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Girl Scouts ‘Cookie Share’ donates cookies, proceeds to local organizations
WARWICK, R.I. (WLNE) — The Girl Scouts of Southeastern New England (GSSNE) has donated 42,000 packages of Girl Scout Cookies to local organizations in 2024 through their project Cookie Share. This annual program sees customers purchase Girl Scout Cookies and donate them to a food banks, shelters, military and...
Offshore Wind Employee in RI Sentenced for Defrauding Company Out of $158K
United States Attorney Zachary A. Cunha announced Tuesday that a specialist previously employed at the Rhode Island office of an international company that specializes in building and operating offshore and onshore wind and solar projects has been sentenced to federal prison. Alfred Appiah, 35, of Pawtucket was sentenced by Senior...
Shane Gillis, TikTok star go viral after Christian McCaffrey wedding photos
The internet is still buzzing about Christian McCaffrey and Olivia Culpo’s oceanfront wedding in Rhode Island last month. Some are convinced comedian Shane Gillis is dating TikTok star Grace Brassel after the pair were seen together in photos taken at the star-studded event on June 29. Taking to her Instagram on Sunday, Brassel shared photos of her and Gillis at McCaffrey and Culpo’s Italian-themed welcome party at Ocean House — a stunning seaside resort located on the bluffs of Watch Hill. Shane Gillis blasts sports betting with hilarious ‘SNL’ skit: ‘Rock Bottom Kings’ One of the photos, which showed them posing closely together,...
R.I. Ethics Commission chairperson steps down, creating second vacancy on panel
After nearly a decade as a state’s ethics watchdog, Rhode Island Ethics Commission Chairperson Marisa Quinn is stepping down from her post. Quinn announced her decision at the start of the panel’s monthly meeting Tuesday morning. Her last day is Wednesday. Quinn told Rhode Island Current afterward that her decision to leave was in order […] The post R.I. Ethics Commission chairperson steps down, creating second vacancy on panel appeared first on Rhode Island Current.
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.
Tired of the heat? Here's what the Old Farmer's Almanac predicts for 2024 fall RI weather
The brutal summer temperatures will soon subside to make way for a cool fall in Rhode Island, the Old Farmer's Almanac predicts. In its fall forecast, the Old Farmer's Almanac is projecting a mix of average and below average temperatures throughout New England. ...
Great Lakes Brewing Co. expands to Massachusetts, Rhode Island
Great Lakes Brewing Co. (GLBC) is shipping up to Boston. Why it matters: Cleveland's oldest craft brewery is once again expanding its distribution footprint and will soon be available for purchase in bars and grocery stores in Massachusetts and Rhode Island. GLBC expanded to New York City last year. Driving...
Cape Cod flamingo now spotted in Little Compton, RI
LITTLE COMPTON, R.I. (WLNE) — The flamingo spotted on Cape Cod has now possibly made its way down to the state of Rhode Island. In photos shared on the app eBird, birders have captured photos of a flamingo in Briggs Marsh in Little Compton. A social media post last...
'Frightening prospect': Why RI's unions are organizing against a constitutional convention
PROVIDENCE – No one knows what changes to the Rhode Island Constitution would be proposed at a constitutional convention – should voters in November allow one – but a coalition of union and advocacy groups are warning that the state would be foolish to risk finding out. The group, Rhode Island...
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