Lauren Drapeau and Shaun Towne 8 mins ago PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WPRI) — Rhode Island Energy is alerting customers to upcoming changes that will affect their accounts. The utility provider said it plans to launch a new website on Monday, Aug. 19, which will require customers to create a new online profile and reset their password. “This is a … Read more
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WPRI) — Women & Infants Hospital in Providence is planning on expanding access to maternal health services, specifically postpartum care, thanks to a $1 million grant from the CVS Health Foundation. Care New England, which owns Women & Infants, said some of the funding is going toward hiring additional staff to help with … Read more
Listen to this article A defendant’s criminal convictions have been upheld by the Rhode Island Supreme Court despite his challenge to the trial court’s decision to allow the state to strike a prospective juror. The defendant, Dari Garcia, argued that the trial judge erred in allowing the state to strike a prospective minority juror in … Read more
File image of a gavel. (WLNE) PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) — Four foreign nationals in the U.S. illegally were charged in federal court for an alleged ATM and retail store skimming scheme in at least six states including Rhode Island and Massachusetts. The defendants are accused of placing skimming devices on ATMs in Westerly and Bristol, … Read more
COVENTRY, RI — State officials on Tuesday urged residents to avoid Deep Spring Lake in North Providence due to blue-green algae blooms. Blue-green algae can produce toxins that can harm humans and animals, and toxins were present in recent samples at the lake, according to the Rhode Island Department of Health. State officials said people … Read more
By Jennifer Barton, Rhode Island Catholic Correspondent PROVIDENCE — The Diocese of Providence places the highest priority on protecting children and minors. For more than 20 years, members of the Diocesan Advisory Board for the Protection of Children and Young People have served in an advisory capacity, aiding the bishop in this crucial work.Kevin O’Brien, … Read more
Farouk Rajab, a veteran of the hospitality industry, has been appointed as the new president and CEO of the RI Hospitality Association (RIHA). Rajab, who has served in leadership positions at several properties including the Four-Diamond Westin Minneapolis and the Four-Diamond Mystic Marriott Hotel & Spa, is expected to officially assume the role on July … Read more
Ernest Almonte, Executive Director of the Rhode Island League of Cities and Towns (RILCT), will retire on December 31, 2024, the organization announced today. “It has been a true pleasure working with the leaders of all 39 cities and towns across Rhode Island,” said Ernest Almonte, Executive Director of the League. “Municipalities are on the … Read more
Francis B. Geary, Jr., 77 of Cranston passed away peacefully at Kent Hospital on Saturday, June 29th surrounded by his loving family. Frank was born in Providence to the late Francis and Barbara (O’Sullivan) Geary. He was the brother to Constance Moody (Todd) of Philadelphia and the late Joan Licciardi of Cranston. He was the beloved … Read more
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) — A woman is being praised for jumping in to the Providence River to save the animal during Waterfire Providence. The incident happened during Waterfire’s Fourth of July event on Thursday. A video, that is now going viral, was posted on TikTok by user @emilyalisonswift. “Girl rescues ferret, an epic series of … Read more