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Don’t miss the Tiverton Four Corners 4th of July Antiques Show
This morning on The Rhode Show we welcomed Ted Biszko as he shared details about the upcoming Tiverton Four Corners 4th of July Antiques Show. For additional info, head to: https://www.tivertonfourcorners.com/events-2/antiques-show. Rhode Show Content Disclaimer: The information, advice, and answers displayed in The Rhode Show section of WPRI.com are those...
Tiverton School Committee keeps Fort Barton school open. What had to be cut to do it
TIVERTON – The School Committee at a budget meeting Saturday morning voted on a balanced budget that will keep Fort Barton Elementary School open this year and use more than $1 million in one-time funds to call back some of 33 staff members who received layoff notices this spring.
Fireworks, Declaration of Independence readings highlight July 4th in Newport County
There are plenty of ways to celebrate the Fourth of July from cookouts to hitting the beach and so much more, but across Newport County you can bookend the day with that patriotic feeling. Options exist to start your day by harkening back to revolutionary times with readings of the...
Fall River Superintendent Tracy Curley: $186 million in school-related funding approved
FALL RIVER — Superintendent Tracy Curley has announced that the Fall River City Council and Mayor Paul Coogan has approved $186 million in school-related funding for the 2024-2025 academic year. The city budget, which took effect Monday, includes a $175,770,406 appropriation for the schools and $10,897,280 for school transportation....
Vote for Fall River’s Best Hot Dog Restaurant
Fall River is set for another local food showdown as residents can vote among ten entries for which has the best hot dog in the city. Viva Fall River is hosting the Hot Dog Home Run, a month-long competition to crown Fall River’s best frankfurter. The ten restaurants in...
Dighton Teen Heroically Saves Choking Woman at Fall River Restaurant
In a display of quick action that may very well have been life-saving, a 15-year-old Dighton Junior Firefighters candidate came to the rescue of a choking woman at a Fall River restaurant. The teen, identified as Ben Courville, was dining at the 99 Restaurant with his mother when he noticed unusual signs from the neighboring table: a woman was struggling with her food.
Governor Healey announces $27 million in Fall River, Springfield, Worcester, other communities to create hundreds of new housing units
LOWELL – Today, Governor Maura Healey, Lieutenant Governor Kim Driscoll and Housing and Livable Communities Secretary Ed Augustus announced $27 million in Housing Development Incentive Program (HDIP) awards to create 547 total new units in 11 Gateway Cities across the state. “We expanded the HDIP program in our tax...
Neena Shell ’26 Named Udall Tribal Public Policy Scholar
Neena Shell ’26 has been awarded a scholarship to study tribal public policy from the Morris K. Udall and Stewart L. Udall Foundation. The prestigious Udall Undergraduate Scholarship Program identifies future leaders in environmental, tribal public policy, and health care fields. Shell, a Mellon Mays Undergraduate Fellow majoring in...
Proclamation celebrates legacy & memory of Dave Witham with 4th annual Daveapalooza
When a person passes on from this plane of existence, their impact is often very considerable. It can be sensed within their family, their group of friends and their community as a whole. This is a great way to briefly describe the legacy of Proclamation Ale Company founder Dave Witham, who sadly passed away on Christmas Day back in 2020 after a battle with cancer. Ever since this loss, the folks at the brewery, including his wife Lori who now is the owner along with being the Creative Director, have celebrated Witham’s life with an extravagant party called Daveapalooza. This year’s edition is the fourth one, and it’s going to be taking place at the brewery on 274 Kilvert Street in Warwick on July 13 from 12 noon to 6pm.
Humidity arrives for Independence Day
Another nice day is coming up for Wednesday, with ample sun and fairly low humidity. Highs will be about the same too, 80-85. Winds will shift south in the afternoon. A south flow almost always means mugginess isn’t far behind during the summer months, and this time is no exception.
Placer.ai: Retailers finding succcess with small-format stores
Bigger isn’t always better when it comes to store size. That’s according to a new report from Placer.ai titled “Small Format Stores — Sprouting, Blooming and Expanding,” which said that small-format stores which offer consumers more convenient and localized shopping experiences are on the rise.
Dunham Gets Scoring Started, Finishes Game with Walk-Off Double; Patriots Steal 7 Bases
BRIDGEWATER, NJ - The Somerset Patriots walked-off the Reading Fightin Phils in a 7-6 victory on Monday night in game one of a six-game series at TD Bank Ballpark. Somerset stole a season-high seven bases in the contest, which matches the single game Patriots Double-A era record. The Patriots have won six of their first seven games to begin the second half of the season. Over the first seven games of the second half, Somerset leads all of Double-A with a .291 BA, 52 R, 73 H, 32 XBH, and 124 TB as a team.CLICK HERE TO...
Providence businesswoman arraigned in Federal Court in alleged $10 million fraud schemes targeting seniors and others
A Warwick woman was arraigned in federal court after allegedly bilking $10 million from her victims through a series of fake lottery and investment schemes. Meagan Shine, 47, is facing four counts of mail fraud and one count of conspiracy to commit mail fraud. She allegedly duped the elderly and other vulnerable people into sending her money by making them believe they were entitled to cash prizes, valuable items, or other premiums.
Bob Rocha’s love of whales, science spans three decades
Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... Like a pearl, a life is built layer by layer, with each experience adding to its luster. Over the course of three decades, Bob Rocha, associate curator of science and research at the New Bedford Whaling Museum, has adjusted to the changing demands of his career.
New Bedford’s Historic Schooner Ernestina-Morrissey Offering Free Tours Friday
NEW BEDFORD (WBSM) — Free guided tours of the Schooner Ernestina-Morrissey will take place this Friday at New Bedford State Pier. The Ernestina-Morrissey is returning to New Bedford this week in conjunction with Cape Verdean Recognition Week, which began on June 30. The week celebrates the independence of the island nation Cabo Verde.
New Bedford Ollie’s Bargain Outlet Announces Opening Date
NEW BEDFORD (WBSM) — New Bedford’s newest discount story now has its opening date. Ollie’s Bargain Outlet has announced it will open for business on Wednesday, July 31. The store will be open from 9 a.m. until 9 p.m. The store is located in the Fieldstone Marketplace...
A new luxury apartment complex is coming to Warwick. Here's what to know.
WARWICK − A new 214-unit amenities-rich apartment building is going up in Warwick near Rhode Island T.F. Green International Airport. The developer hopes to capitalize on an underserved portion of the market, as well as airport employees. Wood Partners Development Vice President Mark Seck said he had been trying to build something...
Meet Greater Fall River's High School Lacrosse All-Scholastic Team
FALL RIVER — The Herald News continues Spring All-Scholastics with lacrosse all-stars. Somerset Berkley and Westport kicked off their inaugural season in the Greater Fall River area in 2024. The Raiders had a boys and girls team while the Wildcats fielded a boys team. Westport and SBR girls had the lone wins out of the three teams.
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