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Meet Enzi: The Powerful New Addition to Roger Williams Park Zoo’s Giraffe Herd
The Roger Williams Park Zoo is excited to announce the arrival of Enzi, a nearly one-year-old male giraffe whose name fittingly means “powerful” in Swahili. Enzi has quickly become a beloved member of the zoo, displaying a charming personality as he adapts to his new surroundings. Enzi joins...
Providence's Washington Bridge demolition to cost more than expected
The cost to demolish the Washington Bridge in Providence, Rhode Island, is going to cost a little more than expected, according to NBC affiliate WJAR. Back in December, the Department of Transportation closed the west side of the bridge because of structural issues. The state estimated that this demolition would cost $31 million.
Women’s Rugby Picks Up Numerous Academic Honors
PROVIDENCE, R.I. – A total of 14 Bears picked up NIRA All-Academic honors and 13 earned NCR Scholastic All-American honors, announced by the two organizations in the last week. A student-athlete must have a 3.50 cumulative GPA and have sophomore or higher athletic eligibility to be selected for the...
RIDE kicking off Summer Food Service Program
The Rhode Island’s Department of Education is kicking off the Summer Food Service Program, providing meals to students statewide during the summer months. The Department and City of Providence united kids and parents to the meal site at Bucklin Park today to spread the word.
Magill announces for second term
First-term Town Councilor Timothy Magill has announced his candidacy for a second term. “I never dreamed that serving our town in elected office would be so satisfying. I not only tried to effectuate change that improved our quality of life, but also I want to protect the interests of my constituents,” Magill said in a release.
Warwick woman accused of sweeping, $10M sweepstakes mail fraud. What we know.
PROVIDENCE – A Warwick woman is accused of swindling vulnerable people nationwide in a sweeping, multi-million dollar fraud scheme. A grand jury indicted Meagan E. Shine, 47, on June 17 on four counts of mail fraud and one count of conspiracy to commit mail fraud. She was arraigned Tuesday before U.S. District Court Magistrate Judge Lincoln D. Almond and released on a $50,000 unsecured bond with conditions, including that she seek mental health treatment, court...
SYNTHETIC TURF FIELD AT SLATER MIDDLE SCHOOL
PAWTUCKET – Slater Middle School in Pawtucket, Rhode Island, reached a significant milestone Thursday with the official groundbreaking ceremony for its new synthetic turf field, enhancing greenspace for students and residents alike. MAYOR DONALD GREBIEN. The event was attended by community leaders, including Mayor Donald Grebien, Lieutenant Governor Sabina...
Arrest Made In Ten Million Dollar Fraud Scheme
A Warwick woman has been charged in a ten-million-dollar direct-mail scheme. Forty-seven-year-old Megan Shine faces federal charges of conspiracy and fraud. Prosecutors claim Shine used the U.S. Postal Service to send out mailings suggesting the recipients were entitled to cash and prizes and duped them into sending payments to cover processing.
Major power outage in Pawtucket
PAWTUCKET - A power outage is impacting some 7,000 customers in Pawtucket and Central Falls. No cause for the outage has been announced. According to the RI Energy site, power should be restored by 10 a.m. for most areas. Some customers saw power come back on shortly before 7 a.m.
Former Echmalian property on Mineral Spring Avenue planned to become auto facility
NORTH PROVIDENCE – Back in 2007, resident Diane Echmalian famously played hardball with those who wanted to purchase her home at 3 Malcolm St., at the corner of Mineral Spring Avenue. Echmalian told The Breeze at the time that she thought her home should fetch $700,000 given its desirability...
Yacht Club merges pop and politics with soda poll
NORTH PROVIDENCE – Yacht Club Bottling Works is adding a tasty twist to election season with the relaunch of their Soda Pop Poll. What began as a way to bring a bit of fun to a polarizing election has turned into a tradition that soda lovers and political enthusiasts alike look forward to, said Yacht Club CEO John Sgambato.
Local Courageous RI winners speak their peace
NORTH PROVIDENCE/LINCOLN – Though he’s studying cognitive science, Yale University sophomore and North Providence resident Nico Upegui loves music. He took the opportunity to communicate the harsh realities of the world and how to prevent violence through it. Upegui’s original song, “My Child,” which he wrote, composed, and...
Proclamation celebrates legacy & memory of Dave Witham with 4th annual Daveapalooza
When a person passes on from this plane of existence, their impact is often very considerable. It can be sensed within their family, their group of friends and their community as a whole. This is a great way to briefly describe the legacy of Proclamation Ale Company founder Dave Witham, who sadly passed away on Christmas Day back in 2020 after a battle with cancer. Ever since this loss, the folks at the brewery, including his wife Lori who now is the owner along with being the Creative Director, have celebrated Witham’s life with an extravagant party called Daveapalooza. This year’s edition is the fourth one, and it’s going to be taking place at the brewery on 274 Kilvert Street in Warwick on July 13 from 12 noon to 6pm.
AJ Colonna Advances to National Junior PGA Championship
Rhode Island’s AJ Colonna is headed to the national Junior PGA Championship at Congressional Country Club. Colonna finished runner-up in New England Jr. PGA Championship at Shaker Hills to advance to the national tournament. The former Barrington high school golfer posted rounds of 70 and 74 to finish second...
CPD seeks stolen car that fled from traffic stop
SEEN THIS CAR? The Cranston Police Department is asking for the public’s help in locating the vehicle in the photo, which was reported stolen on June 21 around midnight in Raynham, Massachusetts, according to Cranston Police. Around 4:16 p.m. June 22, an alert was received by the Flock license plate reader system indicating the vehicle was reported stolen and traveling in Cranston, according to a post on Cranston Police Department’s social media accounts. “A Cranston Officer located the vehicle containing two occupants on Elmwood Avenue and attempted to pull it over,” according to police. “The operator refused to stop and the vehicle crossed into Warwick and struck the Officer’s cruiser at the intersection of Manson and Warwick Avenue. The suspects managed to avoid capture. Fortunately, the cruiser only sustained minor damage and the Officer was not injured. The vehicle was last seen traveling on Norwood Avenue.” If you’ve seen this vehicle, contact the Cranston Police Department at 942-2211.
Placer.ai: Retailers finding succcess with small-format stores
Bigger isn’t always better when it comes to store size. That’s according to a new report from Placer.ai titled “Small Format Stores — Sprouting, Blooming and Expanding,” which said that small-format stores which offer consumers more convenient and localized shopping experiences are on the rise.
“THIRD OF JULY FIREWORKS” PAWTUCKET, RI
City of Pawtucket to Host July Third Fireworks Celebration. Join the City of Pawtucket for its annual “Third of July” fireworks celebration. Fireworks will be shot off at McCoy stadium, with festivities taking place across the street, in front of Jenks Middle School. There will be food trucks,...
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