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Veterans gifted robotic pets for comfort
BRISTOL, R.I. (WJAR) — Residents at the Rhode Island Veterans Home were recently given the gift of dogs and cats, robotic ones. Ted Fischer, the CEO and Co-Founder of Ageless Innovation LLC, said in 2015 his company launched 'Realistic, robotic therapy pets.'. "Our first product was our cat. It...
Vital Link: Supply Chain seniors offer strategy support for global nonprofit
As Bryant seniors Emerson Swartz, Jose Espinal, Alexander Valente, and Eduardo Peralta tour the North Kingstown headquarters of Edesia Nutrition, the weight of their assignment is never out of mind — or out of view. Hung throughout the facility are giant portraits of children who overcame malnutrition with the...
Log A Load For Kids hosts fundraiser for Hasbro Children's Hospital
(WJAR) — Log A Load For Kids Rhode Island held a fundraiser in East Greenwich on Thursday. The fundraiser is to benefit Hasbro Children’s Hospital. According to event officials, it was held at Go Play, an indoor playground. The fundraiser began at 9 a.m. and is scheduled to...
Six arrested during Washington County Fair
Six people were arrested during the Washington County Fair this month, according to police. Police said five of the arrests were for underage possession of alcohol. Officials also said a 17-year-old from South Kingstown was arrested for DUI. According to police, the teen hit seven parked cars while trying to...
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...
West Warwick couple arrested after drug bust
Two West Warwick residents are facing multiple charges after a months-long investigation led to the discovery of a large quantity of drugs in their home, where police found a child who had been exposed to cocaine and fentanyl.
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...
New Bedford man arrested on firearms charges following police investigation
NEW BEDFORD — A local man was arrested Tuesday after New Bedford police found him in possession of an unlicensed firearm and ammunition. During an investigation on Aug. 20, officers arrived at 306 N. Front St., #3S, where they encountered 21-year-old Andres Cosme-Mateo. A search resulted in the discovery...
New Bedford Welcomes New Pizza Hut with Iconic ’90s Buffet
Get ready New Bedford, there's a new Pizza Hut coming to the city and is gearing up for something nostalgic. Coming soon to 914 Mount Pleasant Street by Kings Highway, Pizza Hut promises to bring back the beloved '90s style buffet and salad bar that many have been missed and been craving.
NBPD has yet to adopt transparency reforms recommended one year ago
NEW BEDFORD — Last August, a consulting firm issued dozens of recommendations for the police department, ranging from greater openness with public information to improved policies for handling officer misconduct and discrimination. A year later, the police department has not adopted several of the report’s recommendations on officer misconduct...
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)...
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.
Tickets Available For Friars At Fenway On September 10
PROVIDENCE, R.I. - The Providence College Athletic Department has announced that Tuesday, September 10 will be Friars at Fenway night when the Boston Red Sox take on the Baltimore Orioles at 7:10 p.m. Providence basketball head Coaches Kim English and Erin Batth will be throwing out the first pitch, and players from both programs will be in attendance to cheer on the Red Sox. Fans interested in this fun experience should purchase their tickets here: Friars at Fenway! (fevo-enterprise.com) . The pre-game festivities kick off on the Truly Terrace, an open-air concourse space that can be found in the back...
Roger Cook, longtime "This Old House" landscaper, dies at 70
BURLINGTON - Roger Cook, the longtime landscape contractor on the PBS home improvement series "This Old House," has died. He was 70 years old.Cook died Wednesday "after a long battle with illness," the show said.The landscaping and gardening expert was involved with "This Old House" for more than 40 years, starting in 1982 when the show was produced by WGBH-TV in Boston. He first joined the program full-time in 1988 as a landscape contractor for a renovation of a bed and breakfast in Lexington. "Soft-spoken but no-nonsense approach""Roger was our much-loved colleague, treasured by the entire 'This Old House community' for...
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