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Providence to Boston Bruins: Centre Looks for Another Opportunity in NHL
The Boston Bruins 23-year-old prospect Georgii Merkulov is looking for another chance with the organization’s NHL team this upcoming season. Merkulov had a small stint with the B’s this past season and hopes to earn a bigger role next season. Defensive play will be the main focus of improvement entering this next season. With a spot open in the Bruins’ forward core, Merkulov joins Fabian Lysell as another young forward option who could crack the roster on opening night.
Mass. General back to full operations after Microsoft outage
BOSTON (WHDH) - Mass. General Hospital is returning to its normal operations after it was forced to cancel non-emergency procedures due to a Microsoft outage that impacted institutions across the country. A spokesman for the Boston hospital says it is now fully operations and open to patients. Officials are going...
Former Boston Celtics starter poised to be traded by new team in next seven months
Former Boston Celtics starter Robert Williams III is projected to be traded by Blazer's Edge's Adrian Bernecich sometime in the next seven months due to the presence of Deandre Ayton and first-round pick Donovan Clingan ahead of him on the depth chart. "The Blazers probably look to start Ayton with...
Two Dartmouth police officers recognized for actions that saved local man’s life
Two local police officers were recognized for their life-saving actions. According to Dartmouth Police, on Monday morning, Officers Max Szteliga and Dominik Sullivan-Souza were presented with the department’s Life Saving Award for their actions on June 3, 2024. Officers Szteliga and Sullivan-Souza were on patrol when a call came...
Providence Fire Department holding recruiting drive
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) — The Providence Fire Department is taking applications for the 56th Providence Fire Department Training Academy, focusing on bolstering diversity. The application process runs until the end of August and the academy will begin in early 2025. “As we kick off our recruitment drive, we are...
2024-25 Big East Women’s Basketball Summer Check-In: Providence Friars
2023-24 Big East Finish: Tied for 8th, lost the conference tournament tiebreaker to Butler to be the #9 seed. Final 2023-24 Her Hoop Stats Ranking: #167 out of 360 teams. Postseason? After downing Butler, 75-60, in the first round of the Big East tournament, the Friars got obliterated by UConn, 86-53, in the quarterfinals. Somehow, a 13-20 record was good enough to earn a bye in the WNIT, which was the tertiary postseason tournament behind the NCAA tourney and the WBIT. Even with extra rest on Colgate as well as home court advantage, PC’s season ended with a 54-41 loss in their first WNIT game.
National Ice Cream Month trivia
Did you know that July is National Ice Cream Month? In honor of this, on The Rhode Show today, Brendan Kirby the ice cream knowledge of Will Gilbert and Audrey McClelland in the form of a Kirby Kwiz. Play along and have some fun!. Rhode Show Content Disclaimer: The information,...
Temple Men's Basketball To Face Rhode Island In The Hall Of Fame Classic
The Temple University men's basketball team added a familiar foe to its schedule as the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame announced the Owls will face Rhode Island in the Hall of Fame Classic at the MassMutual Center in Springfield, Mass. on December 21. "We're excited to be a part of...
Red Sox get unexpected injury news that could dramatically change season
Just as the 2024 season was getting underway, the Boston Red Sox suffered a significant blow to their postseason hopes. During a matchup against the Los Angeles Angels on April 5, Red Sox shortstop Trevor Story made a diving attempt to corral Mike Trout's ground ball in the bottom of the fourth inning.
Forbes pegs RI as one of the most expensive states to live in. Here's what is driving that ranking.
According to a new Forbes.com report, it's really expensive and it's housing costs – both mortgages and rent – driving up the cost of living in the state. Forbes looked at several data sources to see how every state ranked in various measures. They were:. Cost of living,...
AT ANOTHER LEVEL: Meet the 2024 Softball Player of the Year, Super Team and All-Stars
It was a strong spring for SouthCoast baseball teams with four qualifying for the 2024 MIAA state tournament. Apponequet, which captured a share of the South Coast Conference Blue Division title this year, had the deepest tournament run, reaching the Division 3 Final Four while Dartmouth reached the Div. 2 Sweet 16, GNB Voc-Tech...
Video: Des McAnuff Gives a Speech Following Final Performance of THE WHO'S TOMMY
The critically acclaimed production of The Who’s TOMMY played its final performance on Broadway yesterday, Sunday, July 21. As BroadwayWorld previously announced, a National Tour will launch at the Providence Performing Arts Center (PPAC) in Providence, RI in the Fall of 2025. Following the musical's final performance last night,...
Fire shuts two Chalkstone Avenue businesses
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WJAR) — A fire forced a Providence pub to close its doors. Video showed the moment the corner of Chalkstone and River avenues turned into an inferno. "Overall reaction, it’s kind of like wow, just wow," said Meki Thomas. Thomas lives down the street. He saw...
Rhode Island Energy requests lower winter rates from state regulators
Beginning Oct. 1 and running through March 31, 2025, Rhode Island Energy (RIE) electricity customers can expect lower costs compared to last winter if the utility’s newly filed rates are approved by state regulators. “We ... Read More » The post Rhode Island Energy requests lower winter rates from state regulators appeared first on Daily Energy Insider.
Tiverton's Firefighters say they have signed agreement with Town of Tiverton
(WJAR) — Tiverton firefighters say they have signed an agreement with the Town of Tiverton, according to a post on their social media. The firefighters say the agreement will provide a 10 % increase the contract. It’s effective now, according to the post. The two parties are still...
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