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The Eagles Experience; free family movies: July at Heritage State Park
FALL RIVER — With summer well underway, now's the perfect time to head down to the waterfront to cool off and explore some local history at Heritage State Park. The Visitor Center is located at 100 Davol St., in the Cap. Thomas J. Hudner Jr. Memorial Building. All programs are free and open to...
Zanor column: A look at the state Legion tourney, Duran for MVP and Bruins additions
Just thought I’d empty out my reporter’s notebook while the ponies get ready to move into their summer homes in Saratoga and Del Mar …. It’s the dog days of July, a month where our local American Legion baseball teams would battle for spots and seedings in the state tournament. Unfortunately, every team is already in the tourney.
NBC 10 documentary traced history of 'Our Neighbors the Narragansetts'
In 1997, NBC 10 aired an hour-long documentary, "Our Neighbors the Narragansetts." Produced by Robert Rose and narrated by actor Graham Greene, it traced the history of the Narragansett Indian Tribe from first contact with Europeans in 1524 to the headlines of the time. It's a history that includes brutal...
Gulls fall short in 12-8 loss to SwampBats
On America’s birthday, the Newport Gulls faced the Keene Swamp Bats for the first time this season. Unfortunately, the Gulls got bested by the Swamp Bats in an offensive showdown by the score of 12-8. Kade Shatwell (Oklahoma City University) looked for his second win of the summer in...
Heavy police presence near Richmond as state police investigate overnight incident
Rhode Island State Police and Hopkinton police responded to an incident near the Richmond and Exeter town line. That's where an SUV went off the road following a police chase. As of late Saturday night police have not said officially if the chase was connected to a homicide Friday night.
Rhode Islander Lisa Raye Is Our Underclassmen AOY
- - - If you didn't know who Lisa Raye was before 2024, you found out this spring. The West Warwick sprinter won two national titles as a high school sophomore in June at New Balance Nationals Outdoor, claiming exceptional wind-legal marks of 11.26 and 22.77 seconds across 100 and 200 meters.
Side of the Rhode: Who’s Hot and Who’s Not? - July 5, 2024
Every Friday, GoLocalProv takes a look at who is rising and who is falling in Rhode Island and national politics, business, culture, and sports. We have expanded the list, and we are going to a GoLocal team approach while encouraging readers to suggest nominees for who is "HOT" and who is "NOT."
VIDEO: Truck Takes Out Utility Pole and Tree in Crash on North Main Street in Providence
A one-vehicle crash involving a work truck took out a utility pole - as well as a tree - on North Main Street in Providence on Friday. Photos and video taken by GoLocal’s Anthony Sionni show the aftermath of the crash close to the Charlesgate Apartments and Doyle Avenue.
As officials determine identity of body found in Newport, more details released on how missing swimmer was swept away
As a body is located near where a missing swimmer was last seen, those who knew the young man give some insight into his final moments. According to United States Coast Guard Northeast, on June 23rd at approximately 6:00 p.m., a 20-year-old swimmer went missing near Newport, RI. Dexter Gutierrez...
Pawtucket police break up large holiday party
A large gathering was broken up by police in Pawtucket Thursday night. Police said they received reports at 11 p.m. for a holiday party that was out of control. Officials said they found several illegally parked vehicles, fireworks, loud music and intoxicated people on Primrose Street. Police did not say...
Third-Highest Providence Sale Ever Closed by Residential Properties
Residential Properties Ltd. announced this week the sale of 30 Freeman Parkway on Providence’s East Side for $4.72 million. According to State-Wide MLS data, this is the third-highest single-family home sale in Providence ever recorded and the second-highest single-family home sale in Providence year to date. RPL has now listed 19 of the 25 highest single-family home sales in Providence so far this year.
Washington Trust awards $20,000 to West Elmwood Housing Development Corp.
Providence, RI Washington Trust today announced the Washington Trust Charitable Foundation has awarded $20,000 to West Elmwood Housing Development Corp. to support the Match Savings Incentive Program (MSIP) and the Get Your House In Order Program (GYHIOP). The MSIP is designed to assist individuals with low-to-moderate income on their path...
A Special Sister Act: Lisa and Xenia Raye add more gold at New Englands, New Balance Nationals
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WPRI) – West Warwick’s Lisa and Xenia Raye helped West Warwick win its third-straight state track title this past season with five individual gold medals and the sisters added three more golds at New Englands. Most recently, Lisa made her mark on the biggest stage. The sophomore won the 100 and 200 at […]
WaterFire draws crowds to Providence for Fourth of July celebration
People from all over New England flocked to Providence for a less conventional display of fire on Fourth of July, WaterFire. “It’s beautiful, it’s absolutely beautiful,” said Raymond Beausejour, who was wearing his best Uncle Sam attire. “Whenever they have it in the summer I come down, I just love it it’s like a communal camp fire.”
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