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Agencies weigh in on Burrillville field, link water concerns to turf
BURRILLVILLE – As the new turf field under construction at Burrillville High School nears completion over a local aquifer, Rhode Island Department of Health and Department of Environmental Management representatives are offering concerns “about the potential for PFAS from the turf field to contaminate groundwater in the area.”
How can I keep my shark plates while waiting for my new vehicle? | Ask the RI DMV
Q: I am currently active-duty military stationed in Michigan and still have Rhode Island residency and plates. I will be privately selling my current truck in a few weeks. The new truck I'm buying will not be here until October. I would like to keep my current Rhode Island shark plates. How would I go about retaining my current plates? — Albert E. L. ...
AG Report: Deadly Force Was Reasonable
Rhode Island Attorney General Peter Neronha says eleven police officers were justified in using deadly force in the May 2023 shooting of a murder suspect. James Harrison was shot and killed following a police pursuit and standoff that involved officers from Cranston, Johnston and Providence. Harrison was accused of killing...
Downtown New Bedford building going from hamburgers to housing. What to know.
NEW BEDFORD — A downtown building that last housed a craft burger restaurant is being converted into apartments. The close to $8 million rehabilitation project to develop 19 apartments at 89 N. Water St. is scheduled to begin construction this fall and be completed next fall. The four-story brick building at the corner of...
Christopher's Fall Festival, retro brunch at Tequila Lime and more: Fall River Eats
Hungry for some tasty foodie finds? We’ve got you covered. Fall River Eats brings you a weekly roundup of new menu items, food events, and specials popping up all over the area. Kick off a crisp new season with fall festivals and flavors, and take a journey back to simpler, groovier times with a...
What to know about the Connecticut Renaissance Faire starting next weekend
The Connecticut Renaissance Faire is almost here. Back for its 26th year, this annual faire is a recreation of a 16th-century harvest festival set right in "New England's Olde England," offering an experience that blends history, fantasy and tradition for all ages to enjoy. ...
Estate of family killed in Christmas car crash sues driver, Somerset woman for damages
The estate representing a family of three killed in a head-on collision on the Veterans Memorial Bridge this past Christmas has sued the driver involved in the crash, a Somerset resident accused of serving him alcohol, and the company that rented him a car. Carl Rebello of Dighton and Lisa Arruda-Graham of Johnston, Rhode Island, filed a wrongful death civil lawsuit in Bristol County Superior Court in March. They represent the estates of Floriano Arruda, Donna Arruda...
Submit your Back to School photos
EAST PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WPRI) — The first week of school is one of the most exciting times of the year, and families often mark the occasion by taking pictures of their children. If you’d like to see your child featured on 12 News and WPRI.com, send us your photos...
WCF Queen and Princess contest keeps tradition alive
RICHMOND, R.I. — The Washington County Fair Queen and Princess Contest took place at the Richmond Grange Hall in conjunction with the Washington County Fair, bringing together young women from across the county to celebrate their connection to the fair and its agricultural roots. This year’s contestants came with...
Final Offshore Wind Discussion Centers on Ethics, Economics
Newport’s Energy & Environment Commission concluded its three-part series about offshore wind on Aug. 15, with moderator Avery Robertson leading panelists representing Climate Action Rhode Island’s Yes to Wind campaign, the Iron Workers Local 37 union, and the Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management in a discussion about the ethics and economics of offshore wind development.
Rhode Island Man Pleads Guilty in International Money Laundering and Drug Trafficking Case
BOSTON — A Rhode Island man admitted his role in a complex international money laundering and drug trafficking ring in federal court on Wednesday. Agustin Villa, 61, pleaded guilty to…
‘Material Matters’ opens at the Jamestown Arts Center on Sept. 20
The Jamestown Arts Center presents Material Matters, a multimedia exhibition featuring four nationally recognized artists—Michael Cochran, Lloyd Martin, Suzan Shutan, and Jason Travers—who explore how cross-cultural narratives and materiality reshape meaning. Drawing inspiration from influences as diverse as ancient Buddhist architecture, the Harlem Renaissance, and the Bauhaus movement,...
RIPTA to launch on-demand service in South County
Looking to get around South County without a car? The Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) is launching a one-year program it boasts will bring the convenience of rideshare apps to public transportation. Starting Monday, South County riders may request a ride using the agency’s Flex on Demand smartphone app, which provides an estimated pick-up […]
New England Retail Properties and Venture Retail Properties facilitate sale of new Chipotle
New England Retail Properties, Inc., was the exclusive broker for the newly completed Chipotle at 124 Boston Post Rd. The developer is Kinora Waterford LLC and was represented by Matt Halprin of New England Retail Properties, Inc. The tenant at 124 Boston Post Rd. was represented by Trevor McNiven of...
Controversial LNG facility in Portsmouth wins 5-year approval. Here are the conditions.
A liquefied natural gas facility that opened five years ago in a residential area of Portsmouth as a temporary backup to Aquidneck Island’s gas delivery system will remain in place for at least the next five years. State regulators on Thursday approved Rhode Island Energy’s application to extend the life of the LNG storage and...
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