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New Bedford Man Goes Viral for Car Dedicated to Bluey
Bluey has captured the hearts of millions since its debut in 2018. How popular is the TV show? I don’t even have kids, and I know about Bluey. It’s safe to say the character Bluey has brought families together, but one New Bedford father has gone above and beyond for his Bluey-loving children.
Are you ready for some – high school – football
Good morning, I'm Will Richmond at The Providence Journal and this is the Daily Briefing. I wasn't exactly in a rush to sit down Sunday night and watch the Patriots' final preseason game against the Washington Commanders. Sitting on my deck, I received an alert on my phone about the play Jacoby Brissett was injured on. At that point, I figured I'd start watching the game to see how rooking Drake Maye would perform. ...
'Land on their feet': East Providence plans job fair for workers at closing EV parts plant
EAST PROVIDENCE − City leaders are planning a job fair for the 205 workers slated to be laid off from an electric vehicle parts manufacturing plant that's closing, in conjunction with state officials and a local manufacturing company. Singapore-based Ennovi filed a federally mandated layoff notice with the state on July 26, announcing...
Following Stellar Debut, Woodard Claims SAC Defensive Player of the Week
OKLAHOMA CITY -- John Brown University's freshman goalkeeper, Sunnie Woodard, has earned the Sooner Athletic Conference's Defensive Player of the Week award for her exceptional performances from August 19 to 25, the conference office announced Monday morning (Aug. 26). The freshman's stellar play between the sticks was instrumental in the...
Warwick man charged with animal cruelty following disturbing discovery
WARWICK, R.I. (WJAR) — A Warwick man facing animal cruelty charges went before a judge Tuesday morning. Micheal Diaz, 22, was arraigned in Kent County District Court after a disturbing discovery. Police said seven dogs were found Monday inside his home on Sand Pond Road. Three were dead, and...
Rodriguez, Huhnholz Garner Weekly Honors from A-10
KINGSTON, R.I. – Rhode Island earned its first two weekly awards of the season as goalie Edu Rodriguez was named the Atlantic 10 Defensive Player of the Week and freshman defender Tim Huhnholz is the league's Rookie of the Week. The first weekly awards were released by the conference...
Acushnet Woman Lands Role as Extra in Netflix’s “The Perfect Couple”
Netflix’s highly anticipated series, The Perfect Couple, is set to debut soon, with much of its filming taking place at a stunning mansion in Mattapoisett. Among the local talent featured in the series is Sandra Baptista, an Acushnet resident who had the opportunity to work as an extra on the set.
School Construction Meeting Preview
The School Construction Committee is meeting in public session Thursday, Aug. 29, in the dining room at Swift Community Center at 6 p.m. and there is a lot on the agenda. The panel has not met since July 18. In the interim, members of the panel have met with school officials to confirm teaching and learning priorities, since the project management and architecture firms are different from those that worked on the first two stages.
Middletown Police Department hiring Patrol Officers
The Middletown Police Department is seeking to fill patrol officer positions. Officers take home starting salaries of $55,974 (academy) with annual increases to $75,188. Sign on bonus available. Applicants must be at least 21 years old by May 23, 2025, a U.S. citizen, have either a high school diploma or...
Newport School Superintendent will join What’sUpNewp for a one-on-one conversation on August 28
With just a week to go until the start of the 2024-2025 school year, Newport School Superintendent Colleen Burns Jermain will join What’sUpNewp for her monthly live one-on-one conversation at 1:30 pm on Wednesday, August 28. During the conversation, we’ll discuss the latest negotiations with teachers, construction at Rogers...
Bacteria counts back to safe levels at Rhode Island beach
WARWICK, R.I. (WLNE) — The Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) has recommended the re-opening of the swimming area at Conimicut Beach in Warwick Monday. The area had been closed to swimming due to high levels of bacteria and RIDOH will continue to monitor all state beach water quality through Labor Day.
RI Folk Festival at Crescent Park
EAST PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WJAR) — The Rhode Island Folk fest returned to Crescent park on Sunday. According to organizers the free music festival included some of the finest folk, rock, acoustic, and Americana acts based in Rhode Island and beyond. Among performers booked for the event were folk legend...
How racist restrictions in housing deeds helped shape where Rhode Islanders live today
Mark Brown was flipping through property records in Warwick City Hall when he encountered something unexpected. As part of his volunteer work with the local historic cemetery commission, he was looking to see if a small cemetery had a right-of-way attached to it. What he found in a deed from...
Hofstra Welcomes Providence Thursday Night
Hempstead, NY - The Hofstra University men's soccer team, which is receiving votes in the current United Soccer Coaches Poll, returns home Thursday night for a 7 p.m. matchup against Providence at Hofstra Soccer Stadium. The game will be streamed live on FloFC with live statistics also available. An audio-only broadcast will air live on WRHU-FM (88.7). Links for all can be found above or on the men's soccer schedule page of GoHofstra.com.
Women’s Soccer: Kansas-Brown Ends in No Contest Due to Weather
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (KUAthletics.com) – The Kansas Jayhawks and Brown Bears match on Monday at Stevenson-Pincince Field ended in a no contest after play was suspended with 34:09 remaining in the second half due to lightning in the area. Kansas was leading 1-0 at the time play was suspended. For a match to be counted as an official game, the game must reach 70 minutes.
Police find nearly 70 grams of crack and cocaine on New Bedford woman during traffic stop
NEW BEDFORD, Mass. (WLNE) — Massachusetts State Police said a New Bedford woman has been arrested after being found with 70 grams of crack and cocaine during a traffic stop. 28-year-old Daria Cananzey was charged with allegedly trafficking cocaine after being arrested during the traffic stop. Police said on...
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