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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.
Get Ready For 20,000 Kinds Of Drinks When 7 Brew Open New Stand In Wallingford
Known for its 20,000 different kinds of drinks ranging from coffee, smoothies, shakes, and teas, 7 Brew will open in New Haven County in Wallingford in September. Gracie Hughes, a spokesperson for the company, said the future coffee stand was dropped on site and will be located at 905 N. Colony Road.
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...
CSP ends East Lyme internal affairs investigation saying officials violated terms
The archive video above aired in June. EAST LYME, Conn. (WTNH) — State police say they will no longer be doing an Internal Affairs Investigation for the East Lyme Police Department after they say East Lyme police violated the terms of the investigation. In a statement issued Thursday, they said the investigation into the department’s […]
Rhode Island man indicted on 7 counts of child molestation; police believe there are more victims
COVENTRY, RI – The Coventry Police Department has announced that on July 17, 2024, the Statewide Grand Jury returned an indictment charging 63-year-old David Ouellette of Coventry, RI, with seven counts of child molestation. The alleged incidents occurred in the Town of Coventry between May 1, 1998, and September...
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...
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...
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...
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,...
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.
Summer Trade Program at Oliver Wolcott in August
TORRINGTON—A Summer Trade Program introducing students to trade school will be held at Oliver Wolcott Technical High School Aug. 12 to 16 from 8:30 a.m. to noon. It is for students entering seventh and eighth grade and will let them explore courses in hairdressing, carpentry, precision machine took, auto, collision repair, health tech, plumbing, heating, cooling, mechanical draft engineering technology, electrical and graphics. The program will be taught by OWTS shop instructors.
Artists reception, painting demonstration set for Aug. 10
KENT—There will be an art reception for Sandra Cointreau, who is currently exhibiting her work at the Kent Memorial Library, Saturday, Aug. 10, from 2 to 3:30 p.m. During the reception she will give a painting demonstration, discussing the value of learning to paint various techniques through the traditional practice of copying masters.
RI's housing market is booming like never before
Good morning, I'm Will Richmond at The Providence Journal and this is the Daily Briefing. If you have friends or family trying to buy a house in Rhode Island recently there's a good chance your jaw dropped hearing their stories. Bids tens of thousands over asking price – if not more – being rejected....
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