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Warwick man finds his passion and is awarded
Good morning, I'm Will Richmond at The Providence Journal and this is the Daily Briefing. Out of the loss of a friend, Shawn Dow found inspiration. Dow in the owner of Bad Mouth Bikes in Warwick, where, along with a crew of eight, they build custom motorcycles. One of his recent projects honored a friend who was killed in a hit-and-run while riding his 2003 Harley-Davidson Firefighter Special Edition Road King.
At this RI chopper shop, they take custom motorcycles seriously. One is a rolling memorial.
WARWICK – When he was a kid, Shawn Dow used to like taking apart BMX bikes and putting them back together, so it should come as no surprise that he now makes custom motorcycles for a living – and has drawn national attention and awards for his work. After high school at Davies...
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.
Will Swansea tear down or restore historic Gardner House? Voters' guide to town meeting
Swansea voters have a full slate of items on their agenda for the annual and special Town Meetings, from adding more liquor licenses to funding a new sewer system, and either fixing or demolishing a historic home. Both meetings are scheduled to take place Monday, May 20, at the Joseph Case Senior High School auditorium, 70 School St. The Special Town Meeting starts at 7 p.m., with the Annual Town Meeting scheduled to begin at 7:30. ...
Three men charged in drive-by shooting that led to lockdown in Maine
PORTLAND, Maine (AP) — Three Massachusetts men were charged in a drive-by shooting involving two vehicles that led to a collision with a school bus and a shelter-in-place order for residents in Saco, officials said. The three men from New Bedford, Massachusetts, fired at least five rounds into another...
Naked man stops I-93 traffic, police say
The incident occurred Sunday afternoon near exit 15. Police responded to multiple reports regarding a naked man on I-93 Sunday. At around 4:15 p.m., Massachusetts State Police received several calls about a man in the travel lanes of I-93 near exit 15 without any clothing on. Troopers found the man laying in the lanes of the southbound side of the highway when they arrived, a police spokesperson said.
Boston Police say missing 17-year-old may be in Rhode Island
BOSTON, Mass. (WLNE) — The Boston Police Department said it is looking for a missing 17-year-old who could possibly be with family in Providence. Jaize Shabazz-Fealy of Dorchester was last seen around 2 p.m. on May 5 in the area of Warren Avenue. He is described as a light-skinned...
VIEWER VIDEOS: Thursday Morning’s Rainy Weather
Providence, R.I. (WLNE) – It was a wet and rainy start for Southern New Englanders this morning. Many people shared what it looked like out their windows on the NOW LOCAL NEWS App. Download it here to share what you’re seeing!. Amir Spriggs showed us the raindrops against...
Rhode Island doctor explains more centenarians and steps to increase life expectancy
(WJAR) — The number of people living to 100 is on the rise!. But while we see more people reach that milestone, one doctor tells NBC 10 it doesn't mean it applies to everyone. East Providence resident Adelina Almedia is 108 years old. Her granddaughter Jessica Britto said she...
Nicer weather Friday after incredible Thursday rains in Rhode Island
Bullseye! A rain bullseye, that is – right over parts of our area. A month’s worth of rain in less than 12 hours. New London to New Bedford saw a general 3-4″, but southern Rhode Island saw anywhere from 5-6″ of rain between last night and this morning.
Boston police say missing 17-year-old could be in area of Providence, RI
A missing teen from Boston's Dorchester neighborhood could be in Rhode Island, police said Friday. Police have been searching for 17-year-old Jaize Shabazz-Fealy, who was last seen around 2 p.m. Monday, May 6, in the area of Melvin H. King South End Academy on Warren Avenue. Friday, the Boston Police...
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