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The Jitterbug Cafe swinging into Swansea soon. Here's what we know so far.
SWANSEA — Calling all early risers: there's a new breakfast spot coming soon to Swansea. Just over a year after a town staple closed its doors on Route 6, another restaurant will be opening in that same building. This one with a different concept. It's time to get into...
Fall River, Somerset, Swansea residents representing the USA at World Ball Hockey Championship in Slovakia
Some local residents will be representing the United States against the world this week in sport. Drake Manning Almeida (Somerset), Evan Barbosa (Swansea), Coach Tony Carreiro (Fall River) and Coach Eddie Costa (Fall River) are currently in Zilina, Slovakia representing the USA in the Under 18 Boys Junior ISBHF World Ball Hockey Championship.
Be ready for torrential rain in Bristol County Friday morning
The National Weather Service issued a report at 5:07 a.m. on Friday for torrential rain until 6 a.m. for Bristol County. "At 5:06 a.m., Doppler radar tracked heavy to torrential downpours over Johnston, moving northeast at 20 mph," states the weather service. "Minor nuisance flooding of typically flood prone areas."
$710K Lottery Jackpot: North Attleborough-Based Trust Claims Prize
The winning Megabucks ticket was sold at a Bristol County store for the drawing on Wednesday, May 22, and claimed by the Coogan Smith 2024 Clients' Trust One, Massachusetts State Lottery officials announced on Wednesday, July 3. The trust, which was represented by trustee Stephen Withers Jr., chose to receive...
Man shot in the leg on Chad Brown Street in Providence
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) — Providence Police said a 19-year-old male was shot in the leg this morning on Chad Brown Street. According to officials, officers responded to the scene to learn that the individual was sitting in his vehicle when it happened. Providence officials said the individual is currently...
5 men arrested after ‘unruly’ crowd gathers in downtown Providence
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) — Four juveniles and one man were arrested in Providence yesterday after refusing to disperse from a large crowd in downtown Providence. According to officials, Providence Police had received a call that fireworks were falling on top of homes. Crews were dispatched to find illegally parked...
Providence man found guilty of first-degree murder sentenced to consecutive life terms
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) — A Providence man was sentenced to consecutive life terms for first-degree murder back in 2021, according to the Attorney General. Juan Rivera, 37, was found guilty of one count of murder, one count of conspiracy to commit murder, and a host of other charges in Providence Superior Court back in March.
Rhode Island woman accused of defrauding seniors, vulnerable individuals in 41 states of $10 million dollars
PROVIDENCE, RI – A Rhode Island woman who is alleged to have created and executed direct-mail sweepstakes schemes that defrauded seniors and other vulnerable individuals in Rhode Island and in dozens of states across the country out of an estimated $10 million dollars, has been indicted by a federal grand jury and arraigned on conspiracy and fraud charges, announced United States Attorney Zachary A. Cunha.
Providence to celebrate Cape Verdean Independence Day
EAST PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) — The country of Cape Verde is celebrating their Independence Day today. July 5, 1975 is when the country officially gained independence from the country of Portugal. Providence will be celebrating the annual Cape Verdean Independence Day Festival on Sunday, July 7 at Roger Williams...
NIH research program visits RI on journey to recruit 1 million participants. How to join
PROVIDENCE – Chum Prom, a Cambodian immigrant who has lived in Rhode Island since 1996, didn’t even wince when nurse Angela Richard slid a needle into her right arm. A mother of eight, Prom has likely had her fair share of encounters with needles. But this is the first time she is getting blood drawn for a DNA test.
50 years of rock: John Cafferty & the Beaver Brown Band have a new album and a Providence show
It was a love of rock music that kept his band plugging in nightly at beach bars up and down the East Coast for years before their big break, and that same passion still keeps John Cafferty on stage regularly more than 50 years later. The 73-year-old North Providence native...
3 Fall River paramedics injured after driver slams into Fall River EMS vehicle
Multiple people were injured after a crash on Thursday. According to Fall River EMS, at approximately 10:45 p.m., EMS Training 1, a 2018 Chevy 2500HD extended cab full size pickup truck operating with all of its emergency lighting activated, was escorting EV1 a lightweight mini off-road Ambulance that is used to evacuate patients from highly congested areas with limited access to a main road to a waiting full size Ambulance for transport.
Third-Highest Providence Sale Ever Closed by Residential Properties
Residential Properties Ltd. announced this week the sale of 30 Freeman Parkway on Providence’s East Side for $4.72 million. According to State-Wide MLS data, this is the third-highest single-family home sale in Providence ever recorded and the second-highest single-family home sale in Providence year to date. RPL has now listed 19 of the 25 highest single-family home sales in Providence so far this year.
July 4th Chaos in Providence: Man Shot, Drive-By Shooting, Man Injured in Fireworks Fight
Providence Police made multiple arrests over July 4 and overnight in the city. A man was shot; a drive-by shooting was reported, a victim was injured in an altercation over fireworks, and multiple people were arrested when police dispersed large street parties. About Incidents. Shootings. Shortly after 8:30 PM on...
NEW: One Dead and a 15-Year-Old Stabbed in Cranston, Two in Custody
Cranston Police announce they “will be announcing the charges and arrests of two suspects responsible for the death of a 21-year-old male and the stabbing of a 15-year-old male last night.”. The two suspects in the incidents are scheduled to be taken to court at 2:00 pm, according to...
Washington Trust awards $20,000 to West Elmwood Housing Development Corp.
Providence, RI Washington Trust today announced the Washington Trust Charitable Foundation has awarded $20,000 to West Elmwood Housing Development Corp. to support the Match Savings Incentive Program (MSIP) and the Get Your House In Order Program (GYHIOP). The MSIP is designed to assist individuals with low-to-moderate income on their path...
WaterFire draws crowds to Providence for Fourth of July celebration
People from all over New England flocked to Providence for a less conventional display of fire on Fourth of July, WaterFire. “It’s beautiful, it’s absolutely beautiful,” said Raymond Beausejour, who was wearing his best Uncle Sam attire. “Whenever they have it in the summer I come down, I just love it it’s like a communal camp fire.”
Fall River Eats: Bruins Captain Brad Marchand visits Evelyn's Drive-In with his family
Not sure where to grab a bite to eat? With lots of options around the Fall River area, it can be difficult to choose. If you’re having a hard time, we’re here to help you narrow it down. We've compiled a list of meal deals, special events, and mouth-watering offerings at local eateries and...
Meet Greater Fall River's High School Boys Tennis All-Scholastic Team
FALL RIVER — The Herald News continues Spring All-Scholastics with boys tennis all-stars. The boys tennis teams from Fall River area schools — Case, Diman, Durfee, Somerset Berkley and Westport — performed at their best this spring. No one did it better than Raiders sophomore Max Petit this spring, which was why he was named the Herald News...
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