Late kick lifts Lancers over Warriors

Two years ago Norton got a late field goal to defeat the Medfield High football team in a mid-October game. Last week, the stakes were higher but unfortunately for the Warriors the result was the same. Andrew Bernstein drilled a 32-yard field goal with 38 seconds left to lift the...

Diner Timeline: A 1872 Wagon, an 1893 Patent and a 1906 Worcester Factory Built the American Counter

From Walter Scott's 1872 wagon to an 1893 patent and a 1906 Worcester factory, a dated timeline of how the American diner took shape. The post Diner Timeline: A 1872 Wagon, an 1893 Patent and a 1906 Worcester Factory Built the American Counter appeared first on Timeless Dishes .

Joseph Case football duo ready for Abington playoff showdown

SWANSEA — Two players who have made a difference in the Joseph Case football team 's resurgence this fall have been juniors Troy Medas and Cooper Watson. The two Cardinals defensive players have created havoc for opposing teams all season long. "What they both bring together, which I think bleeds into the rest of the defense, is they are just tough kids," first-year head coach Mike Cloutier said. "There's no backing down in them. When the game gets tough, they get tougher." The Swansea natives will be tested against No. 3 Abington in Thursday's Division 6 Round of 8 football matchup, beginning at 6 p.m. Watch MA high school football on NFHS The Green Wave (7-2) can certainly run with the football as proven in their opening day win over Longmeadow, tallying nearly 300 yards on the ground. Quarterback Jack Reilly is also accurate throwing the football and crafty in the pocket. Medas, a 6-2, 185-pound linebacker, and Watson, a 6-4, 210-pound defensive end use their size, speed and toughness to create real problems for offenses. They also work in tandem to attack the running and passing game. Both made huge plays in last week's upset over defending Division 6

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.

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...

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.

Warwick Board Approves 4 Lots Near Rocky Point After Developer Cuts Project From 7 Duplexes

The Warwick Planning Board has approved a subdivision of land near Rocky Point State Park after the project was scaled back from an earlier proposal for seven duplexes to four buildable lots. The vote came at the board's Nov. 4 meeting, clearing the way for four buildable lots with frontage on Palmer Avenue and a roughly two-acre open-space parcel behind them.

Christopher’s Cafe decides to move to Taunton, and Fall River will lose more than a coffee shop

Christopher Silvia’s Fall River business chapter is mostly coming to a close. Christopher and his husband Nate recently announced that they are moving their popular Christopher’s Cafe to Taunton. Christopher and I have had mixed interactions over the years, but I’ll share one of our most recent interactions....

Cranston officials work to secure cover for Budlong Pool amid concerns

CRANSTON, R.I. (WJAR) — Cranston officials say they expect a new cover for Budlong Pool within the next few weeks, after the city was unable to close the pool following its first summer back in operation. Leaves from surrounding trees have fallen into the pool, and aerial video showed...

Providence announces new literary festival 'Not An Island'

(WJAR) — The Creative Capital has announced a new literary festival to premiere in January. It’s called “Not An Island,” and it will feature panels, workshops, readings, and a market, according to a new website published by the city and its partners. According to the website,...

Stonehill College honors 9/11 victim with field rededication

Stonehill College rededicated Timothy J. Coughlin ’80 Memorial Field at W.B. Mason Stadium on Oct. 31 before its football team faced Mercyhurst University. The ceremony honored Coughlin’s legacy as a Stonehill football student-athlete and alumnus, according to a community announcement. Coughlin died at age 42 in the Sept. 11, 2001, attack on the North Tower of the World Trade Center. Family, friends, classmates, former teammates and other members of the campus community gathered for the rededication and reflected on Coughlin’s determination, integrity and heart, according to the announcement. The ceremony also recalled his call to always “Play Hard.” 3 other Stonehill community members also honored The observance, marking the 25th anniversary of the Sept. 11 attacks, also honored three other members of the Stonehill community who died that day: James E. Hayden ’76, Timothy E. Reilly ’82 and Rev. Francis E. Grogan, C.S.C. This story was produced with the assistance of Artificial Intelligence (AI). Journalists were involved in every step of the review, editing and publishing process. Learn more at cm.usatoday.com/ethical-conduct . This article originally appeared on The Enterprise: Stonehill College honors 9/11 victim with field rededication

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,”...

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Beloved campus barista Rachel Fontes bids farewell after 4 years

Beloved Brown employee Rachel Fontes is no stranger to working at an academic institution — she has spent the past four years building community in the School of Engineering cafe. But for the first time, she is now in front of the classroom. This month, Fontes left Brown to...

Former O Gil restaurant spot in Fall River up for grabs | Exclusive

A well-known Fall River restaurant spot is gearing up for another new chapter. Just over nine months after Sosabi Restaurant and Bar opened at 915 County St., taking over the space that served as longtime home of Portuguese food fixture O Gil, that space is now up for lease. North South Property Management posted Nov. 10 that a “fully operational, turnkey restaurant space” on County Street is “ready for its next owner/operator.” Kristin Teves, owner of North South Property Management, who has managed the property for over 20 years, told The Herald News that Sosabi restaurant has been closed for three to four months after it “failed miserably.” That included contending with noise ordinance violations , before the business was eventually evicted for nonpayment, she said. The fully-equipped restaurant space, which accommodates 200 people and is located on the ground floor of the three-story County Street building, is available for lease for $3,000 a month. “Ideal for an experienced restaurateur, hospitality group, or entrepreneur looking to open a restaurant without starting from scratch,” reads the post. Mae's Playground: Fall River autism-friendly park funding approved The lease comes with an existing liquor license, and a “restaurant setup ready for operation,” with

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...

Recap: Cranston Plan Commission Approves 54 Condos, Opposes Shriners LED Sign

Fifty-four two-bedroom condos on Independence Way cleared master plan review, but still need a City Council zone change. The Zoning Board will weigh negative commission recommendations on the Shriners' LED sign and patio, a Webb Street cannabis shop and two Grant Avenue projects. New subdivision rules were adopted, and a commissioner said they could take effect Jan. 1, 2027. Garden City property owners can attend a Nov. 12 historic-nomination meeting, and a Broad Street zoning event is Nov. 17.

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.

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.