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60-year-old dead after convertible flips during Preston crash
PRESTON, Conn. (WTNH) — Connecticut State Police say a man is dead after his convertible flipped over during a single-vehicle crash Sunday. Police said the crash happened around 9:30 a.m. on the 190 block of Middle Road. When emergency crews arrived, they found a 1965 Ford Mustang on its roof. The driver- 60-year-old Kraig Bressette […]
Gold Star Memorial Bridge repairs bring overnight lane closures
NEW LONDON, Conn. (WTNH) — The Department of Transportation is expected to begin repairs on the Gold Star Memorial Bridge this week, which could affect traffic. Starting Thursday, officials said they will be repairing a bridge deck on the northbound span of the Interstate 95 bridge. The work is scheduled to happen overnight from 10 […]
Four Minors Hospitalized After Ingesting CBD Gummies at Coventry Summer Camp
Four children, ages 12 to 15, experienced a distressing incident at Camp Westwood YMCA in Coventry, Rhode Island, after ingesting CBD gummies, leading to their hospitalization last Thursday, as reported by NBC10 Boston. First responders arrived on the scene to find the youths vomiting, a response understood to be concerning as per Western Coventry Fire Captain Robert Mann, who stated to NBC10 Boston, "The good part of it is they were conscious, and they can maintain their own airway so that they could vomit."
Rhode Island man sentenced to federal prison after admitting to buying cocaine, selling crack
PROVIDENCE, RI – A Providence man who admitted to a federal judge that he made multiple purchases of cocaine that he later transformed into crack and then sold to others has been sentenced to federal prison, announced United States Attorney Zachary A. Cunha. 46-year-old Juan Gonzalez pleaded guilty on...
Shots fired outside restaurant during Cranston St. Mary’s Fest
CRANSTON, R.I. (WLNE) — Mayor Ken Hopkins said that shots were fired outside a restaurant on Phenix Avenue during the city’s St. Mary’s Feast on July 20. Hopkins said the incident occurred during a “brief altercation” at an outside dining area of the 39 West Restaurant and Lounge, which had police present who “quickly took control of the scene.”
Leander Paes, Vijay Amritraj, and Richard Evans Inducted into International Tennis Hall of Fame
Tennis legends Leander Paes, Vijay Amritraj, and Richard Evans were officially enshrined into the International Tennis Hall of Fame Saturday night in Newport. This historic event marks a significant milestone as Paes and Amritraj become the first two Indian and Asian men to receive this prestigious honor, while Evans is celebrated for his exceptional storytelling and efforts to grow the sport.
Authorities release name of 68-year-old man who died after going missing at Long Pond
BROCKTON – Massachusetts State Police and Lakeville Police are investigating the apparent drowning of a 68-year-old man, Plymouth County District Attorney Timothy Cruz has announced. Saturday, at approximately 5:15 p.m., Massachusetts Environmental Police were on scene conducting routine patrols and were notified that a man had been reported missing...
Maine, New Hampshire, & Massachusetts Residents Warned About Microsoft Outage-Related Scam
Most of us were pretty shocked when we woke up on Friday morning to the news that a widespread Microsoft outage was causing problems worldwide. Millions of us had to deal with issues involving the use of our bank cards, airline flights, and our Windows laptops. While most of the...
Three Fairhaven, MA Groups Gear Up to Celebrate Diverse Abilities
This month is the 34th anniversary of the passage of the Americans with Disabilities Act, and three organizations in Fairhaven are planning a celebration to recognize that landmark law. It's an occasion to celebrate people with disabilities, promote their visibility and applaud their achievements. M.O. L.I.F.E. Inc, the Fairhaven Commission...
RIDOT wants to know why no one filed a bid to rebuild Washington Bridge
State transportation officials hit two milestones last week in the continuing saga that is the replacement of the westbound Washington Bridge. They are scheduled to hit another one Monday afternoon when Gov. Dan McKee’s administration will likely get the OK to borrow $140 million to help cover project costs. The Rhode Island Department of Transportation […] The post RIDOT wants to know why no one filed a bid to rebuild Washington Bridge appeared first on Rhode Island Current.
FOUR CORNERS ART CENTER – SACRED SOUND -TIVERTON, RHODE ISLAND
Four Corners Ars Center – Sonic Field: Sacred Sound Immersion. The Meeting House , 3850 Main Road Tiverton, RI 02878. Visit FourCornersArts.org for more info and to register. Jaime Allen Poyant and Alan Stonewolf, of Sonic Field, are pleased to bring their extensive and diverse gifts in the art of creating Sacred Sound to us at the Meeting House on August 3rd at 7:00 – 9:30 PM.
Mass. Man Finds Rare, Very Dangerous Tick On Him
Sickness from a tick bite is a regular concern for folks in Massachusetts during active season. When one thinks of a tick bite they usually think of lyme disease, however there is a population of a new to Massachusetts ticks they don't carry the bacteria that causes lyme but something else.
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