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Bristol plant wants OK to burn biomedical waste
BRISTOL, Conn. (WTNH) — Bristol residents and environment advocates are worried about what could potentially be in the air as a plant seeks state permits to burn biomedical waste. Covanta, now known as Reworld, is located near Lake Compounce. Jodie Maro, a Bristol resident and mother of two, said she’s concerned. “It’s what’s in the […]
Great Kids: Simsbury child makes playground changes for brother
SIMSBURY, CT. (WFSB) - A 6-year-old from Simsbury loves the playground at Weatogue park - but she hates that her brother can’t join her in all the fun. In this weeks Great Kids, Olivia Schueller shows us no matter your age – you have the power to make big changes.
Orthopedic Associates Surgery Center earns joint replacement accreditation
Avon, Conn.-based Orthopedic Associates Surgery Center has become one of just 33 ASCs in the nation to earn the Accreditation Association for Ambulatory Health Care's advanced orthopedic certification for total joint replacements. Orthopedic Associates Surgery Center is managed by ASC management services organization Constitution Surgery Alliance, according to a July...
West Michigan driver, longtime journalist to be inducted into Berlin Raceway Hall of Fame
MARNE -- Two of the most popular faces to have ever graced the grounds of Berlin Raceway are going to be enshrined among the best names in the track’s history. This Saturday, longtime race car driver Bob Bliss and late journalist Steve Kaminski will be inducted into the Berlin Raceway Hall of Fame.
Return of Thursday Night Thunder Closes Out with Twisted Tea Midsummer 50 at Thompson
After three weeks off, Thursday Night Thunder returns to Thompson Speedway for the final time before making the switch to Wednesday night racing in 2024 this Thursday, July 25 with the Twisted Tea Midsummer 50! The Thompson Sunoco Modifieds return to take on the Mighty Big-T for their second $3,000 to win, 50 lap showdown of the year along with action courtesy of the Late Models, AZ Roofing SK Light Modifieds, Street Stocks and Mini Stocks!
Rhode Island convention plans opposed by unions, women's health groups
(The Center Square) — A coalition of unions, civil liberties and reproductive rights groups are pushing back against Rhode Island's plans to hold a constitutional convention, even though it's unclear what would be taken up at the once-in-a-decade meeting. At a legislative hearing on Wednesday, lawmakers met to hammer out final plans for a ballot question in the November elections asking voters if the state should hold a constitutional convention. ...
Dartmouth Police Apprehended Two People In An Alleged Large-scale Retail Theft Ring In Massachusetts And Rhode Island
Local police have arrested two individuals from Massachusetts on charges of shoplifting. However, it is suspected that their involvement may extend beyond this crime. At around 1:00 p.m. last Friday, the Dartmouth Police were notified of a shoplifting incident at Kohl’s located at 81 Faunce Corner Road. The police have reason to believe that this shoplifting incident is linked to a bigger organized retail crime group.
Mohegan Sun to hold Taylor Swift tribute celebration
Mohegan Sun is planning a celebration of Taylor Swift and it’s going to include a Southeastern Connecticut-based tribute band, food trucks, themed cocktails, a friendship bracelet station and more. "Are You Ready For It? A Musical Tribute Event" is happening on Saturday, Sept. 28 on the Sun Patio. Mohegan...
CTC’s Tammy Brown steps down as theater’s artistic director
SOUTH KINGSTOWN, R.I. — Tammy Brown, the Contemporary Theater Company’s path-breaking artistic director and long-standing Shakespearian actor, has resigned from her position at the theater. Brown, in an interview this week, said that she needed personal time to deal with health concerns, including stress from managing a variety...
North Kingstown/Wickford wins RI Little League title. Here's how they beat Bristol/Warren.
NORTH KINGSTOWN — Wednesday night was a comparative stroll in the park for a team that won five straight elimination games in district play. The state Little League title on the line? Extra innings? The potential winning run at third base with Bristol/Warren set to walk it off? North Kingstown/Wickford stood up to all...
NK school officials pledge changes after student left on bus
NORTH KINGSTOWN, R.I. — School officials in North Kingstown said this week that they are taking swift and immediate action to prevent a repeat of an incident last week where a four-year-old child was left behind following an end-of-day school bus run. School Superintendent Kenneth Duva said that a...
Waves Notes: Ocean State represented well at all-star game
It was a good day for the Ocean State Waves at Sunday’s NECBL All-Star Game. The three members of the team who played in the showcase all reached base. Donovan Cash and Tristan Head both logged a hit, while Aaron Walton drew a walk after coming off the bench.
Waterman Eco-Challenge hosted at new home
The 14th annual Waterman Eco-Challenge took place on Saturday, this time at a new location. The event, which ran from 7:30 a.m to 3 p.m., happened at Roger Wheeler State Beach, just south of the traditional location of Narragansett Town Beach.
Babin receives national Innovation Award from APSE
The Rhode Island Developmental Disabilities Council has announced that Chepachet resident Sue Babin, director of the R.I. Self Employment Business Incubator Project, was awarded the 2024 David Hammis Employment Innovation Award at the national Association of People Supporting Employment First (APSE) Conference, held this June in North Carolina. Erica Belois-Pacer,...
Cumberland L.L.'s U10 all-stars look to battle out of losers’ bracket of state tourney
NORTH PROVIDENCE – If the Cumberland Youth Baseball/Softball League hopes to win a state championship this summer, it’s going to have to rely on its youngest all-star team to get the job done. Both the Cumberland’s Major Division ages 8-10 and 11-12 all-star baseball teams entered Tuesday’s action...
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