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Signature challenges knock one GOP hopeful out of the General Assembly races. What to know.
PROVIDENCE – Cumberland Rep. Mia Ackerman has joined the ranks of Rhode Island lawmakers running for reelection unopposed after a Board of Elections inquiry left her would-be opponent short the signatures needed to qualify for the ballot. Republican Kenneth Atkinson need a minimum of 50 signatures on his nominating petitions to qualify. He...
Peril on the Ocean: The Larchmont Disaster, RI’s Greatest Shipwreck Wednesday, August 21 at 6 PM
Seekonk, MA – Calling everyone who loves ocean adventures and local history, all aboard! Come to Seekonk Library for The Larchmont Shipwreck Remembered on Wednesday August 21 at 6 PM to be brought face to face with the biggest shipwreck in Rhode Island history. In this program you will learn not only the terrifying events of this little remembered tragedy, but ultimately the unrivaled heroism of those at the scene. Providence Journal Columnist Daniel Harrington will bring you eyewitness accounts, never-before-seen photographs, and a story from local history in next door Rhode Island that you won't forget. For planning purposes and to be notified of event changes, register in the Events Calendar at www.seekonkpl.org/events.
Medical transport driver sentenced in deadly crash; DUI charge dropped in plea
WARWICK, R.I. (WJAR) — A medical transport driver was sentenced to seven years in prison Monday for a deadly crash in 2021 in Coventry, as prosecutors drop the most serious charge as part of a plea. Dauda Elegushi, 28, changed his plea to nolo contendere, the same as guilty...
Pawtucket wants to revive the derelict area around the Apex building. Here's how.
PAWTUCKET – The city wants to hear from developers interested in redeveloping the long-derelict area around the former Apex department store building. Pawtucket acquired the unusual ziggurat-roofed Apex building for $17.7 million 2½ years ago after protracted negotiations with the former owner led to an eminent domain process and court-approved settlement.
St. Mary's Feast, 119-year tradition, continues in Knightsville
CRANSTON, R.I. (WJAR) — By the time the four-day St. Mary’s Feast wraps up on Sunday in Cranston’s Knightsville neighborhood organizers anticipate tens of thousands will have taken in the event. Immigrants from Itri, in Italy, brought the tradition with them. It includes a religious procession, a...
Review & setlist: Phish reminds us never to miss a Sunday show
Second sets are treated as a different species in the Phish universe, and on Sunday night the band proved why. A review of a singular Phish show sometimes feels like reading a headline without reading the full article. It’s difficult, both for longtime fans of the band and for newcomers, to fully grasp without understanding its context — the shows directly before and after it and their respective setlists; Evolve, the band’s new studio album, and the songs off of it which have been polished in live shows for years now; the tour, the year, the venue.
Attleboro calls for tougher water restrictions as rainfall is elusive
(WJAR) — The City of Attleboro upgraded its water restrictions to level 3 on Monday. The upgrading on restrictions comes as the city says rainfall has stayed elusive and water consumption has risen. To help stop the trend all outdoor water is facing additional restrictions. Lawn watering of any...
Rhode Island School Bus Driver Fired For Abandoning 4-Year-Old On Empty Bus
In North Kingstown, Rhode Island, a 4-year-old boy was trapped inside an unattended bus. Per WBTS-TV News, the unidentified boy "was unintentionally left in a minibus, transported back to the bus yard, and left inside as the driver and monitors left." Reportedly, the boy eventually left the bus of his...
Summer Concert in the Meadows
Seekonk, MA – Join us in the beautiful Seekonk Meadows to enjoy our final family concert experience this season. Bring your lawn chairs, blankets and picnics to enjoy Summer Concert: The Whelks on Tuesday, August 13, 6:30 PM. This is a free performance, open to the public. The Whelks...
Mark Your Calendar for Nature Photography Contest Submissions Sep 3-23
Seekonk, MA – The Seekonk Public Library, in partnership with the Seekonk Land Conservation Trust, invite you to submit your digital photos of the beautiful, natural public spaces in town September 3rd through September 23rd. The goal of our fifth annual Nature Photography Contest is to digitally preserve Seekonk’s natural spaces and ecology in concert with existing efforts to conserve the town’s natural beauty. Selected photos will be uploaded to a public Flickr gallery to share views of Seekonk’s landscape and wildlife, creating a digital walking tour of the preserved spaces in town.
New Technology Classes at Seekonk Library
Seekonk, MA – Do you want to get more out of your smartphone or tablet? Bring them to our monthly Library Tech Class. In each session we will provide an introduction to the most useful tools available to use on your mobile device or help getting started. Register and join Librarian Michelle Gario at the library for these upcoming class topics:
Nonfiction Book Club: The Feather Thief by Kirk Wallace Johnson Tuesday, August 27th at 6:00 PM
Seekonk, MA – Join us for a lively discussion of The Feather Thief: Beauty, Obsession, and the Natural History Heist of the Century by Kirk Wallace Johnson on Tuesday, August 27th at 6:00 PM at Seekonk Public Library. The title is available digitally as an ebook and audiobook through Libby, or you may place a hold and pick up a print copy at the library. New members are always welcome!
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