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Six arrested during Washington County Fair
Six people were arrested during the Washington County Fair this month, according to police. Police said five of the arrests were for underage possession of alcohol. Officials also said a 17-year-old from South Kingstown was arrested for DUI. According to police, the teen hit seven parked cars while trying to...
Mothers Against Drunk Driving prepare for Saturation Saturday ahead of Labor Day weekend
WARWICK, R.I. (WLNE) — A press conference Friday morning held to highlight increased patrols as we look towards one of the more dangerous weekends of the year, Labor Day weekend. “To the people on the road, if you make that choice then you’d better be ready to face the...
RIDOH recommends closing 1 beach, reopening several others
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) — The Rhode Island Department of Health said that it is recommending closing a swimming area in Warwick while reopening several others in the state. Conimicut Point Beach in Warwick was recommended to be closed due to high bacteria levels in the water. Meanwhile, Sandy Point...
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...
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 with 12 active warrants arrested in Montville
MONTVILLE — A man wanted on multiple warrants was apprehended by police Thursday morning after being spotted driving northbound on Route 32 near the Norwich town line. Jake Pendergast, 33, initially gave officers a false identity during a traffic stop at about 8:55 a.m. Authorities were able to confirm Pendergast’s true identity and arrested him on the outstanding warrants without incident.
FALL SCHEDULE – RHODE ISLAND PUBLIC TRANSIT AUTHORITY
RIPTA’s Fall Service Changes Effective Saturday, August 31, 2024. Providence, Rhode Island – The Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) will implement fall service changes effective Saturday, August 31, 2024. RIPTA makes regular service adjustments three times a year in response to seasonal changes and/or passenger use. 2024...
What’s Up in Newport: Saturday, August 24
Good Morning! Today is Saturday, August 24, the 237th day of the year; 129 days remain in 2024. 🐄 An emu, two donkeys, and three cows are out in a pasture together. That may sound like the start of a dad joke, but at West Place Animal Sanctuary in Tiverton, it’s simply reality. WUN’s Ruthie Wood recently visited the sanctuary to learn more about what they are doing and to find out more about their upcoming Fall Visitors Day. Read More.
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...
West Warwick couple arrested after drug bust
Two West Warwick residents are facing multiple charges after a months-long investigation led to the discovery of a large quantity of drugs in their home, where police found a child who had been exposed to cocaine and fentanyl.
Police in Rhode Island looking for motorcycle rider who drove at officer, cut off and swerved between vehicles at veteran funeral procession
The Warwick Police Department is looking for this motorcycle/operator from the Seasons Market Shell Station at 2025 Post Rd on Friday at 10:30 a.m. This motorcycle operator reportedly cut off and swerved in between multiple family vehicles that were part of a funeral escort procession for a veteran who would be laid to rest at the Veteran’s Memorial Cemetery in Exeter. The motorcycle operator then intentionally drove at one of the motor officers who was leading the escort in an attempt to startle him, narrowly missing him, before fleeing at a high rate of speed.
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...
Veterans gifted robotic pets for comfort
BRISTOL, R.I. (WJAR) — Residents at the Rhode Island Veterans Home were recently given the gift of dogs and cats, robotic ones. Ted Fischer, the CEO and Co-Founder of Ageless Innovation LLC, said in 2015 his company launched 'Realistic, robotic therapy pets.'. "Our first product was our cat. It...
Sakonnet Vineyard Reopens Under New Management
Little Compton’s Sakonnet Vineyard, a Rhode Island landmark and New England’s oldest vineyard, reopened for tours and tastes. James Davids and Marissa Stashenko, founders of Rumford-based Anchor & Hope, assumed the management and winemaking responsibilities at the historic vineyard in late May and will collaborate with owner Carolyn Rafaelian to launch new wines, revive the culinary legacy and implement organic and sustainable farming. Davids and Stashenko bring 30 years of experience in winemaking. Davids and his team practice minimal intervention winemaking, a philosophy through which winemakers use natural methods to make wine without additives or technology to showcase the unique characteristics of the grapes and the terroir in which they were grown. Estate wines, made from grapes grown on the property, will be available on-site and at select restaurant and retail locations, while non-estate blends will be widely distributed throughout Rhode Island, Massachusetts and nearby states.
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