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Rhode Island State Troopers help citizen rescue an injured owl from the highway
WEST GREENWICH, R.I. (WLNE) — Rhode Island State troopers helped a citizen rescue an injured owl on the highway recently. The Rhode Island Troopers Association said in a post to Facebook that the owl in the picture above was found stranded on the median of I-95 in West Greenwich.
Bally’s Employees Soak Executives in Annual Fundraisers
The Bally’s Rhode Island properties and its employees donated approximately $6,192 in a pursuit to “dunk their boss” as part of the ALS CEO Soak Challenge on July 15-16. Inspired by the Ice Bucket Challenge, the CEO Soak has grown to become a corporate engagement opportunity for the ALS Association across the United States. ALS, which stands for amyotrophic lateral sclerosis and is also known as Lou Gehrig’s disease, is a fatal progressive nervous system disease. The CEO Soak engages business and community leaders while raising critical funds and awareness for the ALS Association’s mission. Regional Vice President and General Manager of Bally’s Tiverton and Lincoln Tony Rohrer braved 90-plus-degree temperatures in a full suit and tie to do his part to support this great cause, the company said in a news release, as employees took their best shots to hit the dunk trigger. All proceeds benefited local ALS care service programs via ALS United Rhode Island.
Rhode Island treasurer to host info sessions on changes to state workers’ pensions
A series of town hall events to educate Rhode Island state workers about changes to the pension system starts Monday. Hosted by the office of Rhode Island General Treasurer James Diossa, the five public meetings arrive in the wake of modifications made to the state’s pension system following the 2024 legislative session — the most […]
Emergency crews trek 1.5 miles to reach motorcycle crash in West Greenwich
(WJAR) — Emergency crews responded to a motorcycle crash in Big River Reservoir in West Greenwich Saturday morning. The incident happened on Congdon Mill Road. According to a West Greenwich Fire/Rescue Facebook post, responders walked 1.5 miles into the woods to locate the crash. At least one person was...
Providence announces new mural in commemoration of PVDFest
Providence Mayor Brett Smiley announced a new downtown mural that was commissioned in commemoration of the 2024 PVDFest. According to the mayor’s office, the project celebrates history of theater, Providence’s Chinese American and Southeast Asian communities and LGBTQ+ contributions in downtown Providence. "This mural embodies the spirit of...
PAWTUCKET FIRE STATION 1 – BARBECUE – AUGUST 25 AT NOON
The City of Pawtucket will host a community barbecue to celebrate the official re-opening of Fire Station 1. Sunday, August 25th from 11 AM – 1 PM. The speaking program is at noon. WHERE:. Fire Station 1 – 394 West Avenue, Pawtucket RI 02860.
Two New Segments Announced For WWE Bash In Berlin Go-Home Raw On 8/26 In Providence, RI.
The lineup for the WWE Bash In Berlin 2024 “go-home” episode of WWE Monday Night Raw continues to take shape. During the August 23 episode of WWE SmackDown on FOX, the official promotional trailer for the August 26 episode of WWE Raw premiered, and featured a couple of small updates to plans for the final red brand show leading up to WWE Bash In Berlin 2024.
Former golf course now hosts 9.4-MW solar project in Rhode Island
Nexamp and TurningPoint Energy recently celebrated the completion of their collaboration on a 9.4-MW solar farm in Warren, Rhode Island. The solar farm, which includes two co-located solar arrays, represents a unique repurposing of acreage that was previously developed as a golf course. TPE developed the project, and Nexamp built,...
New season, new conference for Bryant football. 'Isn’t anything new to us.'
SMITHFIELD — Change has felt like a constant for Bryant’s football program in recent seasons, and 2024 will be no different. The Bulldogs will start life in yet another new conference on Thursday night when they take on Delaware. The Coastal Athletic Association promises to provide a stiff challenge, and the Blue Hens...
Hopkins and Fenton-Fung take part in tense Cranston mayoral debate on '10 News Conference'
(WJAR) — Cranston Mayor Ken Hopkins and Rep. Barbara Ann Fenton-Fung participated in a tense debate on “10 News Conference” on Friday. The debate bounced around a variety of topics between the two Republicans. The pair addressed accusations against their candidacies and discussed the city’s critical issues...
Child dead in OUI crash; suspect stole SUV from Kenny Chesney concert: police
An SUV stolen from a Kenny Chesney concert at Gillette Stadium rear-ended a car in Plainville, Massachusetts, killing a 10-year-old child and injuring five other members of their family Saturday night, police said. The driver is facing charges including motor vehicle manslaughter while driving under the influence, the Norfolk District...
Kansas Travels to Brown for Monday Matinee
PROVIDENCE, R.I. – Kansas hits the road on Monday as the Jayhawks will play the Brown Bears at Stevenson-Pincince Field. Kickoff is scheduled for 12 p.m. CT and the match will be broadcast on ESPN+. "Brown has been one of the most successful teams in the country over the...
State of Massachusetts is closing prison due to “facility’s age, maintenance needs, and required renovations”, third to close in recent years
The state is closing another prison, this time in Bridgewater. The Department of Correction announced Thursday “plans to conclude housing operations at the Old Colony Correctional Center minimum-security men’s facility,” saying the facility would need $2.6 million in capital investments to continue on. There are 70 people...
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