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RIPTA SERVICE CALL CENTER HOURS
Call Center Will Now Be Open on Weekends Starting Saturday, July 6, 2024. Providence, Rhode Island… The Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) is pleased to announce the expansion of its Customer Service Call Center hours. Beginning Saturday, July 6, 2024, the Call Center will now be open on weekends to better serve its passengers. The new hours of operation will be Monday through Friday from 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM, and Saturday and Sunday from 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM and 1PM to 4PM.
NBA's Summer League will have lots of Rhode Island connections
Games are obviously in short supply when July rolls around, but the business of college basketball remains alive and well throughout the year. NBA Summer League invitations, offseason team trips, coaching changes and transfers are still ongoing. It’s been three months since the Final Four and it’s still four months until opening night in November but that matters little. ...
Massachusetts woman killed in crash on Route 495 remembered as gift doll maker and crafter
A woman who was killed in a fatal highway crash on Saturday is being remembered. According to Massachusetts State Police, at just after 3:15 p.m., State Troopers assigned to the Middleborough Barracks responded to a single-vehicle crash on Route 495 southbound in Bridgewater that resulted in the death of passenger in the vehicle.
Heat advisory for 4 Massachusetts counties for Monday and Tuesday
A heat advisory was issued by the National Weather Service on Sunday at 3:39 p.m. valid from Monday noon until Tuesday 8 p.m. for Southern Worcester as well as Middlesex, Norfolk, Bristol and Plymouth counties. The weather service states, "Heat index values up to 97 degrees expected." "Hot temperatures and...
Director helps chart a new course for Stonington's 'Como'
Jul. 7—STONINGTON — The Stonington Community Center has a lot going for it, including Matt Haugen, its executive director for the past year, who comes with a doctorate in sports management as well as the unusual ability to speak Mandarin Chinese. A native of Logan, Utah, who grew up in Austin, Texas, the 41-year-old Haugen spent three years coaching tennis in China outside the capital of ...
Fall River and Somerset residents come home with hardware after representing the USA at World Ball Hockey Championship in Slovakia
Some local residents took home some hardware after representing the United States against the world this week in sport. Drake Manning Almeida (Somerset), Evan Barbosa (Swansea), Coach Tony Carreiro (Fall River) and Coach Eddie Costa (Fall River) represented the USA in the Under 18 Boys Junior ISBHF World Ball Hockey Championship in Zilina, Slovakia.
Vince Gill Impersonator Scams Massachusetts Woman Out of $350K
Beloved singer/songwriter and current Eagles rocker Vince Gill isn’t exactly known for stirring controversy. He’s a fairly private person, and rarely has any drama involving the “When I Call Your Name” hitmaker made it to the news. Unfortunately, someone using his name once decided to take matters into their own hands.
Swansea spot to serve food all while giving artists and crafters a platform
A unique eatery is coming to the Fall River area. One Horse Pizzeria & Saloon at 1635 G.A.R. Highway (Route 6) in Swansea closed just over a year ago and an establishment will now be taking its place. The Jitterbug Cafe will soon be opening at the location, according to...
Boston Braces for Sweltering Week Ahead with Possible Showers and Thunderstorms
The forecast for Boston points towards a hot and sticky continuation, with the National Weather Service reporting "partly sunny" skies today and a high approaching 87 degrees; calm winds from the southwest will become a gentle breeze in the morning. As the sun sets, the skies will remain "partly cloudy" and temperatures are predicted to dip to a comfortable 71 degrees, while the west wind maintains a leisurely pace between 3 to 6 mph, according to the NWS forecast.
More than 30 Mass. beaches closed on Sunday, July 7
More than 30 Massachusetts beaches were closed for swimming on Sunday, June 30, due to the presence of dangerously high bacteria levels or cyanobacteria blooms, according to the state’s beach closure dashboard. On Cape Cod, Clipper Lane beach in Dennis and Colonial Acres West beach and Windmill Beach in...
Man hospitalized after being thrown from his scooter in Plainfield
PLAINFIELD, Conn. (WTNH) — A man was taken to the hospital after being thrown from his scooter this morning in Plainfield. The Plainfield Police Department says that around 5:18 a.m., a 32-year-old man was traveling North on Norwich Rd. on his 2006 Geely Scooter. The investigation determined the operator went off the roadway and hit […]
'He can't survive': Analyzing political impact of Karen Read's mistrial
NEEDHAM, Mass. — Two political analysts believe that the embarrassing details that emerged during the prosecution of Karen Read, whichended in a mistrial last week, will eventually contribute to the retirement of a long-time Massachusetts district attorney. A jury failed to reach a unanimous verdict in Read's high-profile trial,...
Lukas Nelson Impresses Fans by Stepping in for Father Willie at Outlaw Music Festival
Lukas Nelson has been the talk of the town after stepping in for his father, Willie Nelson, during the Outlaw Music Festival. Willie, following doctor’s orders, has taken a step back from performing, leading Lukas to fill those big boots at various stops. On July 2 in Massachusetts, Lukas...
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