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Bus driver's kind act leads to community support for teen's track dreams
STONINGTON, Conn. — A local bus driver recently went above and beyond to help a teenager who wanted to run track but couldn't afford the apparel it requires. Raylene Whitford is a bus operator for South East Area Transit, also known as 'SEAT.' The bus acts as an Uber.
Health care groups can help fix RI's food insecurity crisis | Opinion
Marcy Reyes is director of market strategy and planning, CCA Health Rhode Island. The COVID-19 pandemic created a perfect storm for food insecurity across the U.S., and in the aftermath our vulnerable communities continue to struggle. According to the 2023 Rhode Island Hunger Survey, a record number of residents sought food assistance last year, in part due to higher food and housing costs.
Police rescue woman from burning Pawcatuck home
Pawcatuck ― Police officers forced their way into a burning Washington Street home early Thursday to rescue a woman trapped inside, fire officials said. The sole occupant of the multifamily home at 5 Washington St., who is an elderly woman recovering from a recent surgery, called 911 to report the fire at 2:02 a.m.
South Kingstown Native, Bryant Infielder Zac Zyons Wins America East Batting Title
SMITHFIELD, R.I. — Bryant baseball sophomore second baseman Zac Zyons claimed the program’s first America East batting title following the conclusion of the regular season on Saturday. Zyons, who hit .373 overall in 39 games, becomes the fifth player in DI program history to win a batting title....
RIDOT gives ultimatum over rough Cowesett Avenue roadwork
WEST WARWICK, R.I. (WJAR) — Dropping the hammer on a rough road project. RIDOT has told a local utility to do better or stop the job. Construction to replace waterpipes along Cowesett Avenue has been ongoing for nearly a year. Residents and local business owners, now paying the price...
After 20 years, New London yoga studio prepares to close its ‘sacred space’
New London – After 20 years in the heart of downtown, the Blissworks Yoga & Healing Arts studio is preparing to shutter its doors for good as its owner, teachers and clients prepare move on to their “next adventure.”. After brief periods of time at other nearby locations,...
Alcohol Ban Imposed For 3 New London County Recreation Areas
The Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP) announced a temporary alcohol ban lasting through Monday, Aug. 12 in the following recreational areas:. Beach Pond State Boat Launch in Voluntown, New London County (including a part of Pachaug State Forest);. Billings Lake State Boat Launch in North Stonington, New...
Shots fired incident under investigation in Griswold
GRISWOLD, CT (WFSB) – State police are investigating after shots were fired in Griswold on Thursday evening. Troopers responded to the area of North Main Street. Police said the scene was still active as of 9 p.m. No further information was available.
South County Museum welcomes Rebecca Kelly as new director
NARRAGANSETT, R.I. — In the tranquil town of Narragansett, the South County Museum (SCM) has welcomed a fresh vision in the form of its new executive director and curator of collections, Rebecca Kelly. A native of Aquidneck Island, Kelly’s career trajectory merges deep-rooted local ties with extensive national experience, making her an inspiring addition to the museum’s leadership.
What’s Going On: For FrankenPhil, gig economy means getting paid more than a song
Navigating a career in music isn’t as simple as following a guitar chord chart. People in the music business may get into it to express themselves through their instruments and voices, but to stay in it for a long time they have to read their audience and understand the needs of clubs and restaurants that pay them to play.
Groton outlines guidelines for Groton Heights School redevelopment
Groton ― As the town plans to again seek proposals for the redevelopment of the Groton Heights School property, it wants a future developer to keep the historic two-story structure, if feasible. The Town Council plans to include that, among other development guidelines, in a Request for Proposals document...
'Warehousing' children; RI's most wanted; Friars prospects: Top stories this week
Here are some of The Providence Journal's most-read stories for the week of May 12, supported by your subscriptions. Rhode Islanders have had a blast over the last three months playing host during filming of the movie "Ella McCay." We've thrilled to celebrity sightings of stars Jamie Lee Curtis, Woody Harrelson, Emma Mackey and Albert Brooks. We've watched from the sidelines as production crews went about their business during filming in dozens of locations, from Providence to Bristol. Some of us have even worked as extras in the comedy by Oscar and Emmy winner James L. Brooks. But how did the production choose its Rhode Island locations and transform them so convincingly that some folks in Providence thought a new tavern had sprung up in their neighborhood? The Journal's Paul Edward Parker takes you behind the scenes of how the unsung movie magicians did their work.
Saturday letters: Turmoil on campuses; keep pension reform as is
Colleges brought unrest unto themselves As the roiling on college campuses continues, it must be considered the most predictable of situations. Consider: college admissions offices are suffused with the Diversity,...
Hitting the trail for Connecticut oysters
Inside Stonington’s Water Street Cafe on Saturday, Executive Chef David Stockford extolled the virtues of oysters as he prepped a bowl of mushrooms ahead of the day’s dinner service. “We serve them raw in the shell, on ice, with a red wine vinegar and black pepper dressing,” he...
Chances of a bottle-redemption bill passing this year look slim
PROVIDENCE – With the General Assembly session entering its final weeks, the chances of a bottle bill winning passage this year aren’t looking good. Supporters' hope of creating a redemption program to drive up recycling rates for beverage containers was that a special commission tasked with studying the idea would reach consensus early enough in the session for a bill to work through the legislative process.
Man in prison for Griswold triple murder files latest appeal
New London ― Sergio Correa, the Hartford man sentenced to life in prison for brutally killing a Griswold couple and their son and then burning their house down, has filed another appeal in his quest for a new trial. Correa’s “motion to correct an illegal sentence” was filed in...
East Providence and Westerly baseball battled each other and the elements. What happened?
EAST PROVIDENCE — We’ll need a Division II baseball playoff meeting between Westerly and East Providence to settle this. Wednesday night came and went without a resolution. The Bulldogs and Townies battled the elements as much as each other, and Mother Nature ultimately won out after seven tense innings. The two teams finished in...
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