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Fundraiser held for man recovering from heart transplant
WARREN, R.I. (WPRI)— Friends and family of a former firefighter and father of four who had been waiting for a heart transplant gathered on Saturday for a benefit fundraiser. 12 News first told you about Bobby Larisa last month. Since then, according to his family, he has received the transplant, and is recovering in the […]
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BankNewport collecting gloves and mittens through Nov. 28
BankNewport is collecting new gloves and mittens at its branches through Saturday, Nov. 28, for distribution to three Rhode Island nonprofits. The bank is asking for new, unused adult and children’s gloves and mittens, which can be dropped off at any of its locations. Afterward, bank employees will assemble them into winter care packages for […] The post BankNewport collecting gloves and mittens through Nov. 28 appeared first on What's Up Newp .
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Recap: Coventry Staff Flag Unapproved Parking at Church Apartments, Set 2027 Schedule
Coventry staff comments say a 21-unit apartment site added about 4,200 square feet of unauthorized paving, including a lot over a septic leach field and access onto Hazard Street. Engineering called the stormwater study inadequate, and the public works director said runoff could cause ponding or icing on Hazard Street. The Planning Commission holds a public hearing November 18th.
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Michele Gallagher: Honoring and Remembering the Human Souls Behind the Military Uniform
Veterans Day and 11/11 have always held a special place in my heart, as well as my family’s collective heart. As the daughter and the sister of two decorated U.S. Air Force lieutenant colonels and, more recently, the aunt of an Army officer, I have grown up among military communities. I have tremendous respect for […] The post Michele Gallagher: Honoring and Remembering the Human Souls Behind the Military Uniform appeared first on What's Up Newp .