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West Warwick couple arrested after drug bust
Two West Warwick residents are facing multiple charges after a months-long investigation led to the discovery of a large quantity of drugs in their home, where police found a child who had been exposed to cocaine and fentanyl.
PPAC celebrates Mother’s Day with a FREE Wonders of the Wurlitzer concert: “Mamma! Mamma!”
Celebrate Mother’s Day at the Providence Performing Arts Center (PPAC)’s upcoming Wonders of the Wurlitzer concert, “Mamma! Mamma!” on Wednesday, May 8 at noon. House Organist Peter Edwin Krasinski will play songs by and for Broadway moms, including Les Misérables’ Fantine, Mamma Mia!’s Donna, Gypsy’s Mama Rose, Hairspray’s Edna and many more. Krasinski will also take requests from audience members towards the end of the concert.
Man facing charges in death of 1-year-old in Pawtucket indicted by grand jury
(WJAR) — A man was indicted by the grand jury on charges related to the death of his 1-year-old child in Pawtucket. Joao Resendes is facing second-degree murder and second-degree child abuse in the death of his child 1-year-old Santiago Ledo. According to prosecutors, the alleged acts happened between...
Warmer weekend, showers early next week across Southern New England
It will feel more seasonable for late August this weekend as high temperatures warm back up with humidity also a touch higher. Fantastic beach weather on Saturday at the coastline. Storm Team 10 is giving it a perfect five waves out of five. Mostly sunny on Saturday and Sunday with...
State recommends 'smart schedule' to avoid mosquito bites and diseases
(WJAR) — Mosquito bites are a pain and the risk of disease from them is growing. So the state of Rhode Island is encouraging people to avoid outdoor activities when mosquitoes are the most active. The Schmitt family spent part of their day outside at the Tuckertown Park in...
Bobcats Drop Season Opener at Providence College
PROVIDENCE, R.I. – The Quinnipiac men's soccer team fell 2-0 at Providence College in their season opener on Thursday night. After trading early chances, the Friars struck first on a cross in the box in the 17 th minute. They would go on to add one more in the second half on another cross from the close sideline. The Bobcats fall to 0-1-0 while the Friars gain their first win of the season. SCORE Quinnipiac 0, Providence College 2 LOCATION Chapey Field at Anderson Stadium | Providence, R.I. RECORDS Quinnipiac (0-1-0, 0-0-0 MAAC) | Providence College (1-0-0, 0-0-0 BIG EAST)...
What’s Up in Newport: Saturday, August 24
Good Morning! Today is Saturday, August 24, the 237th day of the year; 129 days remain in 2024. 🐄 An emu, two donkeys, and three cows are out in a pasture together. That may sound like the start of a dad joke, but at West Place Animal Sanctuary in Tiverton, it’s simply reality. WUN’s Ruthie Wood recently visited the sanctuary to learn more about what they are doing and to find out more about their upcoming Fall Visitors Day. Read More.
Scoping the rest of the Big East Conference - Providence
22 games into their 2023-24 campaign, the Providence Friars nearly looked like a complete team that was trending upward. Providence, at that point, had just amassed their second three-game winning streak of the season with a nine-point road triumph over the Xavier Musketeers. Seven days later, in their house, the Friars stood ten minutes away from extending that stretch to four games.
Tickets Available For Friars At Fenway On September 10
PROVIDENCE, R.I. - The Providence College Athletic Department has announced that Tuesday, September 10 will be Friars at Fenway night when the Boston Red Sox take on the Baltimore Orioles at 7:10 p.m. Providence basketball head Coaches Kim English and Erin Batth will be throwing out the first pitch, and players from both programs will be in attendance to cheer on the Red Sox. Fans interested in this fun experience should purchase their tickets here: Friars at Fenway! (fevo-enterprise.com) . The pre-game festivities kick off on the Truly Terrace, an open-air concourse space that can be found in the back...
Senator Reed Calls for Comprehensive Action to Combat Microplastic Pollution
Microplastics have become an omnipresent pollutant, infiltrating oceans, lakes, rivers, and streams worldwide. The persistent issue of plastic pollution, now at a crisis level, has prompted U.S. Senator Jack Reed to advocate for a coordinated approach at local, federal, and global levels to address the growing threat. On the shores...
Log A Load For Kids hosts fundraiser for Hasbro Children's Hospital
(WJAR) — Log A Load For Kids Rhode Island held a fundraiser in East Greenwich on Thursday. The fundraiser is to benefit Hasbro Children’s Hospital. According to event officials, it was held at Go Play, an indoor playground. The fundraiser began at 9 a.m. and is scheduled to...
Incidents in Portsmouth, Berlin prompt action from NH Civil Rights Unit
State prosecutors are bringing additional civil complaints against a 31-year old man accused of smashing historic lanterns at Temple Israel in Portsmouth. Meanwhile, they’ve also settled a separate civil rights case with a 22-year-old Berlin man who repeatedly stole LGBTQ+ pride flags from a home in that community. In...
Rhode Island to sue contractors over bridge failure
(The Center Square) — Rhode Island has filed a lawsuit against several contractors over the failure of the Interstate 195 Washington bridge, which will cost the state hundreds of millions of dollars to replace. The lawsuit, filed in state Superior Court, names more than a dozen construction and engineering companies and accuses them of negligence and breach of contract for allegedly failing to "timely and adequately identify worsening structural issues" that ultimately led to the "sudden and unexpected" bridge closure. ...
New Bedford man charged after stabbing at Dartmouth motel
A New Bedford man is facing charges after a stabbing at a Dartmouth motel. Police said 20-year-old Isaiah Ventura was found in Fall River less than 24 hours after the stabbing. On Wednesday, police received reports from the Capri Motel regarding a fight and possible stabbing. Witnesses confirmed the call...
Great Feast of the Holy Ghost: Weekend schedule has parades, food, music and more
FALL RIVER — The city is in the midst of celebrating the Great Feast of the Holy Ghost of New England, a five-day festival of Azorean culture. Arguably the largest event honoring the Azorean heritage in the United States, the feast features a mix of religious rituals, Portuguese cuisine, live entertainment, crafts and two parades. ...
Veterans gifted robotic pets for comfort
BRISTOL, R.I. (WJAR) — Residents at the Rhode Island Veterans Home were recently given the gift of dogs and cats, robotic ones. Ted Fischer, the CEO and Co-Founder of Ageless Innovation LLC, said in 2015 his company launched 'Realistic, robotic therapy pets.'. "Our first product was our cat. It...
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