Diner Timeline: A 1872 Wagon, an 1893 Patent and a 1906 Worcester Factory Built the American Counter

From Walter Scott's 1872 wagon to an 1893 patent and a 1906 Worcester factory, a dated timeline of how the American diner took shape. The post Diner Timeline: A 1872 Wagon, an 1893 Patent and a 1906 Worcester Factory Built the American Counter appeared first on Timeless Dishes .

Eagles Check First Box Before Turning To Providence

The first two games of Boston College's new era of women's basketball offered plenty of lessons to a young Eagles team still learning how to gel and play together as one single and solitary unit. On Wednesday night, the Eagles began to show what they had learned. BC delivered its...

Buy a Pie, Feed a Family: Star Drive-In’s Holiday Fundraiser Is Back

Twenty percent of holiday pie sales at Star Drive-In will fund Christmas dinners for local families in need. Here is how to order yours.

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Penalty kicks put an end to Rams’ first postseason appearance since 2021

A wet Friday night led to a wild Saturday afternoon as the University of Rhode Island men’s soccer team was eliminated by Davidson College in penalty kicks, 5-4, in the Atlantic 10 Conference Championship quarterfinals. The quarterfinal matchup began on Friday night, but downpours throughout the day and into...

Back from injury, D-R girls soccer's Cassidy Hasenfratz was electric

Cassidy Hasenfratz’s promising high school soccer career was nearly halted only a month into it. In October 2025 during a South Coast Conference match against rival Seekonk, the then-freshman forward broke her leg in three places through her growth plate, an injury that was not only season-ending, but involved over eight months of recovery before doctors finally cleared her to play this past June. "From the day I got injured, it was devastating because soccer has been a part of my life since I could walk and talk," Hasenfratz, a Rehoboth resident who was born in Switzerland to a Swiss father, Cédric, and an American mother, Kristen. "When you get injured like that, and have such a passion for the sport, you make it your first priority (to get back) and you have to have the passion and determination to keep going and move past the setback." Unable to bend her knee for four months or her ankle for another three, Hasenfratz was grateful for every physical therapy session and chance to get back on the ball, as each step brought her closer and closer to a return to the pitch. It's safe to say that return was a resounding

Board game cafe secures limited liquor license

You will soon be able to enjoy a pint of beer or glass of wine at Game House Rhode Island.

Neighborhood-Fit Test for Lincoln Variances Has Narrowed, Board Told

The board's legal counsel told members that, under a state change, the neighborhood-character test for dimensional variances now looks only at the specific relief requested, not the whole project. Members questioned whether that leaves room to consider design, and one speaker said it could affect the board's practice of asking for renderings. The issue is expected to come up again when a previously denied application returns.

Pawtucket Water Supply Board lifts restrictions on non-essential water use

Water treatment operations have stabilized at the Pawtucket plant that serves nearly 100,000 Rhode Islanders in the state's Blackstone Valley, the Pawtucket Water Supply Board announced Thursday.

Morgan Wallen Is Coming Back To Foxborough MA With Two Big Stadium Shows In 2027

Two nights at Gillette Stadium: Morgan Wallen lands in Foxborough June 25 and 26, 2027, joined by Thomas Rhett, Brooks Dunn, Cole Swindell and Stella Lefty.

The Case For Rhode Island Comedy

The Newport Comedy Series has sourced talent from New England to the Midwest and California. On Nov. 21 at the Elks Lodge, it will stay close to home. Ray Harrington, who lives in Warwick, will headline, with Billy Garan joining him. “I think the Rhode Island comedy scene is great,”...

Providence Puts Hit Out On Native Plants

PROVIDENCE — Property owners can spray poisons with impunity. Gasoline-powered leaf blowers can scream for much of the year. Fertilizer can be tossed about without thought. One would think maintaining a lawn at any cost is enshrined in the city’s charter. So what if dogs and wildlife are...

Rhode Island Porch Pirate Warning as Holidays Near in Providence, Warwick

Providence, RI – With Thanksgiving approaching and Christmas shopping already underway, Rhode Island residents are being reminded to keep a closer eye on their front porches as holiday package deliveries begin increasing.

Seekonk Designated a Purple Heart Community

Seekonk is now one of the 200 communities in Massachusetts to carry the Purple Heart designation. Select Board Chair Gary Sagar read a proclamation at Wednesday’s Veterans Day ceremony. Sagar said August 7 will now be recognized as Purple Heart Day in Seekonk. Al Varelas, a Marine Corps. Veteran,...

Late penalties cost Rhode Island another conference game against UNH

The University of Rhode Island football team dropped to 2-4 in conference play with a road loss to the University of New Hampshire on Saturday afternoon, eliminating any postseason hopes. Without fifth-year wide receiver Marquis Buchanan, the Rams and third-year quarterback Alex McClelland generated just 319 total yards of offense.

Providence recycling rates improve after roll out of new carts, education

Providence started rolling out new recycling and trash bins in March.

Greater Taunton Week 10 high school football scores and highlights

The second week of playoff/non-playoff high school football is upon us in the Greater Taunton area. In Week 9 , No. 2 Bridgewater-Raynham (6-2, 2-0 Pioneer Athletic Conference) got off to an emphatic start in the MIAA Division 2 tournament, showcasing its strength and versatility in a 48-7 Round of 16 win over No. 15 Waltham . In non-playoff action, Taunton (4-5, 1-2 Hockomock Kelley-Rex) snapped a two-game losing skid with a 14-0 win over Braintree for the Tigers' first shut out of the season. Bristol-Plymouth (4-4, 4-1 Mayflower Large) was scheduled to play Sandwich on Friday, Nov. 6 at Taunton High's Aleixo "Tiger" Stadium, but a power outage caused the game to be cancelled, while Dighton-Rehoboth (3-5, 2-2 South Coast Blue) elected to take a bye week. In Week 10, No. 2 Bridgewater-Raynham plays host to No. 7 Westford Academy (8-1, 3-0 Dual County Thorpe) on Friday, Nov. 13 at 6 p.m. in the MIAA Division 2 Quarterfinals. In non-playoff action, a pair of local games are scheduled for Thursday, Nov. 12, with Dighton-Rehoboth heading down the Cape to take on Falmouth (3-6, 0-2 Cape and Islands Atlantic) at 4 p.m. while Bristol-Plymouth travels to Carver (3-6, 1-3 South

Providence Food & Wine Festival set for April 15-18

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Lindemann ’29: Crisis pregnancy centers are a threat Rhode Island can’t ignore

The Ocean State helped buoy the blue wave that swept the nation on Nov. 3. The Democratic nominee for governor, Helena Foulkes, won her race by over 100,000 votes. The Democrats running for the Senate, the House and Attorney General also won their races. None of these victories are surprising — we live in one of the bluest states in the country. Especially when it comes to pro-choice legislation, Rhode Island is extremely liberal. In 2019, the state codified the protections of Roe v. Wade into state law, and in 2024, we established legal protections for clinicians and prohibited legal action targeting legally provided health care.

Providence City Council committee to discuss a potential ban on Flock cameras

(WJAR) — A Providence City Council Committee will discuss a potential ban on Flock cameras in the city. The Special Committee on Health, Opportunity, Prosperity, and Education will look into a proposed ordinance relating to Automated License Plate Readers. Many municipalities have banned the use of these types of...