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Senator Reed Calls for Comprehensive Action to Combat Microplastic Pollution
Microplastics have become an omnipresent pollutant, infiltrating oceans, lakes, rivers, and streams worldwide. The persistent issue of plastic pollution, now at a crisis level, has prompted U.S. Senator Jack Reed to advocate for a coordinated approach at local, federal, and global levels to address the growing threat. On the shores...
BlueWave Develops Massachusetts Community Solar Agrivoltaics Projects
BlueWave has completed five projects across the Commonwealth of Massachusetts that incorporate the company’s dual-use solar design and operate under the Solar Massachusetts Renewable Target Program. The projects, which the company owns and operates, are located in Palmer, Haverhill, Dighton and Douglas, adding 19.8 MW of generation and 29.7...
Warmer weekend, showers early next week across Southern New England
It will feel more seasonable for late August this weekend as high temperatures warm back up with humidity also a touch higher. Fantastic beach weather on Saturday at the coastline. Storm Team 10 is giving it a perfect five waves out of five. Mostly sunny on Saturday and Sunday with...
Rhode Island to sue contractors over bridge failure
(The Center Square) — Rhode Island has filed a lawsuit against several contractors over the failure of the Interstate 195 Washington bridge, which will cost the state hundreds of millions of dollars to replace. The lawsuit, filed in state Superior Court, names more than a dozen construction and engineering companies and accuses them of negligence and breach of contract for allegedly failing to "timely and adequately identify worsening structural issues" that ultimately led to the "sudden and unexpected" bridge closure. ...
Man facing charges in death of 1-year-old in Pawtucket indicted by grand jury
(WJAR) — A man was indicted by the grand jury on charges related to the death of his 1-year-old child in Pawtucket. Joao Resendes is facing second-degree murder and second-degree child abuse in the death of his child 1-year-old Santiago Ledo. According to prosecutors, the alleged acts happened between...
Bobcats Drop Season Opener at Providence College
PROVIDENCE, R.I. – The Quinnipiac men's soccer team fell 2-0 at Providence College in their season opener on Thursday night. After trading early chances, the Friars struck first on a cross in the box in the 17 th minute. They would go on to add one more in the second half on another cross from the close sideline. The Bobcats fall to 0-1-0 while the Friars gain their first win of the season. SCORE Quinnipiac 0, Providence College 2 LOCATION Chapey Field at Anderson Stadium | Providence, R.I. RECORDS Quinnipiac (0-1-0, 0-0-0 MAAC) | Providence College (1-0-0, 0-0-0 BIG EAST)...
Scoping the rest of the Big East Conference - Providence
22 games into their 2023-24 campaign, the Providence Friars nearly looked like a complete team that was trending upward. Providence, at that point, had just amassed their second three-game winning streak of the season with a nine-point road triumph over the Xavier Musketeers. Seven days later, in their house, the Friars stood ten minutes away from extending that stretch to four games.
Fiber Internet, $50 Gigabit Plans Rolling Out in Connecticut
(TNS) — More than 160,000 Connecticut residents could soon be in line for another option for broadband service, as Comcast expands its Xfinity fiber network into more municipalities where it does not currently offer cable Internet. Less than a year after expanding Xfinity fiber Internet outside of its historic...
Tickets Available For Friars At Fenway On September 10
PROVIDENCE, R.I. - The Providence College Athletic Department has announced that Tuesday, September 10 will be Friars at Fenway night when the Boston Red Sox take on the Baltimore Orioles at 7:10 p.m. Providence basketball head Coaches Kim English and Erin Batth will be throwing out the first pitch, and players from both programs will be in attendance to cheer on the Red Sox. Fans interested in this fun experience should purchase their tickets here: Friars at Fenway! (fevo-enterprise.com) . The pre-game festivities kick off on the Truly Terrace, an open-air concourse space that can be found in the back...
25 Investigates: Full cost of Karen Read prosecution withheld by DA’s office
The Norfolk County District Attorney’s Office sent 25 Investigates receipts and invoices showing it spent $43,985.05 prosecuting Karen Read but that figure does not include salaries, overtime, nor “records of expenditures that disclose confidential investigative strategies and techniques.”
Warwick police seek motorcyclist who disrupted veteran's funeral procession
Warwick police are asking the public for assistance identifying a motorcycle operator involved in a traffic altercation. Police said the operator cut off and swerved in between multiple family vehicles that were part of a funeral escort procession. Officials said the procession was for a veteran being laid to rest...
New Bedford man charged after stabbing at Dartmouth motel
A New Bedford man is facing charges after a stabbing at a Dartmouth motel. Police said 20-year-old Isaiah Ventura was found in Fall River less than 24 hours after the stabbing. On Wednesday, police received reports from the Capri Motel regarding a fight and possible stabbing. Witnesses confirmed the call...
Great Feast of the Holy Ghost: Weekend schedule has parades, food, music and more
FALL RIVER — The city is in the midst of celebrating the Great Feast of the Holy Ghost of New England, a five-day festival of Azorean culture. Arguably the largest event honoring the Azorean heritage in the United States, the feast features a mix of religious rituals, Portuguese cuisine, live entertainment, crafts and two parades. ...
Yacht Club Soda to release Kamala’s Berry Surprise soda
NORTH PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) — Yacht Club Soda is releasing a new flavor this week to replace Joe’s Bidenomics Berry in the Soda Pop Poll. Kamala’s Berry Surprise will now go up against Donald’s Trumpian Punch as Vice President Kamala Harris has taken over the Democratic presidential ticket.
Two More MA National Drug Stores Have Closed their Doors, Permanently!
A new court filing this week announces the number of Rite Aid locations have dwindled as 77 stores have become casualties while the drug chain continues downsizing amid a bankruptcy that was recently filed by the national pharmacy chain. Hundreds of Rite Aid locations have closed since an initial announcement...
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