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A mortar-style firework killed a man in Westerly when it was ignited on his head
A 39-year-old man was killed in Westerly on May 12 when a mortar-style firework was placed on top of his head and set off, Westerly Police Chief Paul Gingerella said Tuesday. Gingerella commented on the fatality in response to questions about an ongoing investigation into David Ziegenfuss' death. A recent...
Perfectly Named Puppy Could Be Your Summer Adventure Buddy [WET NOSE WEDNESDAY]
It's the day we get to feature amazing animals up for adoption on the SouthCoast. So many local shelters are giving these animals a fighting chance and we get to share their stories. We head to Fall River this week to meet a loving lab with limitless energy. Meet Sunshine.
New Bedford Ollie’s Bargain Outlet Announces Opening Date
NEW BEDFORD (WBSM) — New Bedford’s newest discount story now has its opening date. Ollie’s Bargain Outlet has announced it will open for business on Wednesday, July 31. The store will be open from 9 a.m. until 9 p.m. The store is located in the Fieldstone Marketplace...
Former Fall River city councilor, Bristol County Commissioner, Mayor of Maplewood, Melvin Earle Gaudette has died
He sometimes had ideas that were different than the norm and there was never a doubt that he was a Fall River man through and through who gave decades of service and used his intelligence to better the city. According to an obituary, Melvin Earle Gaudette died recently just shy...
Officials confiscate over $22,000 in prohibited flavored devices in East Providence
EAST PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) — The East Providence Police Department and the East Providence Prevention Coalition have just recently released details surrounding a compliance check for for Electronic Nicotine Delivery Systems (ENDS) retailers. According to a release, during these checks, one retailer was found to be in possession of...
US Navy ship visits Bristol, offering tours
BRISTOL, R.I. (WPRI) — The U.S. Navy has been sending ships to Bristol for the town’s historic Fourth of July celebration since the early 1900s. For this year’s event, the USS Marinette is moored just outside the harbor. The vessel will have tenders from Bristol Town Pier.
LINDEN PLACE BRISTOL RI: ACTORS – SCHOLARS – HISTORIANS CELEBRATE FREDERICK DOUGLASS
BRISTOL, RI – On Sunday, July 7, Linden Place in Bristol, RI invites the community to attend Frederick Douglass: A 21st-Century Reflection on “What to The Slave Is The Fourth of July.”. The program, moderated by Mattie Edwards-Kemp, will include a reading of Douglass’ iconic 1852 speech by...
Police reveal what caused vehicle to crash into a Rhode Island Dunkin’, hit another vehicle
Authorities have determined what caused a vehicle to crash into a Rhode Island business. According to police, at approximately 8:00 p.m., the Coventry Police and Central Coventry Fire Department responded to Dunkin Donuts located at 2285 New London Tpk. for a vehicle that had crashed into the building. Once the...
Plant City opens new location in Barrington
BARRINGTON, R.I. (WLNE) — Plant City opened a new location in Barrington at the Barrington Shopping Center Wednesday. The new location will offer a plant-based menu of salads, sandwiches, pizza, baked goods and more. “Plant City is excited to become part of the East Bay community in an ideal...
Two Fall River developers get $2.5M each to build market-rate apartments: Here's where
FALL RIVER — The developers of two market-rate housing projects in the city were recently awarded $2.5 million each in tax credits under the state's Housing Development Incentive Program, meant to increase and diversify housing developments in Gateway Communities. The Healey-Driscoll administration announced the awards on Tuesday along with Housing and Livable Communities Secretary Ed Augustus. ...
Meet Greater Fall River's High School Girls Tennis All-Scholastic Team
FALL RIVER — The Herald News continues Spring All-Scholastics with girls tennis all-stars. There were excellent performances from players from Fall River area schools — Case, Diman, Durfee, Somerset Berkley and Westport — this spring. ...
