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North Attleborough Fire Log, July 14-20
For July 14-20, the North Attleborough Fire Department responded to a total of 143 incidents. Calls for service included:. 99 emergency medical services calls (41 requiring Advance Life Support from paramedics) 9 motor vehicle accidents. 8 service/public assistance. 4 good intent. 15 false alarms. The remainder of the calls are...
V3 Weekend: Sammy Hagar, Boston Comedy Blowout, ‘They Live’
Editor’s Note: Welcome to V3 Weekend, Vanyaland‘s guide to help you sort out your weekend entertainment with curated selections and recommendations across our three pillars of Music, Comedy, and Film/TV. It’s what you should know about, where you need to be, and where you’ll be going, with us riding shotgun along the way.
This New England State Gets The Most Lightning In The Region
Summertime and the living is easy. The weather can be rough, especially if you don't like heat and humidity – and then there are the summer thunderstorms. All of it beats winter cold and snow, as far as I am concerned. New Bedford has the record for the hottest...
New Bedford Day in Fort Myers, Florida Faces Big Changes
For 20 years, New Bedford snowbirds who winter in sunny Florida and those who've moved there permanently have gathered in Fort Myers to celebrate their hometown. New Bedford Day was founded in 2004 by former New Bedford Mayor Brian J. Lawler and his wife Johan. The Lawlers, recognizing the benefits of bringing hundreds of former New Bedfordites together to reminisce and renew old acquaintances, designated the second Tuesday in March as New Bedford Day.
Eastham woman scratches million-dollar lottery winner
Twelve proved a lucky number for Eastham resident Barbara Fay: Because her son was born in December, the 12th month of the year, she chose a lottery scratch ticket from the number 12 dispenser at Cumberland Farms. Fay won $1 million on the Massachusetts State Lottery’s “Emeralds 50X” instant ticket game and claimed...
Taste of Rhode Island Hosts Summer Series Event
Taste of Rhode Island, a celebration of Rhode Island’s great food, local spirits and live entertainment, returned to the Crowne Plaza Providence-Warwick with its Summer Series on June 5. The event, produced by Pat Paolino Cruz, Pat Cruz Events, and Lupe Aguilar, Rhody Foody, showcased more than 50 of the state’s best restaurants, bakeries and caterers alongside local and regional wineries, distilleries and breweries. Guests were treated to live music, cooking demonstrations, a red carpet, and photo booth opportunities and a chance to vote for their favorite tastes along with celebrity guest judges. VIP ticket holders received early admission, swag bags with treats and access to a separate VIP lounge area. Taste of Rhode Island corporate sponsors included The Perry Group and Luke Renchan Entertainment. The event supports Rhode Island-based nonprofit MAE Organization for the Homeless.
New Hampshire and Massachusetts Toll Booths Scan for This
If you drive a lot like I do, you see things. These things are not necessarily good or filled with common sense. The Massachusetts Turnpike debuted the overhead electronic tolls in 2016, says Masslive.com. The I-95 Hampton tolls have been an ORT (Open Road Toll) since 2010, according to NH.gov.
URI’s O’Donovan Finishes 12th at Ouimet Memorial
University of Rhode Island star Aidan O’Donovan finished in a tie for 12th at the Ouimet Memorial Tournament on Friday at Woodland Golf Club. The rising junior carded rounds of 72, 68 and 73 to finish at two-under for the tournament and tie with two other players. The tournament...
Dartmouth Athletics upgrades sailing boathouse
Dartmouth’s sailing boathouse on Mascoma Lake, the varsity women’s and open sailing teams’ primary facility, is under construction. The project, which will replace the preexisting 70-year-old Allen Boathouse, began this summer and is set to finish in September or October, according to athletics director Mike Harrity. The...
Q&A with varsity golf player Sophie Thai ’26
Varsity golf player Sophie Thai ’26 will compete in the 2024 U.S. Women’s Amateur Championship — an elite national tournament— in Tulsa, Okla., in August. Thai, who has been playing in golf tournaments since she was nine years old, was recruited to Dartmouth from Los Altos High School. After two years on the Dartmouth team, she earned the Championship seat at a qualifying competition in Newton, Mass., on July 16. The Dartmouth sat down with Thai to discuss her recent qualification, playing golf at Dartmouth and how she’s gearing up for the competition.
A new, more expansive plan is on the table for Boston’s brutalist Hurley building
The new plan for the downtown Boston "superblock" focuses on housing, mental health services, historic preservation, and commercial vitality. Gov. Maura Healey is renewing plans to redevelop a hulking brutalist government complex in downtown Boston and turn it into a residential mixed-use development. Before you ask, Boston City Hall is...
Swansea Childcare Donating 500 Backpacks to Kids in Need at Community Block Party
When a community comes together to help one another, amazing and selfless things come to life. The Pumpkin Patch Childcare LLC, owned by the dedicated and community-focused Natashia Machado, is making a significant impact on local children this year. With a heartwarming initiative, they will be donating 500 backpacks filled with grade-appropriate supplies to children in need.
Providence - “Best Run City” - Sends Out Tax Bills After They Are Due
Providence Mayor Brett Smiley claims that he is running the “best run city” in America. While national rankings put Providence at 60th, more governing issues are cropping up, raising more questions about the Smiley administration’s management. The most recent faux pas was this past week when the...
NEW: Man Shot and Killed in Front of Walmart in Providence
A man was shot and killed in Providence overnight, GoLocal has learned. The incident occurred shortly after 1 AM Saturday morning in front of the Walmart on Silver Spring Street. The Walmart was not open at the time of the shooting. It marks the city’s fifth homicide of the year....
EG’s RIM Best of Rhode Island Winners
Above: Corinne Steinbrenner, Elizabeth McNamara and Deron Murphy represented EG News at the RIM Best of celebration July 25. East Greenwich was well represented at Rhode Island Monthly’s annual Best of Rhode Island celebration Thursday night at the WaterFire Arts Center in Providence, starting with none other than your friendly neighborhood online local news website. That’s right, readers named East Greenwich News the Best Local Newspaper/Online News Source in the state. We are honored!
Man jumps into Providence River to allegedly evade police
PROVIDENCE, R.I. — A man allegedly fleeing from police jumped into the Providence River Friday night. Police said he was holding what appeared to be a small bag containing narcotics. According to officials, the man refused to leave the water. An officer suffered a minor injury attempting to grab...
Massachusetts Weather: Expect Muggy Conditions and Showers Next Week
Boston, MA – The weather in Massachusetts will remain quiet and dry for the rest of today and into Sunday, with temperatures ranging from 79°F to 87°F. However, increasing clouds are expected as a weak low-pressure system approaches, bringing a chance for rain late Sunday night into Monday.
News from the Rehoboth Lions
Fellow Rehoboth Residents, our "Lion Year" starts in July with the swearing in of new officers, but as promised, I wanted to provide an update of the 2nd half of the Lions Year! Our last update shared all the wonderful events from the 2024 half of our year. Please visit the Lions website at rehobothlions.org to get up to date information about all we do!
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