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Middletown Teen is Making Her Way in Music

From the first time Elvis Presley appeared on television his “risqué” dance moves and “suggestive” lyrics, older adults responded in abject horror. Same thing when The Beatles debuted on American TV eight years later. Their long shaggy hair and tight pants were just too much for the older folks who thought these “invaders” were destroying popular culture and stomping on the music they loved.

Middletown, RI · 2d
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79-year-old priest from Fall River Diocese who served across southern New England has died

A local priest who served from eastern Bristol County to Cape Cod and places in between has died. The Diocese of Fall River has announced that Reverend Marcel Henri Bouchard, 79, a retired priest of the Diocese of Fall River, was called home to God on Sunday after a long illness.

Fall River, MA · 1d
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The Providence Journal

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Foulkes asks McKee Cabinet members if they want to stay

PROVIDENCE - Gov.-elect Helena Foulkes ' transition team is asking the members of Gov. Dan McKee's Cabinet – and his office staff – if they want to stay "in a leadership role within Rhode Island state government." A Nov. 12 memo to "Agency Directors" from Foulkes' transition director, Caitlin S. Molina, says: "We are conducting a review of executive leadership positions across state government. "We recognize the importance of experience, institutional knowledge, and continuity in serving the people of Rhode Island, and we welcome expressions of interest from current leaders who wish to be considered for continued service." Those interested in staying are asked to send a "letter of intent describing your interest in continued service and your vision for the agency, department, or organization under your leadership" – and a résumé by the end of day on Nov. 19. Similar memos were sent to the education commissioners for K-12 and the state colleges, Commerce Corp. President Jim Bennett and the governor's office staff. It is not yet clear if the memo went to every agency director in McKee's administration, but it echoed what Foulkes told reporters at a press conference earlier in the week: that she anticipated a mix

Rhode Island · 1d

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Commentary: The small mind of a big man on campus

Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth proposed an answer that won’t work to a problem that doesn’t exist during his visit this week to the U.S. Naval War College in Newport. The problem, according to Hegseth, is that professional military education — the coursework and experiences that prepare service members for their next jobs or promotions — has succumbed to “academic drift,” without enough emphasis on warfighting. The answer, he says, is reducing civilian faculty.

Newport, RI · 2d
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Sec. Hegseth Rips into Naval War College During Newport Visit

Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth visited Naval Station Newport on Nov. 9, announcing an overhaul of the United States senior military education system just hours before Republican Rep. Thomas Massie introduced articles of impeachment against him. Speaking to Naval War College students and faculty, Hegseth singled out the college to...

Newport, RI · 2d

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Warren Floats Selling Town Buildings to Buy Old Guard Site

Warren could buy the former National Guard building on Market Street by matching a $610,000 auction bid. Officials said the town's 30-day window is expected to open after a state board meets Nov. 24. The new council, set to be sworn in next month, would make the call. Ideas discussed included selling the Main Street building that houses Head Start, possibly to the program's operator for housing and the program, and eventually selling the Miller Street rescue station. Officials said a $2 million grant is a reimbursement for a rescue station, not cash in hand. No vote was taken.

Warren, RI · 2d

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Worker contact with wiring causes power outage in Warren

Thousands of residents in Warren woke up Friday morning with no power.

Warren, RI · 2d

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Whaler Legends: Seven New Names Enter the New Bedford High School Football Hall of Fame

NEW BEDFORD — Friends of New Bedford Whaler Athletics Inc. has announced the inductees for the 44th annual New Bedford High School Football Hall of Fame. This year’s class includes Dennis “Bubba” Gomes (class of 1980), Kory Medeiros (1993), James Currin (1997), Patrick Walsh Jr. (2004), Lance Burlingame (2011), Chandler Debrosse (2015), and Andrew Rapoza (2016).

New Bedford, MA · 1d

The Providence Journal

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Dine in or get takeout this Thanksgiving from these RI restaurants

Thanksgiving is right around the corner, on Thursday, Nov. 26, which for hosts can mean the daunting task of putting together a complex menu for a large crowd. Thankfully, if cooking is not your forte or you simply want a less stressful holiday, many restaurants offer meal options for dine in or takeout. Some offer their regular fares along with Thanksgiving specials. Prices listed do not include taxes or gratuity unless noted. Gratuity prices vary by restaurant. Providence Patio on Broadway 166 Broadway, Providence, 401-227-9366, www.thepatiori.com, will be open Thanksgiving Day. Check online for menus and hours. Capital Grille 10 Memorial Blvd., 401-521-5600, thecapitalgrille.com , will be open for dining from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. on Thanksgiving. They offer their entire menu as well as a turkey dinner special for $50 per adult and $20 per child. They also offer a takeout package of side dishes to serve four to accompany your home-roasted turkey. The cost is $140 and is available for pickup on Nov. 26 or Nov. 27. Fleming's Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar One West Exchange St., 401-533-9000, flemingssteakhouse.com, has a prix fixe menu with your choice of filet mignon, bone-in ribeye or traditional roasted turkey breast,