New art exhibit in Fall River to feature works by local Portuguese artist Filomena Botelho
FALL RIVER – After retiring from a 30-year career as an elementary teacher with the Fall River Public Schools, Filomena Botelho has found more time to explore and further develop her longtime passion for creating acrylic paintings and other artworks with rope, shells, glass beads and other materials. About...
Going to the pool in Bristol could have a very different meaning
Good morning, I'm Will Richmond at The Providence Journal and this is the Daily Briefing. Imagine going into the water to go to a pool. This isn't a riddle or some brain teaser, but a proposal under discussion in Bristol and not everyone is in favor. The Journal's Antonia Farzan...
A pool on a barge in Bristol Harbor? Hotel wants one, but neighbors don't like the idea
What do you when your waterfront hotel has no room for a pool?. Stick one on a barge and dock it in the harbor. At least, that's what the Bristol Harbor Inn is hoping to do. But the concept of a floating "pool boat" is facing major pushback from neighboring condominium owners, as the Bristol Phoenix first reported.
Arrest Made In Ten Million Dollar Fraud Scheme
A Warwick woman has been charged in a ten-million-dollar direct-mail scheme. Forty-seven-year-old Megan Shine faces federal charges of conspiracy and fraud. Prosecutors claim Shine used the U.S. Postal Service to send out mailings suggesting the recipients were entitled to cash and prizes and duped them into sending payments to cover processing.
Providence RN Residency Program - September 2024 Cohort
Specializes in Nursing Student. Hey guys! I'm starting this thread for Providence's RN Residency Program - September 2024 Cohort. Hopefully we can update each other on application processes, interviews, and job offers!. Applications open up on July 3! Good luck to all of us (-:
Proclamation celebrates legacy & memory of Dave Witham with 4th annual Daveapalooza
When a person passes on from this plane of existence, their impact is often very considerable. It can be sensed within their family, their group of friends and their community as a whole. This is a great way to briefly describe the legacy of Proclamation Ale Company founder Dave Witham, who sadly passed away on Christmas Day back in 2020 after a battle with cancer. Ever since this loss, the folks at the brewery, including his wife Lori who now is the owner along with being the Creative Director, have celebrated Witham’s life with an extravagant party called Daveapalooza. This year’s edition is the fourth one, and it’s going to be taking place at the brewery on 274 Kilvert Street in Warwick on July 13 from 12 noon to 6pm.
Providence fireworks light up the sky
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) — Fireworks lit up the sky in Providence Tuesday evening for the city’s annual Fourth of July show. Hundreds of people went to see the fireworks, listen to music, and enjoy food at Indian Point Park. Many Rhode Islanders told ABC 6 that the fireworks...
Firefighters and Police Save Man Threatening to Jump From 95 Overpass in Providence
Providence and Pawtucket Firefighters and Providence Police saved a man who was threatening to jump from a Rt. 95 overpass on Tuesday evening. Providence Fire Chief Derek Silva provided the following information regarding the incident:. "Firefighters responded at approximately 8:27 PM for a reported male having a mental health crisis...
CPD seeks stolen car that fled from traffic stop
SEEN THIS CAR? The Cranston Police Department is asking for the public’s help in locating the vehicle in the photo, which was reported stolen on June 21 around midnight in Raynham, Massachusetts, according to Cranston Police. Around 4:16 p.m. June 22, an alert was received by the Flock license plate reader system indicating the vehicle was reported stolen and traveling in Cranston, according to a post on Cranston Police Department’s social media accounts. “A Cranston Officer located the vehicle containing two occupants on Elmwood Avenue and attempted to pull it over,” according to police. “The operator refused to stop and the vehicle crossed into Warwick and struck the Officer’s cruiser at the intersection of Manson and Warwick Avenue. The suspects managed to avoid capture. Fortunately, the cruiser only sustained minor damage and the Officer was not injured. The vehicle was last seen traveling on Norwood Avenue.” If you’ve seen this vehicle, contact the Cranston Police Department at 942-2211.
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