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Dublin Rose bids farewell with final party
SEEKONK, Mass. — The Dublin Rose held a final farewell party Friday night. The Irish pub in Seekonk celebrated a successful 11 years of business. Co-owners said the decision to close was not up to them. A Whole Foods Market will replace the pub. Seekonk town officials said the...
Kenny Chesney Fans In Foxborough Start The Party Early With Tailgating
FOXBOROUGH, Mass. (WBZ NewsRadio) — Kenny Chesney is calling Gillette Stadium home this weekend. The country superstar performs his first-ever three-night stint in Foxborough on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. The concerts not only are Chesney's venue-record 22nd, 23rd, and 24th performances at Gillette, but also serve as the final stop on his Sun Goes Down 2024 Tour.
Getting Answers: Massachusetts approaches record motorcycle deaths this year
SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (WGGB/WSHM) - A fatal motorcycle crash on the Mass Pike on Friday morning in West Springfield is under investigation. It’s the second motorcyclist to die in less than a week in Western Massachusetts. On Friday, crash data shows Massachusetts is approaching record fatal motorcycle numbers. Friday morning’s...
New London gets $7M boost to replace lead-lined water pipes
Aug. 23—NEW LONDON — Federal, state and local officials on Friday celebrated a $7 million infusion of federal dollars to help subsidize a lead water line replacement project that has so far found fewer instances of the dangerous material in pipes buried throughout the city than originally anticipated. The Bipartisan Infrastructure Law loan, an unknown portion of which is expected to be ...
Westport man to be enshrined into Seekonk Speedway Wall of Fame, New England Auto Racing Hall of Fame
Seekonk Speedway announced this past week that Rick Martin of Westport, MA will be enshrined as part of the 2024 Wall of Fame class. With 50 years of competition, Rick has been to Victory Lane over 110 times at Seekonk Speedway, along with 7 championships as a driver, with one more as a car owner.
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.
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