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How many Democrats, Republicans are there in RI? Here's the voter breakdown.
Ahead of the 2024 Presidential Election, Rhode Island has 723,135 registered active voters, as of July 2024, according to the Secretary of State's website. That's out of a 1,095,962 total population, and 779,607 total voter records in the state. Here's how Rhode Island's registered voter demographic breaks down, and how...
Karen Read will appear back in court today. What are the next steps in the case?
DEDHAM — Karen Read, a Mansfield woman accused of killing her Boston police officer boyfriend, Braintree native John O'Keefe, is due back in court today to discuss next steps in her case after Judge Beverly Cannone declared a mistrial earlier this month. The status hearing is scheduled for 2...
In the ACI parking lot, two men bonded over Burger King and uncertainty of what's next
In a way, Sam thought to himself, this was his friend’s last meal. It was just the two of them – Sam and his pal J, as everyone called him. They were parked in Sam’s VW in a lot at the Adult Correctional Institutions. J was minutes from going inside to be put back in prison for a parole violation.
North Kingstown Wickford tops Bristol-Warren
PROVIDENCE R.I. (WPRI) – North Kingstown Wickford handles Bristol-Warren, 8-2. North Kingstown Wickford scored four runs in the first inning and never looked back. Bristol-Warren would get on the board in the third off of a fielder’s choice. They trailed, 4-1 at that point. Bottom 3rd, Liam Bererdi would single in the 5th run for […]
St. Mary's Feast, 119-year tradition, continues in Knightsville
CRANSTON, R.I. (WJAR) — By the time the four-day St. Mary’s Feast wraps up on Sunday in Cranston’s Knightsville neighborhood organizers anticipate tens of thousands will have taken in the event. Immigrants from Itri, in Italy, brought the tradition with them. It includes a religious procession, a...
PHOTOS: Take a Peek Inside of Karen Read’s Mansfield, Massachusetts, Home
One of the most captivating and polarizing events throughout New England recently has without a doubt been the Karen Read trial. The details of the trial won't be outlined here for no other reason than there have been and still are so many moving parts to the case, ruling, motions filed after the dismissal, etc., that it'd be ridiculous for someone as uneducated with the law as this writer is to try and recap it.
Christmas in July brings holiday cheer and local vendors to West Warwick
WEST WARWICK, R.I. (WJAR) — We Be Jammin’ Events hosted Christmas in July at Cardi’s Furniture and Mattresses in West Warwick Sunday. The event included over 75 small business vendors, food trucks and a petting zoo. Santa Claus, Mrs. Claus and the Grinch all made appearances. We...
Phish Debuts ‘Evolve’ Track, “Human Nature”, On Second Night In Massachusetts [Videos]
Phish crossed off another track from its new album Evolve on Saturday with the live debut of “Human Nature” in Mansfield, MA. Until last night’s second of three concerts at Xfinity Center, “Human Nature” had only been performed by bassist Mike Gordon‘s solo band.
TREASURING THE EXPERIENCE: Cumberland Little League father-sun trio enjoying summer ride
CUMBERLAND – It can be enjoyable and stress-filled. It can be nerve-wracking but also yield utter bliss – this whole father-son/coach-player dynamic that’s been on full display for Cumberland Little League’s unbeaten baseball machine.
Four Minors Hospitalized After Ingesting CBD Gummies at Coventry Summer Camp
Four children, ages 12 to 15, experienced a distressing incident at Camp Westwood YMCA in Coventry, Rhode Island, after ingesting CBD gummies, leading to their hospitalization last Thursday, as reported by NBC10 Boston. First responders arrived on the scene to find the youths vomiting, a response understood to be concerning as per Western Coventry Fire Captain Robert Mann, who stated to NBC10 Boston, "The good part of it is they were conscious, and they can maintain their own airway so that they could vomit."
Reunited on the baseball diamond
WEST WARWICK - Logan Lama is a busy man these days, not that he’s complaining. The 2023 Coventry High School graduate and rising sophomore at Springfield College had plans from the onset to rejoin his hometown’s Connie Mack ball club this coming summer, a year after helping guide them to an appearance in the finals.
CLT Marine proposal: 'Boat people doing boat stuff' on New Bedford State Pier
NEW BEDFORD — Ed Anthes-Washburn is very familiar with the Port of New Bedford. His background includes 11 years with the New Bedford Port Authority, the last six as port director. ...
Grand Victorian in the Fall River Highlands sold for over $1M: Weekly home sales
This week’s top-selling property is an exquisite Victorian that sold for $1,250,000. Built in 1872 in the historical Highlands neighborhood, 240 Highland Avenue has been converted into a multi-family dwelling. It showcases modern updates with old world charming in every corner of the 6,700 square foot home. The main...
Eufemia Reis, a New Bedford versatile artist inspired by her African and Portuguese roots
NEW BEDFORD – Self-taught New Bedford artist Eufemia Reis mostly draws inspiration from her ethnic roots and own experiences, and particularly enjoys painting the beauty and strength of African women. Born in Angola to Cape Verdean parents, her most prominent works are infused with spiritual and cultural aspects of...
Man with Fall River ties enhancing historical accuracy and functionality of ships at Battleship Cove
Fall River, MA – A collaboration is leading to ships at Battleship Cove being restored to their historical glory. According to the Fall River Arts Project, Chandler Hearn, a recent graduate of IYRS’s Digital Modeling and Fabrication program in Newport, Rhode Island, has successfully installed custom-built belaying pins on the USS Joseph P. Kennedy Jr., a historic Gearing-class destroyer docked at Battleship Cove in Fall River, Massachusetts. This installation marks a significant achievement for Hearn, whose capstone project involved creating intricate parts for naval ships.
Fall River man killed in Brockton stabbing, suspect arrested, DA says
"The investigation is active and ongoing, but preliminarily, this does not appear to be a random act of violence,” District Attorney Timothy Cruz said. A Fall River man was stabbed to death in a Brockton park on Saturday night, authorities said. The suspect was caught and placed under arrest,...
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