Close-knit Joseph Case girls volleyball team secures Sweet 16 victory

SWANSEA — All season long, the Joseph Case girls volleyball team have bonded together like no other close-knit group. That showed all match long in Tuesday's Division 3 Sweet 16 game against No. 13 Lynn Classical. The No. 4 Cardinals punched their ticket to the Elite 8 after sweeping the Rams in three sets, 3-0, before a large gathering at Joseph Case High School. Case (18-4) will now face No. 5 Newburyport on Friday, Nov. 13, beginning at 6 p.m. "It was a great game today," said junior setter Madyson Silva, who finished the night with a game-high 29 assists and is seven assists away from the coveted 2,000-career assist mark. "I can't lie, it was very competitive between both teams. The cohesiveness of our team is great. We just love to play together." Watch MA high school sports on NFHS Sophomore Lily Rego finished with a game-high 21 kills while sophomore Willow Andree chipped in with 7 kills. The Cardinals back row defense of senior defensive specialist Kylie Cabral, senior libero Madisyn Mendonca and junior defensive specialist Aubrey Tekippe combined for 21 digs. "Lily was awesome tonight," Case head coach Brendan Kelly said. "Willow too, she's just a big

Rhode Island Veterans Home hosts special celebration to honor veterans

BRISTOL, R.I. (WJAR) — Rhode Island leaders gathered to honor those who served on Veterans Day. A special celebration was held on Wednesday at the Rhode Island Veterans Home in Bristol. "Today we honor all of our veterans,” Gov. Dan McKee said at the event. "One of the reasons...

La Salle holds singing day for 18 student athletes

PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WPRI) — La Salle held a signing day for 18 student athletes that are furthering their athletic and academic careers at the next level. 14 of those athletes are playing at the Division I level.

UMass Dartmouth receives $100,000 for shuttle service connecting campus to South Coast Rail in Fall River, New Bedford

DARTMOUTH, Mass. — UMass Dartmouth will add new shuttle routes connecting campus to South Coast Rail commuter stations in New Bedford and Fall River, supported by $100,000 in state funding secured by Rep. Antonio F.D. Cabral ’78. The funding will improve the University’s intercampus and off-campus shuttle service,...

Local woman organizing winter care packages for homeless and addicts in honor of late sister

As the first anniversary of her sister’s death approaches, Brittany Avelar-Taylor is organizing a donation drive to provide winter essentials to people experiencing homelessness and addiction. 26-year-old Brooke Olivia Avelar passed away suddenly on December 13th and had connections across Bristol, Plymouth, Suffolk, and Essex counties. In her memory,...

FM to move headquarters to downtown Providence

PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WJAR) — FM announced that it will move its global headquarters to downtown Providence. The announcement comes months after the company, currently based in Johnston, purchased 10 Memorial Blvd., the former IGT building. "Nearly 200 years after FM was founded in Providence, we are beginning a new...

Student film brings URI water level-rise research to small town

“Rising Waters,” a documentary produced by Mount Hope High School students, highlights community engagement in a small Rhode Island town’s rising water table. The documentary uses the University of Rhode Island’s research about how sea level rise and climate change are affecting small towns, including Warren, Rhode Island, a low-lying, urbanized coastal community, according to Rhody Today. The goal of the film’s storytelling is to turn residents’ concern into understanding risk and taking action, and it will screen on Nov. 17.

Portsmouth Town Council president loses race by 4 votes

The "blue wave" extended into Portsmouth as Democrats swept the town council race.

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Warwick brewery opens back up under new name, brand

Proclamation Brewing is officially back open under new ownership.

Cranston plans to sell two former schools

The city is planning to sell two former schools that once served as swing space during recent school construction projects.

Seekonk Designated a Purple Heart Community

Seekonk is now one of the 200 communities in Massachusetts to carry the Purple Heart designation. Select Board Chair Gary Sagar read a proclamation at Wednesday’s Veterans Day ceremony. Sagar said August 7 will now be recognized as Purple Heart Day in Seekonk. Al Varelas, a Marine Corps. Veteran,...

Fall River City Council approves tax factor for FY2027 by 8-1 vote as property values rise

The Fall River City Council approved the city’s fiscal year 2027 tax classification factor at Tuesday’s meeting after the Board of Assessors recommend the maximum allowable shift of 1.75. The Council by a vote of 8-1 (Peckham being the lone no vote) approved the 1.75 factor which puts...

Kirk and Schryver of Compass broker five Barrington transactions for over $11 million

Barrington, RI Elizabeth Kirk and Lisa Schryver of Compass negotiated five transactions totaling $11.292 million. Kirk and Schryver sold 204 Rumstick Rd. for $2.995 million. Kirk and Schryver represented the sellers, and Amanda Bruneau represented the buyer. According to RI Statewide MLS, this is the fifth highest sale in Barrington, YTD.*

Recap: Warwick Council Backs Sewer Hookup Loans, Delays Retiree Pension Change

Homeowners needing sewer hookups can seek up to $10,000 at 1% interest as the program is refilled; Bly Street at Chestnut becomes a four-way stop; a retiree cost-of-living change returns Nov. 23. Warwick, R.I. — The Warwick City Council on Monday night approved up to $300,000 in backing for a...

LINDEN PLACE CONCERT WITH ALEXUS LEE

BRISTOL, R.I. – Linden Place is pleased to present an intimate, speakeasy‑inspired evening of music with acclaimed vocalist Alexus Lee on Friday, November 13 from 7:00 to 9:00 PM. Guests will enjoy a warm, after‑hours atmosphere as Lee delivers her signature blend of jazz, soul, and R&B. The event features cocktail table seating and handcrafted beverages provided by Two Gal’s Cocktails, creating a relaxed, social lounge setting perfect for an unforgettable night of live music.

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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...

Pawtucket holds Veterans Day Remembrance Ceremony

PAWTUCKET, R.I. (WJAR) — The city of Pawtucket held a Veterans Day Remembrance Ceremony on Wednesday. Community leaders gave remarks and participated in a wreath-laying ceremony. The event was a tribute to those who served and sacrificed, the city said. Coffee, hot chocolate, and donuts were served after the...

CBRE arranges sale of three retail properties at 989 Centerville Rd. to Curbline Properties

Warwick, RI CBRE has arranged the sale of three retail properties totaling 14,827 s/f at 989 Centerville Rd. Curbline Properties purchased the properties from affiliates of Sand Point Companies. CBRE’s Robert Thompson, Matthew Gorman, Michael Shover, Thomas Finnegan and Nick Holtz represented the seller and procured the buyer. “This...