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The Saylesville Massacre plays major role in Rhode Island’s labor history
LINCOLN – The Saylesville Massacre and the Battle of the Graveyard, which occurred in Lincoln and into Central Falls in September 1934, played a significant role in the General Textile Strikes and in the state’s history. Lincoln resident and labor historian Patrick Crowley emphasizes the importance of accurately...
Taylor Swift in RI; Atlantic Mills sale; rebuilding Republicans: Top stories this week
Here are some of The Providence Journal's most-read stories for the week of Aug. 25, supported by your subscriptions. When a group of East Providence residents won a lengthy court fight to save Crescent Park's century-old Looff carousel from demolition in the 1970s, their victory had a side benefit: an expansion of green space at the...
Late Night Cannabis Drive-Thru Now Available in Rhode Island
Your late-night cannabis fix has arrived in Rhode Island. Mother Earth Wellness in Pawtucket has extended its drive-thru hours, making it the first dispensary in New England to offer late-night hours. Mother Earth Wellness in Pawtucket. Mother Earth first opened on Esten Ave in 2022 and has continued to be...
West Nile virus detected in North Kingstown; state officials on alert for mosquito-borne diseases
Washington County remains at significant risk for mosquito-borne diseases, with a new mosquito sample in North Kingstown testing positive for West Nile virus, state officials announced Friday. The latest results, reflecting traps set on Aug. 13 and Aug. 19 across the state, comes amid increasing concern over West Nile and Eastern Equine Encephalitis across southern […]
Rhode Island targets mosquitoes in South County as anxiety around viruses grows
(WJAR) — Rhode Island is on a mission to kill mosquitoes in South County. A helicopter will drop insecticide in the area of the Great Swamp near the Kingston Amtrak Station among other places in the region. As a result, the South County Bike Trial is closed on Thursday...
Rhode Island's last surviving Tuskegee Airman Sgt. Victor Butler dies at 102
One of the last surviving Tuskegee Airmen has died. NBC 10 previously spoke with Sgt. Victor Butler when he turned 100 two years ago. The retired sergeant asked for birthday cards for his 100th birthday. Butler received tens of thousands of birthday cards, gifts and messages before and after his...
RIDOH, DEM advise against contact with multiple state ponds
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) — The Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) and the Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management (DEM) are advising against contact with both Warwick Pond in Warwick and Wenscott Reservoir in Providence, as well as Larkin Pond at Camp Hoffman in South Kingstown. The advisory is...
Escalating threat of EEE and mosquito borne illnesses: The danger, and how to avoid it
PROVIDENCE – After recommending that Rhode Islanders consider "smart scheduling" to avoid the risk of mosquito-borne diseases, the state on Tuesday announced it would apply larvicide to kill mosquito larvae at Great Swamp in South Kingstown and Chapman Swamp in Westerly. The moves come as the state sees more evidence of mosquitoes carrying...
For biking enthusiasts, this corner of Rhode Island has it all
SOUTH KINGSTOWN, R.I. — South County Rhode Island, where history meets the sea, is a hidden gem for cyclists and adventure seekers. The former Narragansett Pier Rail Line is nowa scenic bike path. Cyclists can explore farmland, the great swamp, and the historic village of Peace Dale. Mythic Bike...
Over 700 new housing units proposed for Coventry
COVENTRY, R.I. (WJAR) — A developer wants to build more than 700 new homes in Coventry, one of the largest developments in all of Rhode Island. At the Centre of New England, Starr Captial is hoping to build 362 duplexes and 350 multi-family units. "This is a home building...
RI's Victory Day ignores nuclear brinkmanship | Opinion
Jim Luken is a former war correspondent and teacher. He lives in Peace Dale. I read World War II historian Tim Gray’s guest column in The Journal entitled “Meaning of Victory Day often misunderstood” (Commentary, Aug. 17). As a relatively new citizen of the only U.S. state that observes that day, I guess...
Despite objections, Bonnet Shores vote proceeds as planned
NARRAGANSETT, R.I. — Bonnet Shores Fire District members voted this week on a new district council after a Superior Court judge threw cold water on attempts to halt the vote. While the district has never ever overseen firefighting responsibilities, the small community enclave has had a firefight of its...
A little more than 1% of Rhode Island voters have cast early ballots ahead of September primaries
It’s been nine days since Rhode Island voters could begin voting ahead of the Sept. 10 primary elections, but few have actually done so. As of 4:30 p.m. Friday, the Rhode Island Secretary of State’s office reported 11,647 ballots cast either by mail or early, in-person. That represents 1.5% of the state’s 720,626 eligible voters. The […]
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.
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