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Healey administration warned about crisis pregnancy centers. Now, it's being sued by one
An antiabortion center is suing the state and a nonprofit over the Commonwealth's public awareness campaign "highlighting the dangers and potential harm of anti-abortion centers." Your Options Medical, a chain of crisis pregnancy centers with locations in Brookline, Revere, Fall River and Hyannis, alleges the campaign that Gov. Maura Healey's administration touted earlier...
New Bedford-area filmmakers to take over Clasky Commons on Sunday. This is why.
NEW BEDFORD — Clasky Commons will become a film set on Sunday, Aug. 25, as local filmmakers from the New Bedford area bring to life the short film "A Beautiful Day." The film, set to premiere in October at a charity showcase, aims to raise funds to shed light on the topic of Alzheimer's and memory issues. ...
Descendants of Whaling Masters celebrates 50 years on Sept. 12. How to join in on the fun.
NEW BEDFORD — The city is preparing for a special weekend as Descendants of Whaling Masters, a non-profit organization, celebrates its 50th anniversary with an event called “A Whale of a Weekend” starting Sept. 12. This four-day celebration will bring together descendants of whaling masters and the general public for a series of activities focused on the city's rich whaling heritage. ...
Fishermen plan flotilla, beach demonstrations in wake of Vineyard Wind blade collapse
As questions surrounding last month's failure of a blade on a Vineyard Wind turbine continue, the local fishing community is orchestrating a two-pronged peaceful protest on Aug. 25. Led by the New England Fishermen's Stewardship Association and coordinated via VHF channel 72, a parade of vessels out of Cape Cod, New Bedford, Martha's Vineyard, and Nantucket are expected to meet at noon near Vineyard Wind turbine AW-38. ...
Country Farms set to reopen in Mapleville under new ownership
BURRILLVILLE – A convenient store in Mapleville that’s been closed for more than a year is now set to reopen under new ownership. Town councilors approved a new victualing license for Country Farms at 86 Mapleville Main St. submitted by Nirav Patel of North Bellerica, Mass. The business, Shiv 86 Inc., will continue to be known at Country Farms.
Fall River man arrested on gun, drug and shoplifting charges
A Fall River man was arrested on gun, drug and shoplifting charges, after police responded to a report of shoplifting at the Kohl’s on Faunce Corner Road on Saturday, Aug. 17, according to the Dartmouth Police Department. A traffic stop of Carlos Pina Silva, 38, of Fall River, revealed...
TIVERTON FOUR CORNERS – TIVERTON, RI
Ryan Lee Crosby Returns to Tiverton’s Four Corners Arts Center for a Guitar Workshop and Concert with special guest Allysen Callery. Tickets: $20 concert, $25 workshop. All ages. To Purchase tickets, visit FourCornersArts.org. TIVERTON – Portsmouth’s Ryan Lee Crosby returns to Four Corners on Saturday, September 7th, for an...
No working smoke alarms found after fatal Taunton fire, officials say
Investigators found no working smoke alarms in the Taunton home where a woman was killed in a fire Thursday, according to the Massachusetts Department of Fire Services. Investigators believe the fire was caused accidentally. After searching the home, they found two out-of-date smoke alarms, neither of which had batteries, the department said.
Man facing charges in death of 1-year-old in Pawtucket indicted by grand jury
(WJAR) — A man was indicted by the grand jury on charges related to the death of his 1-year-old child in Pawtucket. Joao Resendes is facing second-degree murder and second-degree child abuse in the death of his child 1-year-old Santiago Ledo. According to prosecutors, the alleged acts happened between...
FALL SCHEDULE – RHODE ISLAND PUBLIC TRANSIT AUTHORITY
RIPTA’s Fall Service Changes Effective Saturday, August 31, 2024. Providence, Rhode Island – The Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) will implement fall service changes effective Saturday, August 31, 2024. RIPTA makes regular service adjustments three times a year in response to seasonal changes and/or passenger use. 2024...
PPAC celebrates Mother’s Day with a FREE Wonders of the Wurlitzer concert: “Mamma! Mamma!”
Celebrate Mother’s Day at the Providence Performing Arts Center (PPAC)’s upcoming Wonders of the Wurlitzer concert, “Mamma! Mamma!” on Wednesday, May 8 at noon. House Organist Peter Edwin Krasinski will play songs by and for Broadway moms, including Les Misérables’ Fantine, Mamma Mia!’s Donna, Gypsy’s Mama Rose, Hairspray’s Edna and many more. Krasinski will also take requests from audience members towards the end of the concert.
Warmer weekend, showers early next week across Southern New England
It will feel more seasonable for late August this weekend as high temperatures warm back up with humidity also a touch higher. Fantastic beach weather on Saturday at the coastline. Storm Team 10 is giving it a perfect five waves out of five. Mostly sunny on Saturday and Sunday with...
State recommends 'smart schedule' to avoid mosquito bites and diseases
(WJAR) — Mosquito bites are a pain and the risk of disease from them is growing. So the state of Rhode Island is encouraging people to avoid outdoor activities when mosquitoes are the most active. The Schmitt family spent part of their day outside at the Tuckertown Park in...
Warwick police seek motorcyclist who disrupted veteran's funeral procession
Warwick police are asking the public for assistance identifying a motorcycle operator involved in a traffic altercation. Police said the operator cut off and swerved in between multiple family vehicles that were part of a funeral escort procession. Officials said the procession was for a veteran being laid to rest...
Bobcats Drop Season Opener at Providence College
PROVIDENCE, R.I. – The Quinnipiac men's soccer team fell 2-0 at Providence College in their season opener on Thursday night. After trading early chances, the Friars struck first on a cross in the box in the 17 th minute. They would go on to add one more in the second half on another cross from the close sideline. The Bobcats fall to 0-1-0 while the Friars gain their first win of the season. SCORE Quinnipiac 0, Providence College 2 LOCATION Chapey Field at Anderson Stadium | Providence, R.I. RECORDS Quinnipiac (0-1-0, 0-0-0 MAAC) | Providence College (1-0-0, 0-0-0 BIG EAST)...
Mothers Against Drunk Driving prepare for Saturation Saturday ahead of Labor Day weekend
WARWICK, R.I. (WLNE) — A press conference Friday morning held to highlight increased patrols as we look towards one of the more dangerous weekends of the year, Labor Day weekend. “To the people on the road, if you make that choice then you’d better be ready to face the...
Scoping the rest of the Big East Conference - Providence
22 games into their 2023-24 campaign, the Providence Friars nearly looked like a complete team that was trending upward. Providence, at that point, had just amassed their second three-game winning streak of the season with a nine-point road triumph over the Xavier Musketeers. Seven days later, in their house, the Friars stood ten minutes away from extending that stretch to four games.
RIDOH recommends closing 1 beach, reopening several others
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) — The Rhode Island Department of Health said that it is recommending closing a swimming area in Warwick while reopening several others in the state. Conimicut Point Beach in Warwick was recommended to be closed due to high bacteria levels in the water. Meanwhile, Sandy Point...
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