – Today, Mayor Michelle Wu announced a series of events celebrating Boston R&B group New Edition. The City of Boston will honor the legendary group—founded in Roxbury in 1978—and their profound impact on both the community and music industry on Sept. 6 and 7.
New Bedford’s Newest Spot for Readers and Book Lovers
NEW BEDFORD (WBSM) — Book lovers will have a new opportunity to explore the world through used books, with a new bookstore making its way to New Bedford. Aviary Books is heading downtown on 6th Street and will officially open its doors on October 18. The SouthCoast has a...
Homicide investigation underway after male found with head injury near New Bedford business, DA says
A homicide investigation is underway in New Bedford after police found a male near a local business with an apparent head injury, the district attorney said Tuesday.
MassDOT announces I-195 exit ramp closure in Fall River overnight on Thursday
FALL RIVER, Mass. (WLNE) — The Massachusetts Department of Transportation announced it will be closing the exit 11 ramp on I-195 West to Route 79/138 North in Fall River on Thursday for an overnight bridge drainage cleaning. The cleaning will take place from Thursday, Aug. 22 from 9:00 p.m....
Sunrise Bakery may break the dawn once again in Dartmouth
The sun may rise once again at 571 Dartmouth Street. Last December, after Richard Freeman purchased Sunrise Bakery’s New Bedford property, he said he was left with “heartache” at not having the finances for both properties that have been a staple to the area for over 40 years.
Rhode Island high schoolers embrace STEM lessons at ICERM’s Girls Get Math program
The five-day camp at Brown’s Institute for Computational and Experimental Research in Mathematics engages students in hands-on math activities and advanced computational labs, guided by experts. PROVIDENCE, R.I. [Brown University] — No cabins, canoes or campfires, for a week at least — this summer, a group of Rhode Island...
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