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Best of both worlds: Two theater companies merge to form Taunton Performing Arts Center
TAUNTON – Two theater companies are merging to form Taunton’s official performing arts company. Applause Academy, located on Main Street in downtown, along with Middleboro-based Nemasket River Productions, are merging to officially form the Taunton Performing Arts Center (TPAC). Nemasket River is working on moving into Applause Academy’s...
Meet Sophie Marie; the Fall River Fire Department's new comfort dog in training
FALL RIVER — It’s been a long journey in the short life of 6-month-old Sophie Marie going from a Mississippi dog shelter to a comfort pup in training with the Fall River Fire Department. Now Sophie Marie and her handler, firefighter Patrick Duddy, are hitting the ground running in the city fire department’s pilot program to bring comfort and companionship to first responders, children and people in crisis who just need a little puppy love. ...
Warwick student-parent told she can’t walk across stage at graduation with her son
WARWICK, R.I. (WLNE) — A high school student-parent in Warwick is graduating Wednesday, and all she wants is to walk across the stage with her son. Valerie Landry gave birth to her son, Grayson, in December of 2022, when she was 16 years old. “He’s one of my biggest...
Bridgewater man, 23, killed in rollover crash in Middleborough
A 23-year-old Bridgewater man was killed when his car hit a tree and flipped into a marsh in Middleborough on Monday morning, throwing him into a small brook, according to police. The man, who was not identified, was the only person inside the 2015 white GMC pickup truck, Middleborough Police...
Body recovered from Providence River
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) — A body was recovered from the Providence River on Monday. The Providence Police Department said a body was found at Fox Point around 5:00 p.m. Officials said police are actively investigating the incident at Collier Point Park. This is a developing story — ABC 6...
Come On Out to These 14 LGBTQ+-Friendly Bars in Rhode Island
Aka the swath of Downcity that makes for an easy gay-bar hop. Originally established in Woonsocket in 1947, Mirabar is Rhode Island’s oldest gay bar (and one of the longest running in the U.S.). It’s moved several times over the years, with its current location going strong — how can it not with a slogan like “When in doubt, come on out”? 15 Elbow St., Providence, 331-6761, facebook.com/mirabarri.
11-year-old flown to hospital after being struck by car in Taunton
TAUNTON — An 11-year-old child was flown to Hasbro Children's Hospital in Providence after being hit by a car while crossing the street Monday evening, WCVB-TV is reporting. At 7:20 p.m. Monday, June 10, police responded to reports of a pedestrian who had been struck by a vehicle in the area of 285 Whittenton St., according to WCVB. First responders found the victim suffering from serious injuries, police said.
Deer crashes through windshield of Rhode Island bus, injuring 3 passengers
WARWICK, R.I. - A scary moment played out in Rhode Island on Monday after a deer crashed through the windshield of a bus, leaving three passengers hurt in Warwick. The Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) released footage showing the moment it happened from outside and inside the bus. The...
Rhode Island man arrested for DUI after driving through construction zone on I-84 in Southington
SOUTHINGTON, Conn. — A Rhode Island man was arrested for driving through a construction zone on Interstate 84 in Southington while under the influence, according to Connecticut state police. State police said they were assisting with traffic and lane closures at a construction project on I-84 West near Exit...
Family of man injured in Providence home invasion raising money for medical bills
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) — The family of a man who was shot during a home invasion in May is raising money for his medical bills. According to the GoFundMe, Jesse Crum Jr. was shot and injured when three masked men entered his apartment back on May 23. His dad,...
Food prices got you down? Here are Appy Hour specials and more from across RI
There are few deals to be had by dining out on Friday or Saturday nights when restaurant tables are most in demand. But if you don't mind going out for lunch instead, or making a meal out of appetizers during early bird hours, you are in luck. From buck-a-shuck oysters...
‘You Need to Calm Down!’: Crazed Crossing Guard Shoved a Stop Sign Stick Through Car Window, Swinging It at Mom and Child Then Later Lunged at News Crew
A high school crossing guard outside Boston was jailed twice in the same day after police said he attacked a woman and her child with […] ‘You Need to Calm Down!’: Crazed Crossing Guard Shoved a Stop Sign Stick Through Car Window, Swinging It at Mom and Child Then Later Lunged at News Crew
'An unbelievable feeling': Taunton softball headed to fourth straight state title game
WORCESTER— All season long, Taunton coach Michelle Raposo has stressed the importance to her team of scoring early, both to give some reassurance to senior pitcher Sam Lincoln and put the pressure on their opponent. In the top of the first during Tuesday's Division 1 Final Four game against...
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