West Nile Virus detected in Pawtucket

PAWTUCKET, R.I. (WPRI) — West Nile Virus (WNV) has been detected in Rhode Island for the first time this year. The Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management (DEM) says the positive mosquito samples were collected in Pawtucket on July 15. The samples tested negative for Eastern Equine Encephalitis (EEE) virus or Jamestown Canyon Virus (JCV).  … Read more

Providence vigil to be held for Sonya Massey

Uncredited – handout one time use, ASSOCIATED PRESSThis undated photo provided by the family’s lawyers in July 2024 shows Sonya Massey of Springfield, Ill. Prosecutors have charged Sangamon County Deputy Sean Grayson with murdering Massey while responding to an emergency call at her home July 6, 2024, saying in court records that he shot her … Read more

Celebration of her Century — Marcia Sprague of Johnston turns 100

By RYAN DOHERTY/Special to the SunRise She grew up in Providence and graduated from Mount Pleasant High School. She shares a birth year with Jimmy Carter, Marlon Brando and the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade. When she was born, a gallon of gas was $0.11, and a new home cost $7,720 on average. On July 23, … Read more

Big jump in traffic tickets for motorists in North Providence | Police

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Segalla takes on Grebien for Pawtucket mayor’s seat | Politics

PAWTUCKET – The official race for Pawtucket’s next mayor got off to an interesting start for first-time candidate Camron Segalla when he attended a Grebien for Mayor campaign event at Burns Manor two weeks ago. Segalla, who announced his run for mayor as Grebien’s opponent on July 16, was eventually asked to leave the premises … Read more

North Providence shifting approach on lead pipe replacements | News

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Ethics complaint against Cranston mayor dismissed

Courtesy of Mayor Kenneth J. Hopkins Facebook CRANSTON, R.I. (WLNE) — A complaint against Mayor of Cranston Ken Hopkins has been dismissed by the Rhode Island Ethics Commission. In a vote on Tuesday, the commission voted 5-0 to dismiss the complaints over the hiring of Hopkins’ son-in-law as a firefighter, as well as his promotion … Read more

RI State, Local Police Holding Backpack, School Supply Drive

Donations will be accepted at any Rhode Island State Police barracks or Cardi’s Furniture & Mattresses store. Jul 23, 2024 5:07 pm EDT | Updated Jul 23, 2024 5:47 pm EDT RHODE ISLAND — State, local, and federal law enforcement agencies across Rhode Island are again joining forces to collect donations of new backpacks and … Read more

Cranston Senior Enrichment Center | Cranston Herald

Our programs assist, inform, entertain, and enrich the lives of individuals 55 years and older. Rehabilitation Care Wednesday, July 31st – 10:00 a.m. Provided by: Morgan Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center Rehab is care that can help you get back, keep, or improve abilities that you need for daily life.  What does rehab actually include? A … Read more