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Women’s Soccer Welcomes Indiana on Sunday Evening
PROVIDENCE, R.I. - The Brown women's soccer team will welcome Indiana on Sunday evening, kickoff is scheduled for 7:00 p.m. The game will be broadcast on ESPN+ and NESN. Fans are strongly encouraged to purchase tickets online at Brownbears.com/tickets prior to their arrival at Stevenson-Pincince Field. Fans should either download their digital tickets to display on a mobile device or print them at home prior to arrival. There is a no re-entry policy in place for all ticketed athletic events at Brown University, once you have scanned your ticket to enter, you must remain inside the venue.
Actor, activist Michael J. Fox to headline Rhode Island Comic Con
The day “Back to the Future” fans have been waiting for is here. Weeks after Rhode Island Comic Con announced appearances by Christopher Lloyd, Lea Thompson, and others, they’ve completed the cast reunion with the news that Michael J. Fox (Marty McFly) will be appearing at this year’s event.
Scürvy Dög Parking Lot Mega Show — Sunday
7:15pm — J (X tribute) Scürvy has issued the following statement: “We’re throwing another free all day parking lot bash with a ton of bands, awesomeness, and a pinch of love.”. Food by Rebels Rations. Dog friendly (to friendly dogs). Properly supervised children are welcome. As...
Tiverton Childcare Celebrates 40 Years of Nurturing Young Minds
Sakonnet Early Learning Center, a cornerstone of early childhood education in Tiverton, Rhode Island, is celebrating its 40th anniversary. Originally established as a nursery school in 1984 by local resident Deborah Murphey Raposa, the center has evolved into a full-fledged childcare facility that continues to uphold its founding mission: providing experiences that delight, inspire, and capture the spirit of children.
Newport teachers plan picket ahead of school year start
NEWPORT, R.I. (WLNE) — The Teacher’s Association of Newport (TAN) will hold an informational picket on September 3 at 8 a.m. outside of Pell Elementary School to address alleged contact violations. The union is claiming that actions by Superintendent Colleen Jermain will push teachers to perform duties outside...
Jack Panayotou Returns to Rhode Island FC
The New England Revolution announced that Jack Panayotou has been loaned to Rhode Island FC once again this season. The loan includes an option to recall. Panayotou started four matches for RIFC and tallied two assists in his first loan stint. Since being recalled, the 20-year-old has made eight first-team appearances, including five starts. He also tallied a goal and an assist.
4-Year-Old’s Inspiring Jersey Design for Revs’ Fight Cancer Match
A heartwarming event unfolded as Brock Nowicki, a four-year-old from West Greenwich, R.I., who is now cancer-free after battling a rare brain cancer, designed special jerseys for the New England Revolution's Fight Childhood Cancer match on Sept. 28. The jerseys will be auctioned to benefit the Izzy Foundation, with all proceeds going towards childhood cancer support. Head coach Caleb Porter and players expressed how inspiring Brock's journey is, highlighting the important perspective it brings about life beyond soccer. The Revolution, currently striving for a playoff spot, welcome Brock's visit as a reminder of the larger challenges faced by many families.
URI students begin to move in for new semester on Friday
(WJAR) — It’s move-in day for students at the University of Rhode Island. Starting Friday, students can start the move-in process for the fall semester. The school says there are a number of welcome activities planned through the Labor Day weekend. On Friday morning URI President Marc Parlange...
Ørsted Growing Rhode Island Headquarters
Providence, Rhode Island was one of the first cities established in the United States. America’s offshore wind leader, Ørsted, is significantly expanding its US co-headquarters in Rhode Island, including announcing its new US Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC) Hub in the Ocean State. Ørsted, which has maintained its...
Quiet today, rain chances on the rise tonight
While it won't be the summer scorcher some may have hoped for, we're kicking off Labor Day weekend with seasonable temperatures and some sunshine. Today will feature a mixed sky with periods of both sunny and cloudy conditions likely at times. What you will notice today is an increase in humidity, hinting at some wet weather potential over these next 24 hours.
RI to retain control of Providence Public Schools
The state of Rhode Island will keep control of the Providence Public School District for now, according to NBC affiliate WJAR, despite the school board voting to end it. The state took over the district five years ago after a scathing John Hopkins report highlighted problems like bullying, fighting, poor learning conditions and crumbling buildings.
Middletown to Honor Local Good Samaritan for Keeping Streets Clean for Nearly Two Decades
The Town of Middletown is set to honor one of its most dedicated citizens, 83-year-old Ronald Kobayashi, at the upcoming Town Council meeting. Kobayashi, a longtime resident who bought his home off Oliphant Lane back in 1973, has been a fixture in the community for over 50 years. Together with his late wife, Joan, he raised three daughters in that home, where he still resides today.
Dartmouth Police Ofc. White and K9 ‘Tyr” announce their retirement
“Please join Chief Levesque and the rest of the Dartmouth Police Department, as we wish Officer Jared White and K9 Tyr a happy & healthy retirement. Officer White began with the Dartmouth Police Department as an intermittent officer in 1994. He was later sworn in as a full-time officer in April of 1995. His police K9 handling career began in 2000 where he was partnered with K9 Topper, followed by K9 Reaper, and currently, K9 Tyr. Officer White’s partnership with K9s Topper, Reaper, and Tyr, resulted in the seizure of substantial amounts of illicit narcotics, the apprehension of numerous violent fugitives, the safe return of multiple missing persons, various SWAT incidents, and a large number of community demonstrations.
'This one hurts, it stings, and it should': Holy Cross football falls in heartbreaker, in Dan Curran's Crusader coaching debut
SOUTH KINGSTOWN, R.I. — The Holy Cross football team’s emotions went from exultation to dejection in just over a minute late in Saturday’s game at the University of Rhode Island. Senior running back Jordan Fuller scored to give the Crusaders their first lead with 1:47 to play, but the Rams, and sophomore quarterback...
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