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Bobcats Open Season at Brown on Saturday
PROVIDENCE, RI – Quinnipiac women's rugby is set to open up the 2024 season on Saturday, Aug. 31, as the Bobcats will make the trip to Brown for a 3:00 PM contest. Quinnipiac is 5-1 all-time against Brown dating back to 2014. The Bobcats took the last matchup, 47-14, against Brown on 9/3/2022.
Jack Panayotou Returns to Rhode Island FC
The New England Revolution announced that Jack Panayotou has been loaned to Rhode Island FC once again this season. The loan includes an option to recall. Panayotou started four matches for RIFC and tallied two assists in his first loan stint. Since being recalled, the 20-year-old has made eight first-team appearances, including five starts. He also tallied a goal and an assist.
4-Year-Old’s Inspiring Jersey Design for Revs’ Fight Cancer Match
A heartwarming event unfolded as Brock Nowicki, a four-year-old from West Greenwich, R.I., who is now cancer-free after battling a rare brain cancer, designed special jerseys for the New England Revolution's Fight Childhood Cancer match on Sept. 28. The jerseys will be auctioned to benefit the Izzy Foundation, with all proceeds going towards childhood cancer support. Head coach Caleb Porter and players expressed how inspiring Brock's journey is, highlighting the important perspective it brings about life beyond soccer. The Revolution, currently striving for a playoff spot, welcome Brock's visit as a reminder of the larger challenges faced by many families.
Middletown to Honor Local Good Samaritan for Keeping Streets Clean for Nearly Two Decades
The Town of Middletown is set to honor one of its most dedicated citizens, 83-year-old Ronald Kobayashi, at the upcoming Town Council meeting. Kobayashi, a longtime resident who bought his home off Oliphant Lane back in 1973, has been a fixture in the community for over 50 years. Together with his late wife, Joan, he raised three daughters in that home, where he still resides today.
Men's Soccer Hosts Home Opener on Friday Against Lehigh
PROVIDENCE, R.I.- The Brown men's soccer team will open their season at Stevenson-Pincince Field on Friday, August 30 at 7 p.m. against Lehigh University. The Brown Athletics marketing team will have a table set up on the concourse. Be sure to stop by to check out the promotions for the 2024 season, and to pick up a schedule/roster poster.
Tiffany & Co. and the U.S. Open: The Secret History of Its Iconic Silver Trophies Revealed
At face value, the town of Cumberland, Rhode Island, has little in common with New York City, but they are actually connected by a certain shade of robin’s egg blue. Cumberland, located about 15 miles northeast of Providence (population: 36,405), is home to Tiffany & Co.’s offsite Holloware workshop. Staffed with master silversmiths who have perfected the art of crafting serving trays, decorative bowls, pitchers and other objects, the unassuming manufacturing facility conceals a mysterious world that hums with clanging metal, screeching machinery and the whisper-soft scrape-scrape sound of a specialist meticulously engraving a vessel by hand.
Girls on the Run Southeastern CT awards local woman with 'Remarkable Volunteer Award'
WATERFORD, Conn. — Girls on the Run Southeastern Connecticut recently recognized a volunteer for her outstanding contributions and leadership. Breanna Poirier, a local Girls on the Run Southeast CT coach and new member of the organization’s board, received the Remarkable Volunteer Award from Girls on the Run International.
'This one hurts, it stings, and it should': Holy Cross football falls in heartbreaker, in Dan Curran's Crusader coaching debut
SOUTH KINGSTOWN, R.I. — The Holy Cross football team’s emotions went from exultation to dejection in just over a minute late in Saturday’s game at the University of Rhode Island. Senior running back Jordan Fuller scored to give the Crusaders their first lead with 1:47 to play, but the Rams, and sophomore quarterback Devin Farrell responded. ...
Fall River man charged after reported gunfire
(WJAR) — A man is facing firearm charges after a reported shots-fired incident in Fall River. Early Friday morning, the Fall River Police Department responded to the area of Globe Street and South Main Street after officers heard gunshots. When officers arrived, the department says a man ran from...
Rhythm and Roots at Ninigret Park
CHARLESTOWN, R.I. (WJAR) — Multiple musical genres greeted fans under sunny skies at the 26th Rhythm and Roots Festival. It's an event whose future was uncertain following the pandemic, since acquired by GoodWorks, a Connecticut-based entertainment firm. This is the first year GoodWorks has presented the event. CEO Tyler...
