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Sanders, Cassidy launch investigation into Steward Health bankruptcy
The Senate Health Committee is launching an investigation into the bankruptcy of Steward Health Care, a Dallas-based hospital chain with a significant presence in eastern Massachusetts, and will vote next week on issuing a subpoena to its CEO, Ralph de la Torre. Steward operates 31 hospitals in eight states, including eight in Massachusetts. It filed…
Lifespan, RI Hospitals to continue urgent surgeries and procedures during outage
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) — All Lifespan Health Systems are experiencing downtime due a global IT issue, according to a representative. In a statement, Lifespan said that their hospitals will continue to perform all urgent procedures and will monitor the situation for non-urgent procedures. Patients will be contacted if there...
One injured after being shot in Providence
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) — A woman is in the hospital after being shot on Chalkstone Avenue in Providence. According to officials, police arrived overnight at Roger Williams Medical Center to find a 21-year-old had been shot in the upper arm. The woman was transported to Rhode Island Hospital, and...
Great end to the week as less humid air arrives
Does it feel like the never ending July of humidity? Well that’s because it essentially has been!. Providence has gotten off to it’s most muggy start to the month of July on record. But it’s going to ease up as we head towards the weekend. Friday is...
Employee pinned between truck and loading dock in Pawtucket
PAWTUCKET, R.I. (WLNE) — An employee became pinned between a truck and loading dock at New England Novelties in Pawtucket Thursday morning, according to Pawtucket police. The incident occurred at approximately 9:30 a.m. when the employee inadvertently did not put the truck in park after backing it to the loading dock.
Hopkinton man allegedly fired 41 rounds in seconds at Vermont troopers in desperate flight
A Hopkinton man wanted by police in Rhode Island apparently used at least two guns to fire 41 shots at Vermont state troopers Sunday, according to an affidavit filed by the Vermont State Police. A Kevlar helmet that Brenden Sackal was wearing might have also saved his life since police...
Man pulled from water in Westerly
A body was pulled from the water in Westerly Thursday. First responders said a 71-year-old man was seriously injured while body surfing at Weekapaug Beach. Police said he was wading in the water when waves crashed on him pushing him down into shallow spots. Officials said the man was given...
Pittsfield's Paronto Perfect in Opener
AUGUSTA, Maine -- Pittsfield's Connor Paronto Friday fired a complete-game no-hitter to lead his Babe Ruth 16-year-old All-Star team to a 10-0 win over North Providence in the first game of the New England Regional. Paronto struck out six and did not allow a walk or a hit. Pittsfield also...
Fall River Police charge city man with allegedly robbing 3 stores in a half hour
A 45-year-old Fall River man has been arrested and charged, for robbing three city stores within a half hour. According to Det. Sergeant Moses Pereira, at just after 10:00 a.m., on Thursday, units responded to the Maplewood Mini Mart on Stafford Road regarding an armed robbery. Responding Officers were advised...
Dean of the College Scott Brown to leave Dartmouth
Dean of the College Scott Brown will leave Dartmouth at the end of the month, College President Sian Leah Beilock announced in an email to campus on July 18. Brown — who has held the position since October 2022 — was set to serve until June 2025. Associate...
'Madam Secretary' star worked in the kitchen at The Baker. Here's what happened.
NEW BEDFORD — It was an exciting day at The Baker on Wednesday, when "Madam Secretary" actress and producer Téa Leoni surprised the staff with a visit to their bakery at 562 Pleasant St. The manager of the bakery, David Landers, couldn't contain his excitement as he greeted...
New Bedford Police Golf Tournament Combines Competition With Worthy Cause
NEW BEDFORD (WBSM) — Gather your best teammates and hit the golf course for a friendly competition and an opportunity to give back to the community. The New Bedford Police Union is back hosting its second annual golf tournament. On Monday, August 12, teams of four will hit the...
FREA, School Department Move Forward on Contract Negotiations
Members of the Fall River Educators’ Association this week rallied to express their concerns over the current negotiations on a new contract. Speaking before the school committee on Monday, Letourneau school teacher Kristen Rousell argued this is the year the city invests in teachers to bring pay up to a level of those in regional gateway cities.
Community rallies behind woman with cancer
PORTSMOUTH, R.I. (WPRI) — Aquidneck Island is rallying around Portsmouth native Carrigan Nelson, a 23-year-old fighting against cancer for the fifth time. Carrigan is battling osteosarcoma, a rare form of bone cancer. The disease has taken portions of her diaphragm, one of her lungs and even one of her legs. She recently started a clinical trial out of North Carolina, but the treatment is costly.
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