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Glow Golf shines bright in Islington
Children, teens, and their families gathered at the Islington Branch of the Westwood Public Library (WPL) to play some Glow Golf. This unique LED mini golf course was provided by One Up Games - On The Go located in Plainville, MA. Co-Owner/Manager of One Up Games, Peter Dekant, was seen...
Providence Public School Board votes to take back control of schools
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) — After six years of state control, the Providence Public School Board voted unanimously to move on from the Rhode Island Department of Education’s oversight over the district. PPSD voted nine to zero to return local control to the district after the Rhode Island Department...
Yacht Club Soda to release Kamala’s Berry Surprise soda
NORTH PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) — Yacht Club Soda is releasing a new flavor this week to replace Joe’s Bidenomics Berry in the Soda Pop Poll. Kamala’s Berry Surprise will now go up against Donald’s Trumpian Punch as Vice President Kamala Harris has taken over the Democratic presidential ticket.
Gobbo Named Loyalty Chair for Women’s Crew
PROVIDENCE, R.I. - Tessa Gobbo '13 has today officially been named Brown University's Loyalty Chair for Women's Crew by Mencoff Vice President for Athletics and Recreation M. Grace Calhoun '92, Ph.D. An Olympic gold medalist and 2024 inductee into the Brown Athletics Hall of Fame, Gobbo has spent the previous three seasons as Brown's Dahl Family Assistant Coach for Women's Crew.
South Kingstown Police Arrest Three In Separate DUI Cases
Three men have been arrested in South Kingstown after three separate DUI incidents this week. “Impaired driving is a dangerous problem and having three arrests on a Wednesday – including one before noon – is very alarming,” said Matthew C. Moynihan, Chief of Police for South Kingstown. “Our message remains the same: if you’ve been drinking or using cannabis, don’t drive. And, if you see an impaired driver, call 911.”
New Bedford man killed in pedestrian crash being remembered as services announced
BROCKTON – A New Bedford man killed this week in a pedestrian crash is being remembered. At approximately 8:40 p.m. Tuesday night, Brockton Police received a 911 call for a report of a pedestrian struck at the intersection of North Quincy and Hovenden Streets. Brockton Police and emergency medical personnel responded and located a male victim in the street. The victim was transported to Brockton Hospital where he was pronounced dead of his injuries. He has been identified as Domingos Gomes, 57, of New Bedford.
'A town treasure:' Arthur Capaldi, Coventry's longtime municipal court judge, is laid to rest
COVENTRY — On Saturday, community members came together to say goodbye to a man whose presence in Coventry will surely be felt long after his death. “He was a good man,” Alisa Capaldi said to those gathered at Saint Joseph Cemetery in West Greenwich, where her father, Arthur Capaldi, would be interred. Among them was her mother Patricia Capaldi, Arthur’s wife of 59 years.
Defending the Law in Rhode Island
The evening was warm, but the crowd’s mood was hotter. The United States Supreme Court had just upended the fifty-year precedent protecting a woman’s right to an abortion. On June 24, 2022, reproductive rights supporters rallied on the State House steps to decry the decision. Jennifer Rourke, a...
St. John’s Falls to Rhode Island on Thursday
KINGSTON, R.I. – The St. John's men's soccer team fell at Rhode Island, 2-0, on Thursday evening. Senior Macoumba Ba led all Johnnies with three shots on target. Augustine Boadi, Julian Jakopovic, Otto Levin, Bjorn Nikolajewski and Dechlyn Hauge all made their Red Storm debut against the Rams. The...
Convention Services: We Know a Guy
I couldn't help but grin as I read the post-conference email from Tina, the meeting planner for the American Association of State Compensation Insurance Funds (AASCIF). It wasn't long, but it made my day: "Thanks for all your help. You were so amazing to work with. Love how you make things happen. 😊"
Floor & Decor to Open First Rhode Island Store
Atlanta — Floor & Decor, a leading high-growth retailer specializing in hard-surface flooring for homeowners and professionals, plans to open its first warehouse location in Rhode Island, located in Warwick, on August 29. The warehouse store and design center will be led by Mike Falco, the store’s chief executive merchant.
Cranston issues executive order for removal of homeless encampments
CRANSTON, R.I. (WLNE) — Cranston Mayor Ken Hopkins has issued an executive order allowing police to work with members of public works to disperse of homeless encampments in the community. According to the order, shared with ABC6, Cranston police have the authority to coordinate with the City of Cranston...
A robot does our nails! We visit the first one of its kind in R.I.
This morning on The Rhode Show we stopped by Glistening Goddesses in Johnston to try out the first Clockwork robot in Rhode Island. The robot paints “minicures” in just 10 minutes for $15!. Rhode Show Content Disclaimer: The information, advice, and answers displayed in The Rhode Show section...
RWU Researchers Join Sen. Reed to Advocate for Strategy and Action to Curb Microplastic Pollution
PROVIDENCE, R.I. – Researchers from Roger Williams University joined U.S. Senator Jack Reed at a press conference Thursday along the shores of Narragansett Bay to advocate for coordinated action at the local, federal, and global level to tackle plastic waste and pollution including stepped-up research, regulation, and coordinated action around microplastics.
Burrillville basketball coach goes viral selling sports cards to Tom Brady
NEW YORK – A video memorializing an exchange between former Patriots quarterback Tom Brady and Burrillville High School basketball coach Kevin Randall at a sports memorabilia show went viral this week. Randall held a ten minute conversation with the former quarterback at the Fanatics Fest in New York City...
Early voting begins in Johnston; new polling places set
As early voting gets started, Johnston is still in need of poll workers for the Sept. 10 Primary Election. “Currently we are at a shortage of approximately 10-12 poll workers for the upcoming September Election,” said Cinzia Travisono, of Johnston’s Board of Canvassers. “The town is also in need of an additional 5-10 alternate poll workers, in case there are any call outs the morning of the election.”
18-year-old Taunton athlete was full of life, then a condition he didn’t know he had killed him
The family of a Bristol County teen is looking to bring awareness to a condition that killed him and he didn’t know he had it. 18-year-old JJ Facey of Taunton was a decorated soccer player on his way to continue his athletics and academics at Framingham State University. He also worked at the local Hannaford’s. All of that changed on Monday when he passed away.
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