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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...
Cole Tennis Courts to Get Long Awaited Redo
Above: The cracks that were filled a few years ago. A major rebuilding of the tennis and basketball courts at Cole Middle School is finally in the works, with school officials ready to award a $20,000 design contract, nearly six years after voters approved a $5 million school bond referendum to pay for a variety of capital projects, including the Cole courts.
Harbor Freight Tools ready to service all of Bristol County — from contractors to homeowners
FAIRHAVEN — Harbor Freight Tools has opened a new store in Fairhaven with tools, equipment and accessories for professional contractors and technicians, homeowners and hobbyists. The company hired locally and brought between 25 and 30 new jobs to the surrounding community, according to a press release. “Our team is ready to serve and deliver value...
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...
Karen Read's retrial set for next January
Karen Read is set to be prosecuted again in January 2025 on charges that she killed her boyfriend, Boston Police officer John O’Keefe. Read appeared in court Monday for the first time since her murder trial ended in a mistrial earlier this month. At a brief status hearing Monday,...
Apponequet football looks to carry momentum: 2024 Lakers schedule
Apponequet is looking to carry some momentum from 2023 into this fall after the Lakers finished last season winning three out of their last four games, including a victory over rival Old Rochester on Thanksgiving. Brody Joly had a record-breaking performance as a junior running back as he scored a single-season school record...
New play option for families of young kids opening at Dartmouth Mall this fall
The Qumseya family that owns the new Hyper Zone indoor playground opening soon at the Dartmouth Mall understands that it’s not always easy for children to find a clean, safe place to play. At 25 months old, their son, Jason, knows that it’s fun to play with his toys, and by starting their new business, they want to give other children the opportunity to play there when it opens in early August. ...
Schools may need override in two years, School Committee members told
While reserve funds could help boost next year’s budget, Dartmouth voters may be looking at a Proposition 2 ½ override for the following year, when the timing might be better to make the request, Assistant Superintendent of Finance and Operations James Kiely told Dartmouth School Committee members at its Monday, July 22 meeting.
Dartmouth police officers honored for saving man's life
Two Dartmouth police officers were presented with the department's Life Saving Award after helping an unconscious man. Officers Max Szteliga and Dominik Sullivan-Souza were on patrol June 3 when a call came in for an unresponsive man in a car on the side of the road. A witness driving in...
Dartmouth’s Padanaram Summer Festival Is an Experience For the Whole Family
DARTMOUTH (WBSM) — Dartmouth's Summer Festival returns this month, featuring fun activities for the whole family. On Saturday, July 27, from 9 a.m. to 4 p,.m. Elm Street will be filled with entertainment from vendors, food trucks, artisan stands and more to celebrate the annual summer festival. Many of...
Sakonnet Vineyard is offering a special tasting.
National Wine & Cheese Day is July 25 and Sakonnet Vineyard is offering a special tasting featuring four Sakonnet wines paired with four cheeses from Sweet & Salty Farm in Little Compton. Rhode Show Content Disclaimer: The information, advice, and answers displayed in The Rhode Show section of WPRI.com are...
Have you seen these nuns around New Bedford? Here's why.
NEW BEDFORD — The nuns from the upcoming New Bedford Festival Theatre's production of "Nunsense" have been sauntering about all over the area at festivals and events ahead of the show opening Aug. 9. "Being at these events with our nuns has been so much fun and we've received...
2024 New Bedford’s Portuguese Feast Survival Guide (Aug 1-4)
Malasadas, carne de espeto and Madeira wine, oh my!. The New Bedford Feast of the Blessed Sacrament, a.k.a. the Portuguese Feast, a.k.a. Madeira Feast is the largest event New Bedford has every year. More than that, it is the largest Portuguese feast in the world and the largest ethnic festival in New England. The feast was founded in 1915 by four Madeiran immigrants who wanted to recreate the festivities of their home island.
Police search for ‘endangered’ teen girl who went missing in Chelsea
Authorities encourage anyone with information to contact the Chelsea Police Department at (617) 466-4800. The Chelsea Police Department is urging residents to be on the lookout for 16-year-old Tessa Rivera of New Bedford, who went missing on July 17. She was last seen wearing a gray hoodie, black sweatpants, and...
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