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'Greatest experience': Locals earn ball hockey medals in Slovakia
As kids, Drake Manning Almeida and Evan Barbosa grew to love the sport of hockey. In the summer months without ice, they honed their skills by playing street hockey. Little did the pair know they were about to make history. ...
Brown Athletics to Induct 18 New Members, One Team into Hall of Fame
PROVIDENCE, R.I. – The Brown University Athletic Hall of Fame will induct 18 new members and one team at its 44th Induction Dinner on Saturday, October 19, 2024, at the Rhode Island Convention Center in Providence. The inductees into the Hall of Fame include Eli Wolff '00 (Joukowsky Humanitarian...
Alannah Hopkins Signs To Attend Providence College
PROVIDENCE, R.I.- Providence College softball Head Coach Kelsey Christensen announced today (July 22) that student-athlete Alannah Hopkins (Sylva, N.C.) has signed an athletic aid agreement to attend PC as a member of the softball team. Hopkins, a junior pitcher, attended Smoky Mountain High School where she earned All-Conference honors all...
Witnesses say a gunman, with a spiked helmet, riding on a motorcycle, shot young woman
PROVIDENCE − A masked gunman riding in a group of motorcyclists shot a 21-year-old woman in the arm last Thursday, according to witness accounts provided to city police. Police investigators were told that the shooter wielded a silver handgun and wore a helmet covering just the top of his head, with silver spikes protruding from it, said Providence police Detective Maj. David Lapatin. ...
Cranston mayor cleared of nepotism complaint
Cranston Mayor Ken Hopkins was cleared of a nepotism complaint by the Rhode Island Ethics Commission. The Ethics Commission voted 5-0 Tuesday to dismiss complaints over the hiring of Hopkins' son-in-law as a Cranston firefighter in 2021 and his promotion earlier this year. The Ethics Commission in April voted to...
Rhode Island first state in the country to complete Phase 1 of NEVI
On Friday, Rhode Island Gov. Dan McKee joined several state departments to celebrate the completion of Phase 1 of the alternative fuel corridor under NEVI. The first state in the country to complete its initial ... Read More » The post Rhode Island first state in the country to complete Phase 1 of NEVI appeared first on Daily Energy Insider.
Warwick Animal Shelter hosts 15th ‘Cause for Paws’ car show
WARWICK, R.I. (WLNE) — The Friends of the Warwick Animal Shelter hosted its 15th annual Cause for Paws Classic Car Show on Sunday. Proceeds from the show go to benefit the homeless animals housed at the shelter. ABC 6 Meteorologist Kelly Bates was on scene and got her own...
One Arrested- One In Hospital After Weekend Restaurant Shooting
A suspect is in custody following a weekend shooting at a Cranston restaurant. Officers were stationed at the 39 West Restaurant and Lounge on Phenix Avenue when they broke up a fight shortly before midnight Saturday. One man was hit by gunfire and taken to a hospital for treatment. Police...
Whalen: Town Residents Couldn’t Afford New Fire Station
Seekonk Fire Chief Shaun Whalen believes a tax increase to pay for a new fire station for the South End of town would have been too much of a burden on residents. Last October, the Select Board voted against placing an article on the Fall Town Meeting warrant. Chair Michael Healy, Pam Pozzi, and Justin Sullivan all voted no, while Chris Zorra and Michelle Hines voted in favor.
Attleboro calls for tougher water restrictions as rainfall is elusive
(WJAR) — The City of Attleboro upgraded its water restrictions to level 3 on Monday. The upgrading on restrictions comes as the city says rainfall has stayed elusive and water consumption has risen. To help stop the trend all outdoor water is facing additional restrictions. Lawn watering of any...
Attleboro man's body recovered from Worcester County pond
An Attleboro man died in an incident involving a personal watercraft on a pond in Worcester County. Rutland police said first responders were called to Turkey Hill Pond on Saturday afternoon for a report that a watercraft overturned and the operator failed to surface. "Witnesses reported that the individual appeared...
Rehoboth Group Opposes MBTA Housing
A Rehoboth group opposed to the state’s MBTA law has formed on social media. “The MBTA Communities Law poses a significant threat to our way of life here in Rehoboth,” says Rehoboth Against MBTA Law. A public forum is being held on Wednesday at 7 pm by the...
Newport County residents among University of Tampa’s 2024 degree recipients
Syracuse, N.Y. — The University of Tampa hosted its 158th commencement ceremony in May, honoring 1,717 degree-seeking candidates and providing remarks by three notable local speakers. The commencement ceremony, held on May 4, was attended by the students, their families and friends, UT faculty and staff members, and the...
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...
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