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Local mom saved by blood donors urges others to give the gift of life
(WJAR) — As we prepare to celebrate moms this Mother's Day, a local woman is asking for what she considers the best gift of all-- for anyone who reads this story to consider becoming a blood donor. Becca Elshanawany suffered a life threatening complication during child birth. Blood donors...
Causing havoc at the dish with a 14-for-16 start: Taunton Tornadoes 10U softball red hot
TEWKSBURY— The Taunton Tornadoes 10U may only have four returning players from last year's squad, but they're still up to their winning ways. The Tornadoes opened the 2024 travel season by winning the Tewksbury Girls Softball League's 15th Annual Think Pink Invitational at the Tewksbury Field of Dreams Complex last weekend, compiling a 5-0-1 record while outscoring their opponents 78-8.
UPDATE: Police respond to incident at Barrington High School
BARRINGTON, R.I. (WLNE) — Police responded to Barrington High School this morning for an incident at an athletic field adjacent to the school. According to officials, the incident was handled safely and a lockdown and shelter-in-place was implemented out of an abundance of caution. Officials said it was an...
Young farmers; pot changes; NK island for sale; VA cuts; tiny trucks: Top stories this week
Here are some of The Providence Journal's most-read stories for the week of May 5, supported by your subscriptions. Social media and "stinking" cuteness saved Citrus the kitten and a few hundred people who contributed more than $7,000 played a big role, too. Jack Perry shares the story of the kitten that the Pet Refuge in North Kingstown rescued and initially was thought to be doomed by a heart problem, but has since recovered after two heart surgeries.
New Ramp From Route 6 To Route 10 Following After Evening Rush Hour
The Rhode Island Department of Transportation will open the newly reconstructed ramp from Route 6 East to Route 10 South in Providence after today's evening rush hour. The new ramp is in the same location as the old one but drivers will come up on the exit sooner than before.
Latest spring snowstorm in Southern New England history happened on May 9, 1977
Spring had sprung, flowers were blooming, and leaves were on the trees, but old man winter had one last blast up his sleeve on May 9, 1977. On that date, the latest spring snowstorm in recorded history struck Southern New England. Providence picked up more than a half foot of...
Barrington police say juvenile with knife outside high school prompted response
BARRINGTON, R.I. (WJAR) — Barrington police explained what put the high school into lockdown -- and forced other schools in town to shelter in place -- Friday morning. Police said in a release that a juvenile called them at about 8:35 a.m. to say they had a knife and that they were at an athletic field at the high school.
Family connected to house where Boston police officer's body was found outside in snow testifies
A highly anticipated trial involving a woman accused of striking her Boston police officer boyfriend with her SUV and leaving him for dead in a snowbank outside a home entered its ninth day on Friday in Massachusetts.John O’Keefe died in the Boston suburb of Canton on Jan. 29, 2022.The case has garnered national attention because the defense alleges that state and local law enforcement officials framed girlfriend Karen Read and allowed the real killer to go free.A look at the facts and legal arguments: WHAT ARE...
Police dive team finds gun in Taunton lake after years of searching. How it got there
TAUNTON — People driving by wondering why law enforcement were seen diving into Lake Rico in Massasoit State Park early this morning can be breath a sigh of relief knowing it wasn’t for any tragic reason. Members of the Southeastern Massachusetts Law Enforcement Council (SEMLEC) Dive Team Unit...
Issue at Station Fire Memorial Park leads to concern, frustration, then potential fix
WEST WARWICK, R.I. (WJAR) — It took 14 years to rise from the Station nightclub fire site. Now, seven years after that, at the place meant to solemnly reflect on the fire victims, there's discontent and displeasure. “It looks awful. That's not what this park was meant to be,”...
Fundraiser set for Johnston mom of 3 living with Stage 4 cancer
Crystal Vizcaino tried not to cry. She rubbed at an uncomfortable false eyelash while sitting in the back booth at J&T’s Breakfast & Lunch. Vizcaino’s used to waiting tables at the little Johnston eatery; not sitting at a booth like a customer. One by one, her fellow waitresses...
Rhody Roundup: What is the best advice from mom?
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