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Woonsocket residents threaten lawsuits after city posts their personal information online
WOONSOCKET, R.I. (WPRI) — Woonsocket’s human services director is stepping down and the mayor is taking new measures to screen documents before they’re uploaded online after dozens of residents’ sensitive personal information was posted on the city’s website. As Target 12 first reported, Woonsocket City...
Providence public schools to end extended days
The Providence School District announced the longer school days will be ending. District schools added an extra 30 minutes of instruction during the last school year. Officials said the district does not have the funding needed to continue the extra time. The district will return to the normal length in...
3rd Annual Golf to End Alzheimers Tourney Returns to Warwick CC
The Golf to End ALZ (Alzheimers) is returning for a third year. The 2024 event will be held on Monday August 12 at Warwick Country Club. “In 2021, I joined the Board of the ALZ and accepted the challenge to raise funds to support the Alzheimer’s Association in honor of my grandfather who passed away from the disease after a long battle in 2020. And in 2022, with the help of family and friends like you, we launched Golf to End ALZ,” said Stephanie Mansour, MSA, CPA, and Golf to End ALZ Committee Co-Chair.
Online Auction For Final McCoy Items
An online auction for the last of the McCoy Stadium stuff opened yesterday and continues through July 26th. They are down to some signs, murals (labeled as ‘not original’), and rows of seats. From the ProJo:. The city noted that many items have been damaged or marred by...
Can they build on a strong 2023? Taunton High football schedule
Don't let the heat fool you: high school football will be here before you know it. Ahead of the tryouts and training camps, and before the first kickoff whistle sounds under those famed Friday night lights in the Greater Taunton area, the Taunton Daily Gazette is kicking off our 2024 high school football coverage with a look at all four area team's schedules, starting with Taunton.
Police investigating armed carjacking in Fall River
FALL RIVER, Mass. (WLNE) — A car was stolen in Fall River after an individual reported that three males approached him early Thursday morning. It happened around 4:50 a.m., according to officials, when three men approached a man on Meadow Street and stole his car. According to the victim,...
One injured in Fall River stabbing on Tuesday
FALL RIVER, Mass. (WLNE) — Fall River Police are investigating a stabbing that happened at the intersection of Quarry Street and Reuben Street yesterday. According to officials, at approximately 11:07 a.m., units responded to a report of a stabbing in the area to find a 24-year-old male who sustained multiple stab wounds to his back.
HBO's 'Gilded Age,' which is filmed in Newport, nabs 6 Emmy nominations
Editor's Note: HBO drama series "The Gilded Age" picked up six Emmy Award nominations Wednesday NEWPORT – The HBO series "The Gilded Age," set and filmed in part in Newport, picked up six Emmy Award nominations Wednesday for its second season. ...
Rhody Weekend Must-Do's: July 18-21
Seasons collide with Christmas in July festivities inviting Santa into the summer fun this weekend. From family-friendly festivals and markets to art exhibits and dance showcases, we’re celebrating the Ocean State’s best bets. In case of weather delays or last-minute cancellations, always call the venue or check online...
Draws and results for Thursday's quarterfinals at the 2024 Infosys Hall of Fame Open
The 2024 Infosys Hall of Fame Open is underway in Newport. Tennis stars from around the world vie for the Van Alen Cup at Newport Casino and we will have updates from the week-long tournament. Check back nightly for the most recent draws, results and the tentative schedule for the singles’ bracket. Adrian Mannarino,...
OK RI, one more day of 'dangerous' heat before cooler, drier air moves in
PROVIDENCE − Residents of Southern New England have to endure one more day of "dangerous heat and humidity" and the threat of thunderstorms before cooler, drier air moves into the region, according to the National Weather Service. "Dangerous heat and humidity will continue today. Scattered showers and thunderstorms will move into the region this evening before weakening," the weather service says in its forecast discussion. ...
Rhode Island Tax Deadline Approaches: Over 652,000 Returns Processed, $353 Million in Refunds Disbursed – Last Chance to File Today!
Today is the tax deadline for Rhode Island residents in certain counties to file their federal taxes due to extended deadlines following federal disaster declarations, with options for free filing programs available. Rhode Island Tax Deadlines: Extensions and Free Filing Options for Residents According to the report of The Providence Journal, tax deadlines in Rhode […]
Fall River Dog Is an Old Pup with a Big Personality [WET NOSE WEDNESDAY]
Happy Wet Nose Wednesday! Let's talk animals. If you are considering a new pet for you and your family, consider adoption. There are hundreds of animals in local shelters waiting to find a forever home, and thanks to those shelters, these animals have a fighting chance. Every week, we give...
Vineyard Wind turbine may lose another blade; Safety zone set as debris impacts beaches
Officials say there is serious concern that a damaged offshore wind blade will fall into the ocean, adding to the frustration residents are already experiencing days after the blade failure shut down several beaches on the south shore of Nantucket. An employee with the company read a statement as a...
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