Little Compton
LATEST NEWS
After being drafted, Middletown's Andrade, NP's Conte ready to start major-league dreams
If they were going to be drafted was never the question. When was. And in less time than it takes to drive from Woonsocket to Westerly, three Rhode Islanders heard their names called in the 2024 Major League Baseball Draft. Day 2 was a busy one for Middletown’s Ryan Andrade,...
School Budget Claims Don’t Ring True
Last fall, Middletown politicians promised voters new middle/high school and elementary school upgrade projects for a $190 million bond. Voters narrowly approved the projects. Then the politicians, without any public review, requested state approval for $210 million. Major work has not started and bonds have not been issued. Politicians just applied for $12.25 million in grants for additional school building costs. Politicians claim the projects are on time and on budget. How is that true?
Mass. RMV Bans Mini Japanese Cars, Leaving Owners In Bind
HUDSON, N.H. (WBZ NewsRadio) — Cars in the United States have been growing by the year, while it seems like Boston's roads shrink by the day. For a time, a handful of Massachusetts drivers had an outside-the-box solution: importing tiny Japanese cars that sip gas and can squeeze into the smallest imaginable parking space. But the state's Registry of Motor Vehicles has put the kibosh on that.
Shore-access ruling; $1 million lottery winner; Johnson's Pond: Top stories this week
Here are some of The Providence Journal's most-read stories for the week of July 14, supported by your subscriptions. The remote-work revolution launched by the pandemic is raising concerns in Providence about the city's fiscal future, as many downtown office buildings remain largely uninhabited, except by security guards. So far, that's mostly affected landlords, real estate brokers and banks that write commercial mortgages, but that could soon change. If the value of office buildings tumbles in the city's current revaluation, residential taxpayers will be on the hook to make up the difference. The Journal's Patrick Anderson explains.
State Champion Cranston Western Little League softball prepares for Regionals
CRANSTON, R.I. (WPRI) – The Cranston Western Little League 12U Softball All Stars ran through the state tournament. Now, they are headed to Bristol, Conn. for the New England Regionals. Cranston Western only gave up two runs in three games in the state tournament. Their pitching staff is ready to face the next level of […]
Ambulance rolls over on Interstate 95 north in Pawtucket
(WJAR) — An ambulance has rolled over on Interstate 95 north near School Street in Pawtucket. According to Rhode Island State Police, the crash occurred at around 8 p.m. State police said a private ambulance service van was side-swiped by another vehicle, lost control, and rolled over on the grass.
EG Real Estate: 1 Commercial, 9 Residential
Above: 1425 Diplomat Drive. Data is compiled via Statewide MLS as of early Friday afternoon, 7/19/24, and represents one week of transactions. Properties are in East Greenwich unless notated by an * indicating the Warwick section of 02818. All information may be subject to change. There are 11 new listings, 6 sold properties, and 15 open houses currently scheduled for this weekend.
Great summer weekend on the way
After a fantastic Friday, we keep the nice weather into the weekend. First, we see a super comfy overnight as well, dipping into the low-60s and even upper-50s in outlying areas. A stationary front currently draped over the Carolinas will lift northward during the day tomorrow, allowing high clouds to...
Woonsocket 'foot licker' arrested for enticement of minor
(WJAR) — Authorities said on Friday that a Woonsocket man who has served time for rape was arrested again. Raymond Dublin, also known as the “foot licker,” was arrested for enticement of a minor, officials said. The incident allegedly happened in Providence on Thursday, according to officials.
Lifespan performing all procedures despite outage
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) — Lifespan said that all of its facilities are performing procedures despite a widespread IT outage affecting businesses worldwide. Spokesperson Jessica Wharton said that the situation has been “contained” and all surgeries are being performed at hospitals. Updates on the situation at the facilities...
Beyond the Forecast: Tornado vs. Microburst
EAST PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WPRI) — In our latest Beyond the Forecast special on WPRI.com, 12 News Meteorologists Tony Petrarca and Catie McNeil talked local tornadoes. As always, we took some questions from our viewers. Jane from Foster asked, “I know that a few years back we had a microburst...
We Be Jammin’ XMAS in July
Debbie Wood of We Be Jammin’ Events visits The Rhode Show to tell us about a unique summer event that supports local vendors and crafters! It’s The Christmas in July Marketplace at Cardis Community Marketplace in West Warwick. To find out more, go to: https://www.webejamminri.com/. Rhode Show Content...
Welcome to NewsBreak, an open platform where diverse perspectives converge. Most of our content comes from established publications and journalists, as well as from our extensive network of tens of thousands of creators who contribute to our platform. We empower individuals to share insightful viewpoints through short posts and comments. It’s essential to note our commitment to transparency: our Terms of Use acknowledge that our services may not always be error-free, and our Community Standards emphasize our discretion in enforcing policies. We strive to foster a dynamic environment for free expression and robust discourse through safety guardrails of human and AI moderation. Join us in shaping the news narrative together.