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FEMA provides $3.5M in aid to Bristol, Worcester counties
Following the storms that happened last September, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has visited 1,767 homes in Bristol County and 3,922 homes in Worcester County offering aid for damage. As of June 13, 1,136 people have registered for aid, and Bristol and Worcester County will be receiving more than...
Fireworks, parades, parties: Celebrate 4th of July, summer in Taunton, around SouthCoast
As America celebrates its Declaration of Independence from Great Britain, with cookouts, beach days, and, of course, fireworks, there are going to be plentiful celebrations around the SouthCoast. Communities from around the SouthCoast are offering a plethora of events and activities, for however you and your family and friends would...
School dedicated to Taunton native killed in Vietnam
TAUNTON, Mass. (WJAR) — The city of Taunton is honoring one of its own for bravery and dedication to our country. "We’re here today celebrating the accomplishments and the patriotism of Lance Cpl. Raymond LaPointe," said Dr. Gregory DeMelo, who serves as the Taunton School Committee chairman. LaPointe...
Pawtucket to host free bulky waste drop-off events
PAWTUCKET, R.I. (WLNE) — Living in Pawtucket and looking to make some space?. The City of Pawtucket will hold two free bulky waste drop-off events on June 15 and June 22. The June 15 event will take place at the Pawtucket Transfer Station at 240 Grotto Avenue, and the June 22 event will take place at the Department of Public Works at 250 Armistice Blvd.
Rhode Island PrideFest brings thousands to celebrate in District Park
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WJAR) — PROVIDENCE, RI — Saturday marks the return of Rhode Island PrideFest. Thousands of people packed I-195 District Park to celebrate love and pride. Many coming from all over New England. “I love how big the queer community is,” said Celeste Weidemann. “I had...
Construction in full swing on Revolution Wind. Check out the first-of-its-kind workers' ship
PROVIDENCE – With nine of the 65 foundations for Revolution Wind turbines installed, construction of Rhode Island’s first utility-scale offshore wind farm still has a long way to go. But that didn’t stop Gov. Dan McKee, U.S. Bureau of Ocean Energy Management Director Elizabeth Klein and other federal...
Conimicut Point safety warning system goes live
WARWICK, R.I. (WJAR) — Makeshift memorials along the shoreline near Warwick’s Conimicut Point tell the story of people taken by surprise at the speed of the tide. The fast-moving currents have claimed several lives over the years. A new warning system – operational as of Saturday – includes...
South Coast Rail Start Delayed Until Spring 2025
The long-awaited MBTA commuter rail expansion to the South Coast will not open to passengers until next spring, nearly 18 months after the original opening date attached to the project. After sharing the latest outlook with community members Thursday night, T officials announced Friday that they now expect service to...
"Pawtucket on the move': RI government officials celebrate 'topping off' of soccer stadium
PAWTUCKET – Construction of a professional soccer stadium on the banks of the Seekonk River hit a major milestone Friday as the final piece of structural steel was hoisted into place. "This is a true milestone," Mayor Donald Grebien said during remarks before the final steel beam was lifted by a crane. "This...
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