Mentors make big differences in kids’ lives with Big Brothers Big Sisters

PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) — Almost 200 young boys are on a Big Brothers Big Sisters waiting list waiting to get paired with a mentor. Match support specialists are on the phones interviewing the bigs and littles to ensure they will get along when they match. One lucky pair are Brian and Logan, who were matched … Read more

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

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New high-velocity drain covers part of ‘big effort’ on flooding in North Providence | News

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RI Energy customers to expect big changes in August

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

This Brown University Scientist Tackles Big Problems with Tiny Bubbles

Professor Roberto Zenit, right, with student Madeline Federle. Photography courtesy of Roberto Zenit/Brown University. Have you ever wondered why the bubbles in your Champagne rise in perfectly straight columns? Neither have I, actually, but Roberto Zenit has, and the implications of that curiosity could have an enormous impact on your life and mine. While the … Read more