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2024-25 Big East Women’s Basketball Summer Check-In: Providence Friars
2023-24 Big East Finish: Tied for 8th, lost the conference tournament tiebreaker to Butler to be the #9 seed. Final 2023-24 Her Hoop Stats Ranking: #167 out of 360 teams. Postseason? After downing Butler, 75-60, in the first round of the Big East tournament, the Friars got obliterated by UConn, 86-53, in the quarterfinals. Somehow, a 13-20 record was good enough to earn a bye in the WNIT, which was the tertiary postseason tournament behind the NCAA tourney and the WBIT. Even with extra rest on Colgate as well as home court advantage, PC’s season ended with a 54-41 loss in their first WNIT game.
Behind the Smiles Winners for the Week of July 22, 2024: Kerri from North Smithfield
Our sponsors at Delta Dental want you to show us what’s Behind the Smiles. It’s a chance to show off your photography skills and share scenic, fascinating or fun images with the WPRI 12 and FOX Providence audience. Three times a week, we’ll show a photo on 12 News This Morning at 6 AM.
168 Apartments Teed Up For Wooster Sq.
One hundred and sixty eight more apartments took a big step closer to coming to Wooster Square, after the project’s new co-development team won permission to modify a plan last approved in 2021. The City Plan Commission took that unanimous vote of support Wednesday night during its latest monthly...
Bear killed after biting woman in Conn.
The woman sustained minor injuries in the attack. Environmental police in Connecticut euthanized a 280-pound black bear Saturday afternoon after it bit a woman in Cheshire. The Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection, in a press release, said officers from the Environmental Conservation Police responded to reports that a black bear had bitten a woman at around 4 p.m.
Temple Men's Basketball To Face Rhode Island In The Hall Of Fame Classic
The Temple University men's basketball team added a familiar foe to its schedule as the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame announced the Owls will face Rhode Island in the Hall of Fame Classic at the MassMutual Center in Springfield, Mass. on December 21. "We're excited to be a part of...
How Are RIC Students Spending Their Summer? – Try Cancer Research
Rather than lob a volleyball over a net at the beach, chemistry majors Ivy Par and Sydney Green prefer to spend their summer in a research lab trying to discover the cause of cancer. The two work under the watchful eye of principal investigator, Jamie Towle-Weicksel, associate professor of chemistry....
Davisville Solar Project Draws Ire of Local Residents
NORTH KINGSTOWN, R.I. — A proposal for a solar project off Route 403 in the village of Davisville is meeting some early opposition from local residents. Cranston-based Green Development LLC has proposed a 4-megawatt, ground-mounted solar installation on undeveloped land between Route 403 and some homes off Davisville Road. The project, known as NKGM Solar, would clear 36 acres of otherwise untouched land to make room for 10,000 solar panels, and extend Firwood Drive, a sleepy suburban street, into an access road for the solar array.
Alzheimer’s Drug Offers Hope for Early-Stage Patients
UConn Health is now offering the drug lecanemab to patients with mild signs of dementia. In clinical trials it was shown to slow the progression of Alzheimer’s. The memory assessment team at the UConn Center on Aging consists of multidisciplinary experts who monitor and guide patients through the treatment process. The drug may not be a cure for Alzheimer’s but for patients like Eric Jackson, it offers the chance to remain independent longer.
Well-known CT Democrat seeking old Senate seat after prison; Opponent says he is ‘relic of the past’
He once declared himself to be “the Moses of my people.” He served nearly five years in federal prison and a halfway house after pleading guilty to bribery and other crimes in a corruption scandal as a convicted felon. Now, Democrat Ernie Newton is battling to get his old Senate seat back in the Democratic primary on Aug. 13 Bridgeport. Known as one of the most colorful and quotable state ...
Stretch Your Dollar: Get an early start on back-to-school shopping for best deals
NEW HAVEN, Conn. (WTNH) — It may be the middle of summer, but back-to-school shopping is in full swing!. Experts say getting an early start is key. “That’s going to help you spread out your spending. Find those best deals right now,” said Emily Foley with Retailmenot.
New Ansonia Business Caters To ‘Little Divas’
ANSONIA – Families looking for a colorful way to celebrate their daughter’s next birthday can now book a ‘hot pink party bus’ thanks to a new business in town. ‘Nailicious Little Divas’ is a mobile party bus that hosts manicure and pedicure parties for kids ages four to 12.
Video: Des McAnuff Gives a Speech Following Final Performance of THE WHO'S TOMMY
The critically acclaimed production of The Who’s TOMMY played its final performance on Broadway yesterday, Sunday, July 21. As BroadwayWorld previously announced, a National Tour will launch at the Providence Performing Arts Center (PPAC) in Providence, RI in the Fall of 2025. Following the musical's final performance last night,...
Four houses proposed at site of former Spring Hill Road animal rescue
MONROE, CT — Neighbors of the SPCA of Connecticut Animal Shelter railed against the facility at 359 Spring Hill Road when it first opened in the early 2000s, but the dog kennels were a grandfathered use. The owner, Frederick Acker, fought with town officials over the number of dogs allowed on the property over the years and, due to financial woes, the shelter closed down for good last year.
New Introduction to Table Games Dealer Training course comes to CCRI in August
In partnership with Bally’s, The Community College of Rhode Island is launching its first Introduction to Table Games Dealer Training course in August. This free six-week, 96-hour in-person course offers participants the opportunity to learn to deal Blackjack and novelty games such as Spanish 21, Let it Ride, Three Card Poker, and Texas Hold’em. Students will also learn about customer service, conflict resolution, gaming etiquette, cheque breakdowns, card and currency handling, and preparation for live auditioning and licensing to work in the gaming industry as entry-level Dealers. Classes begin August 19. Additional information is available online at ccri.edu/workforce/technologyonline.
North Haven Athletic Department Recognized as Quality Program Exemplary School
In an effort to recognize and commend excellence in the implementation and administration of outstanding high school athletic programs, the National Interscholastic Athletic Administrators Association (NIAAA) has initiated the NIAAA Quality Program Assessment. The North Haven High School athletic program has been identified as a 2024 recipient of the NIAAA...
Conference will explore how to optimize social media communication to advance cancer care
The social media revolution in oncology is well under way. The transformation will only accelerate as physicians, advanced practice providers, industry representatives, patient advocates and others seek new ways to communicate, educate themselves and expand their networks. Collaboration for Outcomes Using Social Media in Oncology (COSMO) has organized its second...
Win tickets to ‘Twas the Night Before by Cirque du Soleil
Listen to Anna and Raven all this week at 9am for your chance to win a pair of tickets to opening night on November 29th of ‘Twas the Night Before by Cirque du Soleil. ‘Twas the Night Before… by Cirque du Soleil is a Christmas themed show inspired by the joy of giving and the wonder of the holiday season, with something for everyone in the family to enjoy. Whether you are a child of 5, 50, or 95 years old you are sure to be wowed by incredible acrobatics and a heart-warming story this season at Toyota Oakdale Theatre in Wallingford, CT, for a strictly limited engagement, November 29 through December 8, 2024.
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