Providence, RI · 2d

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Three RI Nursing Homes’ Sale Advances Over Neronha’s Objections

The proposed ownership change puts financial oversight, staffing and resident-care protections before the Department of Health, which makes the decision on the acquisition. A state advisory council has recommended approval of a for-profit operator’s acquisition of three Rhode Island nursing homes, according to Attorney General Peter Neronha, who is urging the Department of Health to reject the purchase or impose financial and resident-care protections.

Rhode Island · 1d

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Hegseth's Military War College Overhaul Reduces Civilian Faculty

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has ordered sweeping changes to the military’s professional education system, directing war colleges to prioritize instructors with military experience, restrict tenure for newly hired civilian professors, and replace traditional academic assessments with competitive wargames. The Nov. 9 memorandum, titled “Reforming Professional Military Education to Forge...

Newport, RI · 2d

WPRI 12 News

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‘Don’t be secretive’: Johnston mayor reacts to FM’s exit

Earlier this week, one of Rhode Island's biggest employers, insurance firm FM, announced plans to close its Johnston office and move to Providence.

Johnston, RI · 2d

WPRI 12 News

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What’s Happening: Armenian Festival Rhode Island

PROVIDENCE, RI (WPRI)— Rhodes on the Pawtuxet will be transformed this weekend for the 61st Annual Armenian Festival! Happening November 14 & 15, it’s two days of homemade Armenian food, live music, traditional dance, and six decades of community hosted by Sts. Vartanantz Armenian Apostolic Church. In the attached video Ashley Erling has a preview! […]

Rhode Island · 23h

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RIDOT to close on-ramp to the Henderson Bridge in East Providence

(WJAR) — The Rhode Island Department of Transportation is going to close the on-ramp to the Henderson Bridge in East Providence on Friday. The closing is scheduled to start at 9:00 p.m. and will close the on-ramp from North Broadway to the Henderson Expressway in East Providence. RIDOT is...

East Providence, RI · 2d

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FM Says It's Moving HQ to Providence; What They Didn’t Say Is Hundreds of Jobs Are Headed to MA

FM Says It's Moving HQ to Providence; What They Didn’t Say Is Hundreds of Jobs Are Headed to MA. FM earlier this week announced that it is closing its Johnston, Rhode Island headquarters facility and moving to Providence. As GoLocal reported last February, the company purchased the building that was formerly IGT's headquarters. FM used to be named FM Global.

Providence, RI · 2d

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Fall River Council Demands Answers on Seven Hills' Free Needle, Pipe Bags

Seven Hills Community Wellness Center — Reported Site of Harm-Reduction Services. Inside a small bag handed out on South Main Street in Fall River, there is Narcan, bleach, sterile pads, Band-Aids, condoms, 20 syringes split across two smaller pouches, and two glass pipes. That inventory, described by City Council President Cliff Ponte, has become the center of a fight over whether a decades-old nonprofit's overdose-prevention program is helping the city or quietly enabling addiction on its streets.

Fall River, MA · 1d

Country Herald

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Rhode Island Thanksgiving Weather: Warmer Pattern, Snow Still Possible Nov. 22-28

Rain, snow and freezing rain remain possible, but Thanksgiving travel impacts are uncertain.

Rhode Island · 16h

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PetSmart opens new Swansea location

Swansea, Mass. (WJAR) — PetSmart has opened a relocated store in Swansea, bringing a new shopping destination for local pet owners to the area. The new store, located at 86 B Swansea Mall Drive, celebrated its grand opening Saturday, Nov. 14. It replaces the company's previous location at 573-2 G.A.R. Highway, Route 6.

Swansea, MA · 21h

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Here's the Thanksgiving Pie and Side Dish Rhode Island Loves Most

Every Thanksgiving table features a few dishes that arrive uninvited yet spark heated debates if left off the menu. In Rhode Island, you can lock down your staples before the tablecloth is even laid. New search data reveals the favorites. Rhode Island’s top Thanksgiving pie is apple or apple crumble, while the go-to side dish […]

Rhode Island · 15h