“Slimy” – Councilor Pulls Plug on Vote to Fund Benefit Street Improvements, WateFire Building...
A Providence City Councilor led a walkout of fellow council members to stop a vote to authorize over $6 million to finance funding for Benefit Street improvements - as well as a vote on the contentious WaterFire building lease agreement. At Thursday’s City Council meeting, City Councilman Miguel Sanchez spoke...
Did Anyone Else Feel That Earthquake or Am I Imagining Things?
A social media user recently shared a startling experience of feeling an earthquake while relaxing at home. The user was lounging on their couch when suddenly, everything in their living room began to shake, causing quite a scare. The user was left wondering if they were the only ones who experienced this or if...
Sick of Christmas shopping? Take a look at photos from old RI toy stores
Oh to be a youngster again. Christmastime was simply the best − trying to make your wish list for Santa was simultaneously stressful but also the best time of your life. Over the years, much has changed − we went from newspaper ads to thick Sears catalogs to TV commercials and now constant YouTube or TikTok ads for...
New England Kicks Off $450M Plan To Supercharge Heat Pump Adoption
New England winters can get wicked cold and five of the region’s states have launched a $450 million effort to warm more of the homes in the often-frigid region with energy-efficient, low-emission heat pumps instead by burning fossil fuels. “It’s a big deal,” said Katie Dykes, commissioner of Connecticut’s...
Utility regulators approve alternative winter electric discounts after RI Energy yanks its offer
Rhode Island Energy has been playing keepaway with its customers on prospective bill discounts: proffered, then abruptly pulled away. But ratepayers can at last secure possession of alternative cost savings approved by state regulators Monday. The Rhode Island Public Utilities Commission’s unanimous decision dips...
Fall River-born Special Forces veteran to be laid to rest at Arlington National Cemetery
PASADENA, MD (WLNE) — A Fall River-born United States Army veteran who passed away Wednesday will be laid to rest at Arlington National Cemetery. Thomas Bertram Robinson, 91, graduated from Durfee High School in 1953 and embarked on a remarkable military career. Robinson served in the U.S. Army in...
RI man indicted on charges connected to kidnapping of 75-year-old woman
The Providence man accused of kidnapping and victimizing a 75-year-old woman in Massachusetts is now facing federal charges, according to prosecutors.
Massachusetts Shelter Offers Reduced Fee for Sweet & Special Cat Who’s “Loudly Opinionated”
Forever Paws Animal Shelter in Fall River, Massachusetts, has announced they're offering a reduced adoption fee for Garfield, a 10-year-old cat with a unique personality and special medical needs who is looking for a quiet retirement home.
Massachusetts woman hits top prize on State Lottery game twice, 13 years apart on...
Luck has struck twice for a local woman who hit the grand prize for a second time on the same Lottery game. According to the Massachusetts State Lottery, last week, Bonnie Sabourin of Swansea hit $100,000 on Mass Cash. Sabourin also hit the top Mass Cash prize 13 years ago...
Pawtucket man stabbed to death near Times Square
MANHATTAN (PIX11) — A 23-year-old Pawtucket man was stabbed to death near Times Square early Monday morning, police said. Daevon Silva was stabbed multiple times in the back and thigh near West 49th Street and Seventh Avenue just after 1 a.m., according to the New York City Police Department. Silva was rushed to the...
