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Smithfield woman, 25, on bicycle killed in tractor-trailer hit-and-run
SMITHFIELD − A Smithfield woman was killed Monday night after she fell off a bicycle and was hit by a tractor-trailer that left the scene, according to the Smithfield police. The woman was identified as Aliana Ciacciarelli, 25 years old, the police said in a press release. She was...
Quattrini tapped to lead Harmony Fire
GLOCESTER – Harmony Fire Department has a new fire chief: Steven Quattrini. “I’m extremely excited, with a little nervousness,” said Quattrini. “This is a great opportunity.”. Harmony Fire is not new to Quattrini. He has been involved there since 1987 as a junior at Smithfield High...
Police respond to apparent crash in Smithfield
SMITHFIELD, R.I. (WLNE) — Officials were on scene of an apparent crash that happened after the town’s fireworks in Deerfield Park. It happened just after 11 p.m. at the intersection of Laurel Hill Drive and Pleasant View Avenue in Smithfield. Town officials asked people leaving the event to...
Bryant University Launches Gen AI Chatbot for Community Engagement
Students, faculty, and staff at Bryant University have a new resource for accessing information, receiving guidance, and keeping up with campus events. The institution recently launched a generative AI chatbot developed in partnership with AI and intelligent automation solution provider alliantdigital. Named AskTupper after the school mascot, the chatbot was...
First-year student makes a splash with swim program for individuals with disabilities
Jordan Cosman ’28 has always had a passion for swimming and teaching others how to stay safe in the water. That’s why, in his junior year of high school, the incoming Bulldog contacted his hometown’s Parks and Recreation Department about expanding its swim program and teaching individuals with disabilities the fundamentals of swimming and water safety.
Bryant University Officially Joins CAA Football
RICHMOND, Va. (July 1, 2024) – CAA Football officially welcomed Bryant University as its newest member on Monday. The addition of the Bulldogs increases the conference’s membership to 16, which is the largest in league history and the most of any current FCS conference. Bryant, which is located...
Student entrepreneur brews success with Lil’ Rhody coffee startup
Inside a nondescript warehouse bounded by aged brick mills in Pawtucket, Rhode Island, something new is brewing. The Lil’ Rhody Coffee Company, an upstart helmed by Vincent Emery ’26, is creating a splash in the regional coffee market. The Bryant rising junior and Student Government Association president —...
North Providence man, 62, found not guilty in fatal stabbing
PROVIDENCE – A jury on this week acquitted a 62-year-old North Providence man of manslaughter for allegedly fatally stabbing a man in the neck. The jury found Mark Santilli not guilty in the stabbing of 29-year-old Torrezz Lumpkins in October 2021 after a trial before Superior Court Judge Maureen B. Keough. Looking at the...
Lombardi unopposed; three running for school board seat
NORTH PROVIDENCE – Barring an unforeseen miraculous write-in candidacy, Mayor Charles Lombardi will waltz into office for another term in November. No challengers filed for the mayoral seat by last week’s deadline, meaning Lombardi is unopposed for an office he was first sworn into back in 2007.
Yacht Club merges pop and politics with soda poll
NORTH PROVIDENCE – Yacht Club Bottling Works is adding a tasty twist to election season with the relaunch of their Soda Pop Poll. What began as a way to bring a bit of fun to a polarizing election has turned into a tradition that soda lovers and political enthusiasts alike look forward to, said Yacht Club CEO John Sgambato.
Local Courageous RI winners speak their peace
NORTH PROVIDENCE/LINCOLN – Though he’s studying cognitive science, Yale University sophomore and North Providence resident Nico Upegui loves music. He took the opportunity to communicate the harsh realities of the world and how to prevent violence through it. Upegui’s original song, “My Child,” which he wrote, composed, and...
The best 4th of July sales on grills: Weber, Blackstone, Traeger and more
Summer is officially upon us, and what better way to celebrate than with a sizzling deal on a top-rated grill that will allow you to savor the season — not to mention all of your barbecue specialties — all season long? We're talking rare savings on major brands including Weber, Blackstone, Coleman and beyond, just in time for gatherings with family and friends. From streamlined propane and electric grills to charcoal and wood pellet smokers that pile on the flavor, read on for July 4th deals on some of the best grills around. (Hungry for more? We've also rounded up the best 4th of July sales across categories for making the most of the warm weather and beyond.)
Turf war? Residents aim to halt construction of synthetic football field in Burrillville, citing risk from PFAS
BURRILLVILLE – Concerns about per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances – known as forever chemicals – have led a group of town residents to call for a halt to the installation of a synthetic turf field at Burrillville High School. Roberta Lacey has been leading the charge to inform...
Two People Shot- Car Crashes Into Home In Woonsocket
An investigation is underway in Woonsocket after a 22-year-old gunshot victim crashed a vehicle into a home at Bound Road and Stoneham Drive. Investigators say the driver was taken to Rhode Island Hospital. A 21-year-old shooting victim turned up at Landmark Hospital and police determined that both of the shootings...
Rhode Island tackles housing shortage by making it easier to add rental units on to homes
BOSTON (AP) — A new state law designed to streamline the process of developing accessory dwelling units — also known as “granny flats” or “in-law apartments” — is being hailed by advocates as a way to create affordable living spaces amid an ongoing housing crunch.
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