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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.
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.
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...
Men’s Soccer Ties Providence, 1-1
NEWTON, Mass. – Boston College men's soccer played to a 1-1 draw against Providence in non-conference action on Monday night at the Newton Soccer Complex. The Eagles took a 1-0 lead early in the contest but the Friars tied things up in the second half. BC is now 0-0-2 on the season while Providence sits at 1-0-1. Marco Dos Santos opened the scoring in the 12th minute to give the Eagles a 1-0 lead. Xavier O'Neil shifted his way through the Providence defense, firing a shot from just outside the box that hit off the post. The rebound fell perfectly...
QU Falls at Rhode Island on Monday Night
KINGSTON, R.I. – The Quinnipiac men's soccer team dropped their second game of the season 1-0, on the road at Rhode Island on Monday night. The Rams struck early, scoring in the 10th minute. The Bobcats controlled play in the second half outshooting the hosts 13-0 but couldn't find the back of the net.
Teen suspects in custody after Cranston home invasion, high-speed Ferrari chase
PALM COAST, Fla. (WLNE) — It’s been a wild 24 hours on the East Coast for two teens accused of stealing a Ferrari in Cranston. After a chase down I-95 into Connecticut on Monday, police said they tracked down the stolen car in Florida on Tuesday. The Cranston...
Is TF Green the best small airport in the USA? You can vote now
WARWICK – USA Today, which is published by Gannett, owner of The Providence Journal and a nationwide chain of newspapers, has named Rhode Island T.F. Green International Airport one of the 20 best small airports in the country and is asking readers to vote which is the top small airport. Last year, Green...
SCCC Invites You To Join Open Rehearsals for Their Winter Concert!
Join us to sing a variety of classical selections along with many other holiday favorites. Fall River, MA – The South Coast Community Chorale (SCCC) will be hosting an open enrollment period on Wednesdays, September 4th, 11th, and 18th, from 7:00 pm - 9:30 pm at St. Thomas More Church, 386 Luther Ave, Somerset, MA.
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