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
RHODE ISLAND — State, local, and federal law enforcement agencies across Rhode Island are again joining forces to collect donations of new backpacks and school supplies to help school children in the Ocean State through the Kids, Cops, and Classroom’s project. Rhode Island State Police said the goal of Kids, Cops, and Classrooms is to … Read more
ATTLEBORO — The Atlantic Golf Center property on Newport Avenue (Route 1A) has been sold for $7 million to a developer who plans to build apartments and retail space on the nearly 40-acre site. Anthony Properties closed the deal to buy the 38.9-acre site in South Attleboro on July 1. Anthony, headquartered in Dallas, Texas, … Read more
WELLINGTON, New Zealand (WPRI/AP) — A widespread Microsoft outage disrupted flights, banks, media outlets and companies around the world on Friday, including in Southern New England. Escalating disruptions continued hours after the technology company said it was gradually fixing an issue affecting access to Microsoft 365 apps and services. The website DownDectector, which tracks user-reported … Read more
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) — Governor Dan McKee joined local education leaders to kick off Rhode Island’s Summer Learning Week, part of the Learn365 program. McKee highlighted three summer STEM programs across the greater Providence area, as students worked with the North Providence Police Department and General Dynamics Electric Boat to bring STEM into classrooms. “It’s … Read more
By CHARLIE ADAMS Looking for local summer fun? Look no further, there are plenty of events coming up around Rhode Island to get excited about! Our local recreation and public libraries have great programs running all summer long, and we’ve picked out some of our favorites. These free-to-attend events are a cool way to enjoy … Read more
SEEKONK — At least one person was reported to have died and several injured in accidents that shut down Interstate 195 Tuesday morning and afternoon. Two vehicles caught fire following a crash about 1:15 p.m. on 1-195 West near Exit 1 and the Rhode Island line. One vehicle was a box truck whose cab ignited … Read more
ATTLEBORO — Bob’s Stores at Marketplace Square on Route 1 in South Attleboro is going out of business as the discount clothing and shoe retailer announced it is closing all its stores. The store at 287 Washington St. (Route 1) will be closing in September, a store representative said Tuesday. The owner of Bob’s Stores … Read more