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Man Allegedly Gets a Beatdown Over Jukebox Song Choice at Rhode Island Bar
In what might be the most dramatic jukebox-related drama of the decade, a Providence, Rhode Island, man found himself in the ER Tuesday morning—apparently for the crime of choosing the wrong song. Yes, police reports state that the man, who’s in his 40s, was subjected to an impromptu brawl...
Two friends join forces to open tattoo shop in Woonsocket
WOONSOCKET – It almost seemed like fate when Victoria Alden and Shyanne Robberson started working at the same tattoo shop on the same day. “We didn’t know, we hadn’t talked to each other in years, and we both showed up, and I was like, ‘wait, I know you,’” Alden told The Breeze.
Bringing the Juice: Woonsocket's Jackson begins pro MMA career with three quick victories
WOONSOCKET – It’s been a few years since Woonsocket native Andre Soukhamthath put the city on the map with his remarkable mixed martial arts career, which included a 2 1/2-year run in the Ultimate Fighting Championship, but Woonsocket may have the region’s next great MMA fighter in Saheeb “The Juice” Jackson.
Agencies weigh in on Burrillville field, link water concerns to turf
BURRILLVILLE – As the new turf field under construction at Burrillville High School nears completion over a local aquifer, Rhode Island Department of Health and Department of Environmental Management representatives are offering concerns “about the potential for PFAS from the turf field to contaminate groundwater in the area.”
At Catholic cemeteries, changing dynamics mean more education
CRANSTON – Of the 10 cemeteries the Roman Catholic Diocese of Providence is responsible for, eight are active at various levels, and least five have space for expansion, including their busiest, St. Ann Cemetery in Cranston. For Anthony Carpinello, director at the Office of Catholic Cemeteries, the job is...
Saki's original owner back in the mix
CUMBERLAND – After selling his business in 2021 to enter retirement, Saki’s Pizzeria’s original owner Kamal Nouhaili says he’s getting back in the pizza game and will bring Saki’s back better than ever. “I want to focus on what can be done to move forward...
Ann & Hope representatives back with revised drainage plan
CUMBERLAND – Experts working on behalf of the developer on the Ann & Hope Mill redevelopment project returned with a plan for drainage this week, after more than a year of analyzing what to do about flooding on the property. The Ann & Hope property is right in the...
Revisions seek to buy time before historic property demolitions
CUMBERLAND – Officials are in the process of revising the town’s demolition delay ordinance, Planning and Community Development Director Glenn Modica confirmed this week. The revisions, he said, will hopefully help save some old buildings. By establishing timeframes for the Historic District Commission to act after a demolition permit is filed, he said it would buy time to find a potential solution with the owner of a property other than demolition.
Third place no more: Sher-Le-Mon finally wins Narragansett Swim League championship
EAST PROVIDENCE – After settling for third place for five straight years, the Sher-Le-Mon youth swim team finally made a splash at the top of the standings of the Narragansett Swim League’s Greg Lamoreaux All-Pool Meet. Several local divers and swimmers from Sher-Le-Mon, Abbott Run Valley Club, the...
No vacancies: Hotel for Homeless Dogs seeks fosters and forever homes
CUMBERLAND – The Hotel for Homeless Dogs is fully booked, and owner Susan Joseph is calling on animal lovers to help find housing for their furry guests. Established by Joseph and her family in 2020, the Hotel for Homeless Dogs, 44 Martin St., is marketed as a five-star shelter.
Pilgrim High School cross country star Keaney Bayha is running toward her destiny
WARWICK — This standout career Keaney Bayha has created as a Pilgrim distance runner carries what feels like a hint of destiny. Her parents, Scott and Amy, started coaching track and field before she was born. Her uncle, Todd, is a longtime Interscholastic League official who can be found near the finish line at the outdoor state meet. Her grandfather, Bob, has an indoor division named in his honor thanks to a Hall of Fame career as...
Beyond the Forecast: Submit your questions on our coastal weather
EAST PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WPRI) — On our next episode of Beyond the Forecast, meteorologists Tony Petrarca and T.J. Del Santo will discuss how our proximity to the ocean and bays impacts our weather, with vast differences from town to town. They’ll also talk about how to plan your activities...
How can I keep my shark plates while waiting for my new vehicle? | Ask the RI DMV
Q: I am currently active-duty military stationed in Michigan and still have Rhode Island residency and plates. I will be privately selling my current truck in a few weeks. The new truck I'm buying will not be here until October. I would like to keep my current Rhode Island shark plates. How would I go about retaining my current plates? — Albert E. L. ...
AG Report: Deadly Force Was Reasonable
Rhode Island Attorney General Peter Neronha says eleven police officers were justified in using deadly force in the May 2023 shooting of a murder suspect. James Harrison was shot and killed following a police pursuit and standoff that involved officers from Cranston, Johnston and Providence. Harrison was accused of killing...
A new K-8 school in Providence will replace Fogarty Elementary. Here's what to know.
PROVIDENCE − The Mary Fogarty Elementary School in South Providence will soon be demolished and a new kindergarten-through-eighth-grade school built in its place, largely in the same footprint. The Providence City Plan Commission on Tuesday gave its second round of approvals for the new school, which will utilize the recently renovated park next...
'I don't want to continue this anymore': Why Providence's School Board wants control back
PROVIDENCE – The School Board got a chance at least to vent its frustration with the state takeover of the city’s schools when it voted unanimously Wednesday to recommend that local educational officials resume control by next June. Since the state's takeover of the Providence Public School District five years ago, the board has...
New pickleball play areas open at Mason Field
Pickleball, the sports sensation sweeping the nation, has come to North Attleborough’s Mason Field. Town Manager Michael Borg and Parks and Recreation Director Steve Carvalho are inviting the community to attend a ribbon-cutting ceremony in honor of North Attleborough’s new pickleball courts, which recently opened to the public.
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