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Historic Newport Home Sells for $3.5 Million in Landmark Transaction
The historic residence at 80 Kay Street, known as ‘Aufenthalt’ (Stay A While), has been sold for $3.5 million, setting a new benchmark for the Kay/Catherine neighborhood this year. The sale was handled by Lila Delman Compass, with Eric Kirton and Kara Malkovich representing the seller. The property,...
Massachusetts' overflow shelter change could affect homeless, migrant families registering for school
NORFOLK, Mass. — Changes being made to the overflow shelters operated by Massachusetts for homeless and migrant families could have an impact on how many of those families can enroll their children in school districts where those shelters are located. Stays at the overflow shelters, sometimes called safety-net sites,...
DEM Clamps Down: Shellfish Ban Off Prudence Island Ahead of Aquapalooza Boat Bash
The Rhode Island DEM is not taking any chances next weekend. With hundreds of boats expected to gather off Prudence Island, the DEM has preemptively shut down 700 acres of shellfish grounds on the island’s north end. The closure kicks in at sunrise on July 27 and lasts until sunrise on August 3, covering the area from Providence Point to the northwest extension of Warner Avenue.
Navs Down Gulls, Win Fourth Straight on Thursday
LYNN, Mass. 一 The North Shore Navigators scored early and held on late to continue their recent winning ways, defeating the Coastal Division-leading Newport Gulls 4-3 in Thursday night’s New England Collegiate Baseball League action at Fraser Field. North Shore is 17-22 and has now won six of...
Catch the Cape Cod Baseball League All-Star Game at in Falmouth on Saturday
The Cape League’s best will be in action at the 2024 Cape Cod Baseball League All-Star Game at Guv Fuller Field on Saturday, July 27, where the East Division will take on the West Division in the 33rd edition of the event. Gates open at 1:30 p.m. with All-Star Game festivities kicking off with an autograph session beginning at 2 p.m. Fans can get signatures from all the game’s participants and then can venture to the field...
RIPTA OKs extra money for East Side Tunnel repairs, now expected to be finished in October
Ongoing repairs to the 110-year-old bus tunnel connecting the East Side of Providence to downtown are going to take longer and cost more than Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) initially planned. RIPTA’s board of directors voted 7-0 Thursday to spend $7.5 million more on the tunnel, bringing the total project cost from $15.8 million […]
Ex-Boston Celtics big man won't be back with Cs, but can land with Knicks or Pelicans
Former Boston Celtics big man Robert Williams III isn't going to be making a return to the Cs anytime soon according to MassLive's Brian Robb. But Robb does believe the New York Knicks and New Orleans Pelicans could be potential landing spots if/when the Portland Trail Blazers downsize their frontcourt rotation and trade him.
Overdose Alert: RI issues warning for overdose spike in Providence
PROVIDENCE – The Rhode Island Department of Health has issued an overdose spike alert for Providence because of an increase in non-fatal opioid overdoses. From July 18 to Wednesday, there were 22 reports of people in Providence receiving emergency department or medical services care for suspected overdoses, the Health Department said. The Health...
Bruins reveal new jersey numbers for Lindholm, other offseason additions
A new season calls for new numbers. The Boston Bruins on Friday morning announced new jersey numbers for most of their offseason additions. We already knew that defenseman Nikita Zadorov was going to wear No. 91. He prefers No. 16 but that number is retired in Boston for B's legend Rick Middleton.
2 families displaced after fire in Westerly
WESTERLY, R.I. (WLNE) — Two families are displaced after a fire on Batterson Avenue in Westerly. The call came in around 6 a.m. According to officials, the start of the fire was due to an electrical fire in the kitchen ceiling. There was very little extension, said Fire Chief...
Ceremony to commemorate Korean War Armistice Agreement
(WJAR) — A ceremony will commemorate the Korean War Armistice Agreement on Friday. U.S. Senator Jack Reed will join other Rhode Island leaders in commemorating the signing of the agreement that formally ended the war on July 27, 1953. It will also serve as a moment to show gratitude...
After complaints Boston Police go on sting, seize 17 motorcycles, mopeds
“D-4 Officers Seize 20 Mopeds While Conducting Moped/Motorcycle Enforcement In The Back Bay And South End. On Thursday, July 25, 2024, officers assigned to District D-4 (South End/Back Bay) were continuing traffic enforcement of off highway vehicles to include unlicensed operators, unregistered, and uninsured mopeds and motorcycles. Officers focused their efforts in the 500 Block of Boylston Street, Huntington Avenue/ Gainsborough Street, and the Ink Block Neighborhood. This particular traffic enforcement is to address the ongoing community complaints of reckless operation of these vehicles seen in commercially populated areas.
Amie Barrow and Zehra Bilgin to Compete in 2024 Paris Olympics
PROVIDENCE, R.I. – Brown women's swimming's Amie Barrow and Zehra Bilgin will compete in the 2024 Olympics, representing The Gambia and Turkey, respectively. Barrow will become the first woman to represent The Gambia in swimming when she competes in the 100 meter breaststroke on Saturday, July 28. Bilgin will...
YouTube Gold: Bill Walton’s Boston Highlights
By the time Bill Walton got to the Boston Celtics in 1985, he was widely considered washed up. He had a long list of injuries and almost no one thought that he could get back to any resemblance of his former brilliance. Even the Celtics medical team rejected Walton. But...
Admissions Director Q&A: Justin Aier of Boston College’s Carroll School of Management
We are back in Boston again for this Admissions Director Q&A as we sit down with Justin Aier, Assistant Dean of Graduate Recruitment & Enrollment at the Boston College Carroll School of Management. Justin has been a part of the Boston College Carroll School Graduate Admissions team for over six...
CBRE negotiates $23 million sale of 250,000 s/f retail complex - Riverway Plaza
Weymouth, MA CBRE has completed the $23 million sale of Riverway Plaza, a 250,000 s/f retail center located at 715-795 Bridge St. An institutional investor acquired the retail property in metro-Boston from CBRE Investment Management. The CBRE team of Nat Heald and Jordana Roet spearheaded the marketing campaign for the...
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