Women's Soccer: In Repeat of 2023 Opener, Warriors Trimmed by Lyons Again by 1-0
MANSFIELD, Conn. – Junior midfielder Anna Kennedy headed in sophomore defender Schuyler Pettibone's midfield free kick in the opening minutes of the second for the only goal as Mount Holyoke College trimmed Eastern Connecticut State University by a 1-0 score for the second straight year on opening day Saturday afternoon at Rick McCarthy Field.
Final grants awarded in ARPA-funded $3.5 million Norwich Revitalization Program
Aug. 31—NORWICH — Five businesses have been awarded the final $277,000 in business matching grants through the $3.5 million Norwich Revitalization Program. The program is funded with city federal American Rescue Plan Act money. Federal law requires municipalities to allocate the money by Dec. 31, but the Norwich City Council set a Sept. 30 deadline when it turned over the $3.5 million to the ...
A warm welcome: Ushering people into the Garde for two decades
Aug. 31—EDITOR'S NOTE — Ever wonder what's the story behind that person you see picking up roadside garbage in Old Lyme? Or what's the deal with that usher at the Garde Arts Center in New London who takes your tickets with a giant smile? The Day is launching a Get to Know Your Neighbors series, where for the next week you will learn about the people in your community who make a big difference ...
Rehoboth barn destroyed by fire
REHOBOTH, MASS. (WJAR) — A lack of available water nearby complicated the job for firefighters in Rehoboth, who battled a fire in a barn on Reservoir Avenue. According to Assistant Fire Chief Mark Haskell, tank trucks had to fill up at the Warren Upper Reservoir - 1.3 miles away.
Annual Sun Tequila Tasting Event Highlights Brands
The Sun Tequila Tasting returned to Mohegan Sun’s casino and resort on July 27. Sponsored by Patrón, Beam Suntory and Rémy Cointreau, the annual event provides a brand showcase of agave-based spirits from a variety of suppliers and distributors, with tequila, mezcal, margaritas and more. Guests enjoyed margaritas and live entertainment on the venue’s Sun Patio. Partygoers also mixed their own margaritas using the Cointreau Blender Bike, played games, snapped pics at a variety of photo booths and enjoyed live music by DJ D-Ave and Fiesta del Norte throughout the evening. Tequila fans paired the many offerings with savory Mexican fare provided by Los Mariachis on Wheels. A portion of ticket proceeds benefited the United Way of Southeastern Connecticut Young Leaders United.
Ammeraal Notches Triple-Double in Win over Providence
SAN JUAN, P.R. – University of Iowa volleyball knocked off Providence, 3-1, on Saturday afternoon at Mario Morales Coliseum. The Hawkeyes improved to 2-0 on the season. Junior setter Claire Ammeraal improved on her performance from the season opener with a triple-double against the Friars. Ammeraal tallied 34 assists, 17 digs and 11 kills in the win. Additionally, the Madison, Wisconsin, native eclipsed 2,000 career assists in the opening set.
Williams' Career-High 11 Kills Helps Anchorwomen Win at Fitchburg State, 3-1
Fitchburg, Mass.—Junior middle hitter Andrayah Williams (North Providence, R.I.) registered a career-best 11 kills and hit .556 as Rhode Island College opened the 2024 season with a 3-1 win at Fitchburg State on Saturday afternoon. THE BASICS. Rhode Island College 3, Fitchburg State 1. Rhode Island College (1-0) Fitchburg...
Ex-cop strangled his pregnant lover with whom he had been in relationship since she was a minor, then set the scene to appear like it was a suicide only to cover his dark past
Massachusetts – In a harrowing case out of Massachusetts, former police officer M. Farwell, 38, faces serious charges following the alleged murder of his 23-year-old pregnant mistress, S. Birchmore. The case, which began with an illicit relationship when Birchmore was just 15, culminated in accusations of murder aimed at preventing her from exposing the relationship that started under questionable circumstances.
Baskin, Bileddo First-Half Goals Lift Men's Soccer Past Eastern Connecticut
FARMINGDALE, N.Y. | Two first-half goals within eight minutes of each other Saturday afternoon sent the Farmingdale State College men's soccer team past Eastern Connecticut State University, 2-1, in the season opener for both teams. FSC junior Tyree Baskin Jr. (Freeport, N.Y.) opened the scoring 20 minutes in, when he...
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