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Tiverton Farmers Market End of Summa Sizzla; Zeiterion Raise the Roof fundraiser
“What do you want to do?” If you need an answer to this age-old question for making plans, we’ve got you covered. In Things To Do, we take a look at, well, things to do, happening every week in the Fall River area and around the SouthCoast. ...
Massachusetts police warn of threatening scam using pictures of homes
NEEDHAM - Police in several Massachusetts communities are warning about a threatening scam where some victims have lost thousands of dollars. Investigators say in the scam, crooks send people an email with a picture of their house, address, phone number and a threatening message, demanding money. Scammers sent Kristen Ward the unsettling email last week."I really felt terrified" "I really felt terrified, like here's a picture of my home, my cellphone and my first name and the person keeps addressing me by my first name, like do I have a stalker? Is someone watching me?" said Ward. The scammers claimed...
How the Rhode Island Film Festival Is “Writing a New Narrative”
Rhode Island may be the smallest state in the United States, but that doesn’t mean it isn’t going big on film. Vicky Krieps Sings 'Went Up the Hill' Closing Song Live at TIFF Premiere More than 300 films screened at the 42nd Flickers’ Rhode Island International Film Festival, which took place in Providence from Aug. 6 to 11: a diverse slate of narrative features, documentaries and short films represented 51 countries across the globe. The festival — one of 10 international fests that serve as official qualifiers for the Academy Awards’ live-action, animated and documentary short categories — received over 7,000 submissions this...
Return to Camelot: St. Mary’s Church to Host Event Honoring Iconic Kennedy Wedding on September 12
In a poignant tribute to a storied romance, St. Mary’s Roman Catholic Church in Newport, Rhode Island, will commemorate the 71st wedding anniversary of John F. Kennedy and Jacqueline Bouvier with a special presentation on September 12, 2024. The event, aptly titled “Return to Camelot,” will be held at...
More Than a Dozen Newport County Nonprofits Receive $400,000 in Grants from Rhode Island Foundation
The Rhode Island Foundation has announced that over a dozen nonprofits in Newport County will share nearly $400,000 in grants to support a range of community-focused projects. These initiatives include enhancing public markets, sponsoring festivals, and expanding library resources. David N. Cicilline, President and CEO of the Rhode Island Foundation,...
Forecasters warn of ‘dangerous’ conditions at many Mass. beaches
Conditions at several beaches across the Massachusetts coast may be unsafe for even the most experienced swimmers this weekend due to high, rough surf and dangerous rip currents. National Weather Service forecasters issued a rip current statement covering parts of Suffolk, Norfolk, Bristol, Plymouth and Dukes counties that stretches from...
Zanor column: Former standout RB Exum-Strong returns to Norwich Free Academy
Just thought I’d empty out my reporter’s notebook while thinking that someday Des Moines, Iowa, is going to have the same basketball shrine-like quality and sheen as French Lick, Indiana … Strong returns to NFA It was great to see former Norwich Free Academy football and wrestling star Khaleed Exum-Strong working with the Wildcats...
This rematch of last year's boys soccer title match didn't settle the debate. What happened
PROVIDENCE — We’ll wait for another occasion to sort the boys soccer differences this season between La Salle and North Kingstown. Thursday night didn’t offer enough time. The Rams saw a pair of one-goal leads erased by the Skippers in a rematch of last year’s state title encounter. Tyler Cross struck in the 68th...
AP Decision Notes: What to expect in Rhode Island’s state primaries
WASHINGTON (AP) — More than five months after weighing in on the presidential matchup, Rhode Island voters will choose which candidates will face off in this fall’s U.S. Senate election. Democratic Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse faces a primary challenge from Mike Costa, a former Republican candidate for governor who...
Has the law changed about having two license plates on a vehicle? | Ask the RI DMV
Q: I always thought Rhode Island law was that each car registered in the state should have two license plates, front and back. While running my errands this morning I saw two Teslas and three Alfa Romeos with only one plate in the back. Has the law changed? If it hasn't, why are these cars allowed on the road with just one plate? – Michael O. ...
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