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EG Real Estate: 1 Commercial, 9 Residential
Above: 1425 Diplomat Drive. Data is compiled via Statewide MLS as of early Friday afternoon, 7/19/24, and represents one week of transactions. Properties are in East Greenwich unless notated by an * indicating the Warwick section of 02818. All information may be subject to change. There are 11 new listings, 6 sold properties, and 15 open houses currently scheduled for this weekend.
Woonsocket 'foot licker' arrested for enticement of minor
(WJAR) — Authorities said on Friday that a Woonsocket man who has served time for rape was arrested again. Raymond Dublin, also known as the “foot licker,” was arrested for enticement of a minor, officials said. The incident allegedly happened in Providence on Thursday, according to officials.
Milford looks to ban future tobacco, vape and smoke shops from opening up
MILFORD, Conn. — Milford Mayor Anthony Giannattasio has constructed a proposal in collaboration with the director of health to stop new smoke, vape and tobacco stores from opening in the city. It comes after Giannattasio said it’s one of the top concerns residents have come to him with.
New London native an advocate for people with cleft
Jul. 19—Born with a cleft lip and a cleft palate, 30-year-old Ellen "Ellie" Mador has endured a lifetime of corrective surgeries ― 18 to be exact. The experience has helped turn her into a fierce advocate for access to health care and for the cleft community. When Cleft Con 2024, a global conference bringing together individuals, families and health care professionals, convenes Saturday in ...
Lifespan performing all procedures despite outage
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) — Lifespan said that all of its facilities are performing procedures despite a widespread IT outage affecting businesses worldwide. Spokesperson Jessica Wharton said that the situation has been “contained” and all surgeries are being performed at hospitals. Updates on the situation at the facilities...
RIDOH recommends closing Foster campground swimming area
FOSTER, R.I. (WLNE) — The Rhode Island Department of Health said that the swimming area at Colaluca Family Campground in Foster should be closed to swimming. RIDOH said the closure recommendations comes after the water tested for high bacteria levels. A full list of closed beaches can be found...
Poll: McKee's favorability drops among Rhode Island voters
(The Center Square) — Democratic Rhode Island Gov. Dan McKee's ratings are continuing to drop, according to a new poll, which found voters overwhelmingly think the state is headed in the wrong direction. The poll, released Thursday by the University of New Hampshire Survey Center, found only 29% approve of McKee's performance as governor, while 65% disapprove. Those numbers are largely unchanged from a similar poll conducted by UNH in May, according to the center. ...
How former RI Housing Secretary Pryor used a law firm to funnel some state housing contracts
PROVIDENCE – In his zeal to quickly address Rhode Island's housing availability crisis, former Housing Secretary Stefan Pryor leapfrogged some of the state's requirements for hiring contractors by funneling the contracts through Savage Law Partners. Instead of seeking competitive bids or hiring consultants through normal channels, Pryor, who left state government this week, oversaw payments of $634,993 to Savage to provide legal services and, less typically, hire a parade of subcontractors to scope out sites and other...
Beyond the Forecast: Tornado vs. Microburst
EAST PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WPRI) — In our latest Beyond the Forecast special on WPRI.com, 12 News Meteorologists Tony Petrarca and Catie McNeil talked local tornadoes. As always, we took some questions from our viewers. Jane from Foster asked, “I know that a few years back we had a microburst...
Stonington to vote on capping Portuguese Holy Ghost Society's property taxes
Jul. 19—STONINGTON — Voters at Monday's town meeting will be asked to cap the annual property taxes of the Portuguese Holy Ghost Society property at 26 Main St. in the borough at $7,500 a year for the next five years. The meeting will be held at 7 p.m. at Stonington High School. Also on the agenda is a proposed traffic and parking ordinance that residents have turned down twice before. The ...
Department of Children, Youth and Families discloses death of 18-year-old
(WJAR) — The Department of Children Youth and Families disclosed the fatality of an 18-year-old on Friday. The department said the teen died on Wednesday. According to the DCYF, the 18-year-old was involved with the department at the time of the incident. The Office of the Child Advocate was...
The weekend: Heels & Wheels, Friday Fun & Brunch party among 33 things to do in Northern RI
Northern, RI – Dare we say this weather is perfect?. Welcome to The Weekend, northern Rhode Island, where we round up our local events and happening so you can make the most of your free time – locally. Many of our area businesses and venues have been closed over the past few weeks – and we took a break ourselves, at least from these weekly features.
Hamden Police Department fully staffed for 1st time in decade
HAMDEN, Conn. (WTNH) — Thunderous applause echoed Friday through the rotunda at Hamden Town Hall as four new officers took the oath to join the town’s police department. “To be able to be one of the last four to make this historic moment is just an honor,” 38-year-old Travis Hargrove said. That historic moment, Chief […]
South Kingstown police alert residents to rabid raccoon
SOUTH KINGSTOWN, R.I. (WJAR) — South Kingstown police said Friday that a sick raccoon captured last week tested positive for rabies. The animal was found July 12 on Indigo Point Road. Several people and a pet dog were exposed to the rabid raccoon. Police said anyone else who may...
Rescued from Hurricane Beryl, these cats and dogs have come to RI looking for homes
EAST PROVIDENCE − The Rhode Island Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals has taken in 38 cats and 13 dogs from Texas that were in danger of dying from heat exhaustion and disease after Hurricane Beryl devastated their living quarters and much of the surrounding area. The animals, including kittens, arrived...
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