Cross-country: Bromfield boys finish third, girls take fourth at Frank Mooney Invitational

Bromfield’s boys cross-country team placed third and the girls fourth in the junior-senior 5,000-meter races at the annual Massachusetts State Track Coaches Association’s Frank Mooney Invitational for small and medium schools, Saturday, Nov. 7, at the Wrentham Developmental Center. The boys, with 166 points, finished behind Hopedale (49)...

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.

Partridge Snow & Hahn Bolsters Litigation Practice With Addition of Christopher M. Condon

PROVIDENCE, RI—Partridge Snow & Hahn (PSH) announces that Christopher M. Condon has joined the firm as a partner in the Litigation practice group. Condon brings over two decades of experience advising businesses and individuals on insolvency, financial distress, bankruptcy, and related litigation matters. Condon’s practice focuses on helping clients...

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.

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

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

Farewell to thee: Twice Told Tales closes the book

It’s time for the next chapter. Last Saturday, the Cranston Herald found Karen Calkins, longtime proprietor of Twice Told Tales, packing and cleaning alongside Pam Sheridan and Lil Mangan, co-owners of Village Art & Antiques. The three women have shared the quaint space nestled in the Pawtuxet Village at 2145 Broad Street for more than two decades, but the time has come to close the shops.

Men's Basketball Signs Lewis Uvwo For The 2027-28 Roster

PROVIDENCE, R.I. - Providence College men's basketball Head Coach Bryan Hodgson announced today (Nov. 12 ) that 6-11 center Lewis Uvwo (Lagos, Nigeria) has signed an athletic aid agreement to attend Providence in 2027-28. The 6-11 center, who attends Prolific Prep, is a consensus five-star prospect and the No. 1 center in the class of 2027. Uvwo is the highest ranked recruit ever coming out of high school to attend PC, according to ESPN.com, Rivals.com and 247Sports.com.

Lil Rhody Laugh Riot Returns to Providence for Third Year

Lil Rhody Laugh Riot Returns to Providence for Third Year. It was a homegrown idea to establish Providence as an annual comedy hub. Lil Rhody Laugh Riot will return to Providence Thursday, March 18 through Sunday, March 21, 2027. It is New England’s biggest comedy festival. The initial line-up...

Providence Food & Wine Festival set for April 15-18

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Why officials are calling in federal experts as rabies spikes in Rhode Island

Health officials are warning Rhode Island residents to stay away from wild animals after two more raccoons tested positive for rabies in Johnston and Coventry, according to the Rhode Island Department of Health. The sick animals were found near Green Earth Avenue in Johnston and Plainfield Pike in Coventry. So...

Women’s basketball rallies from double-digit deficit to defeat Brown

PROVIDENCE, R.I.- Senior guard Janie Bachmann scored a team-high 20 points, while senior guard Kendall Eddy and sophomore guard Brianna McDermott chipped in double figures to help the Holy Cross women's basketball team overcome a 13-point deficit and defeat Brown, 77-64, on Thursday, Nov. 12. With the win, Holy Cross improves to 3-1 while Brown falls to 1-3. Bachmann led the Crusaders with 20 points on 7-of-14 shooting from the field, including 2-of-4 from three-point range and 4-of-6 from the free-throw line. She also contributed eight rebounds, two assists, two steals and a block.

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,”...

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.

After four seasons with Big Green, Grimm becomes big contributor for Rams

Fifth-year Tyson Grimm read the quarterback’s eyes the entire way, shuffled into the passing lane and intercepted the pass in front of his face, as if it had been intended for him all along. What he did next was run back 84 yards for a touchdown in the final...

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Upshot League announces new woman’s basketball team in Providence

(WJAR) — The Upshot women's basketball league announced a new team that will play its games in Providence. The new team will play games at The Amp, starting in May of 2027. The Upshot league features players who are hoping to advance their basketball careers to the WNBA. Gov....

Rams take strong win over Hawks, claw back against Black Bears

The University of Rhode Island men’s basketball team remained undefeated with wins over Monmouth University on Saturday and the University of Maine on Tuesday. It was the first time since Nov. 19, 2023, that the Rams traveled to play in the Hall of Fame Tip-Off at Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, Connecticut.

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.

After losing to BU on Friday, men’s basketball secures first win at Lehigh on Sunday

The men’s basketball team (1-2, 0-0 Ivy) hosted Boston University (2-1, 0-0 Patriot) Friday night in the Pizzitola Sports Center. In an eerily similar fashion to their loss to the University of New Hampshire last week, a first-half lead for Bruno vanished late in the game after BU seized the lead and claimed a 72-67 victory. But on Sunday afternoon at Lehigh University (1-2, 0-0 Patriot), the Bears finally redeemed themselves when 14 points from forward N’famara Dabo ’27 led them to a 65-55 win.

Trackside Northeast: Late model champion Chase Belcher

EAST PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WPRI) — From his early days in mini cups, to winning championships at Seekonk Speedway, Chase Belcher has built quite the racing resume. This week on Trackside Northeast, host Joe Cortese sits down with Chase, who has added another championship to his resume. The Late Model...