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This ex-Hendricken star joins his hometown team as Cranston West boys soccer heads to D1
CRANSTON — La Salle was denied perfection last season partly by a sophomore making his first headlining appearance on the state’s boys soccer stage. The Rams won the remainder of their matches after that opening night while steaming to a Division I crown. They were stung early by a bitter rival and it was a now former Bishop Hendricken striker who made the difference. ...
Hopkins and Fenton-Fung take part in tense Cranston mayoral debate on '10 News Conference'
(WJAR) — Cranston Mayor Ken Hopkins and Rep. Barbara Ann Fenton-Fung participated in a tense debate on “10 News Conference” on Friday. The debate bounced around a variety of topics between the two Republicans. The pair addressed accusations against their candidacies and discussed the city’s critical issues...
Women’s Soccer Drops Season Opener at Rhode Island
KINGSTON, R.I. - The Brown women's soccer team fell at Rhode Island 1-0 in its 2024 season opener on Friday evening. "It's disappointing to drop our first game of the season," head coach Kia McNeill said. "Kudos to Rhode Island for a hard fought match. This group has only been together for two weeks and we showed that a little bit tonight. We have a lot of talent and it's going to take time to get it right and get on the same page. The good thing about this group is that they are willing to work and grow, any adversity we face now will help us get better in the long run."
Men’s Tennis Announces Class of 2028
PROVIDENCE, R.I. - Brown head men's tennis coach Alex Kasarov has announced two newcomers ahead of the 2024 season in Toby Luo and Lukas Phimvongsa. Toby comes to College Hill after being ranked No. 23 in the nation by Tennis Recruiting and was a five-star recruit out of Pacific Academy. He made the finals in the Southern California Junior Sections in Boys 16s and was an Honor Roll student for four years.
Invasive 'crazy worms' have landed in RI. Why they're such a serious environmental threat.
PROVIDENCE – They grow twice as fast as other earthworms, can get up to half a foot long and pose a threat to native plants by devouring the top layer of organic matter in the soil that’s full of vital nutrients. Rhode Island gardeners have been on the lookout for invasive jumping worms for...
Providence women's basketball team hit the road a lot early in season. Here's the schedule.
Get a look at the Providence women’s basketball team early in this upcoming 2024-25 season. You won’t see much of the Friars at Alumni Hall for a month-long span starting in early November. Providence opens with three straight games at home before playing seven of its next eight on the road, including five different trips off campus. ...
Men’s Soccer Blanks Quinnipiac, 2-0, In Season Opener
PROVIDENCE, R.I.- The Providence College men's soccer team defeated the Quinnipiac Bobcats, 2-0, in the 2024 season-opener on Thursday, Aug. 22, on Chapey Field at Anderson Stadium in Providence, R.I. Graduate student Pepe Lora (Madrid, Spain) made his Friar debut and both goals of the game. Graduate goalkeeper Lukas Burns (Cinnnaminson, N.J.) recorded his 17th career shutout.
Bally’s Employees Soak Executives in Annual Fundraisers
The Bally’s Rhode Island properties and its employees donated approximately $6,192 in a pursuit to “dunk their boss” as part of the ALS CEO Soak Challenge on July 15-16. Inspired by the Ice Bucket Challenge, the CEO Soak has grown to become a corporate engagement opportunity for the ALS Association across the United States. ALS, which stands for amyotrophic lateral sclerosis and is also known as Lou Gehrig’s disease, is a fatal progressive nervous system disease. The CEO Soak engages business and community leaders while raising critical funds and awareness for the ALS Association’s mission. Regional Vice President and General Manager of Bally’s Tiverton and Lincoln Tony Rohrer braved 90-plus-degree temperatures in a full suit and tie to do his part to support this great cause, the company said in a news release, as employees took their best shots to hit the dunk trigger. All proceeds benefited local ALS care service programs via ALS United Rhode Island.
Crusaders fall to Friars 2-1
PROVIDENCE, R.I. – The Holy Cross women's soccer team continued on the road with a 2-1 loss to the Friars on Thursday afternoon.IN GOAL: Holy Cross: Julia Walsh (L, 0-2), 3 saves Providence: Emma Bodmer (W, 2-0), 1 save HOW IT HAPPENED: A solo Sydney Baldwin goal at 7:47 in the first half gave the Crusaders an early advantage. The Friars scored two goals within 10 minutes, midway through the first 45 to claim the 2-1 lead. The Friars led the Crusaders 7-2 in shots and both teams had one corner a piece through 45 minutes. Neither team scored in...
Women’s Soccer Defeats Holy Cross, 2-1
PROVIDENCE, R.I.- The Providence College women's soccer team defeated the Holy Cross Crusaders, 2-1, on Thursday, August 22 on Chapey Field at Anderson Stadium in Providence, R.I. The Friars are now 2-0-0 in regular season play. SCORE. Providence 2 | Holy Cross 1. RECORDS. Providence 2-0-0 | Holy Cross 0-3-0.
Rhode Island treasurer to host info sessions on changes to state workers’ pensions
A series of town hall events to educate Rhode Island state workers about changes to the pension system starts Monday. Hosted by the office of Rhode Island General Treasurer James Diossa, the five public meetings arrive in the wake of modifications made to the state’s pension system following the 2024 legislative session — the most […]
Two More MA National Drug Stores Have Closed their Doors, Permanently!
A new court filing this week announces the number of Rite Aid locations have dwindled as 77 stores have become casualties while the drug chain continues downsizing amid a bankruptcy that was recently filed by the national pharmacy chain. Hundreds of Rite Aid locations have closed since an initial announcement...
EG Real Estate: 7 New Listings
Data is compiled via Statewide MLS as of Friday morning, 8/23/24, and represents 1 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 7 new listings, 9 sold properties, and 14 open houses currently scheduled for this weekend.
The Place shuts its doors after 27 years
NORTH KINGSTOWN, R.I. (WLNE) — On Friday a local pizza place in North Kingstown shut its doors after 27 years of serving the community. The Place announced on Facebook that they were forced to shut down due to an expiring lease, landlord issues, and health issues. In the announcement,...
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