Butler Hospital launches urgent care for mental health emergencies
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WJAR) — It's a first in our area--an urgent care that addresses mental health emergencies. "There's no wrong door for treatment at Butler Hospital," said Gretchen Anderson, senior clinical director of Ambulatory & Outpatient Behavioral Health at Butler Hospital. It all begins at the main entrance...
Meet Wilson, a wire-haired terrier available for adoption in Taunton
Wilson, a wire-haired terrier, is available for adoption at the Taunton Animal Care Facility. He is about 1 year old and could be a good fit, according to a community announcement. Wilson has distinctive ears. He enjoys walks and playing with toys in the yard. While he is friendly, the shelter recommends a home...
This Charming Restaurant In Rhode Island Is Where Your Breakfast Dreams Come True
Ever had one of those mornings where your stomach is staging a full-blown revolution, demanding something more exciting than your usual sad bowl of cereal?. Dante’s Kitchen in East Greenwich, Rhode Island is the breakfast paradise you’ve been sleepily searching for all your life. Nestled in a charming...
Louis Family Restaurant to close after 79 years in business
A popular Providence restaurant is closing its doors for good after nearly 80 years in business.
Swansea Chinese restaurant in business for several decades is closing
A Swansea Chinese restaurant that has been in business for decades is closing. Hoy Tin Restaurant located at 630 Grand Army of the Republic Highway (Route 6), has been offering classic Chinese cuisine in a casual setting for 50 years. It’s been a local favorite for affordable, generous portions. Popular...
Vietnam veteran receives long overdue Purple Heart
A 78-year-old West Warwick man finally received his Purple Heart — 55 years after he was wounded in combat.
Banana Republic Closing in Providence Place Mall
Retailer Banana Republic is closing its Providence Place Mall location. An employee confirmed on Monday that the last day at Providence Place will be January 22. Banana Republic was one of the original stores when the mall opened. The Garden City location in Cranston will remain open. It marks the...
FBI hopes to claw back $400k worth of poached lobster meat
Law enforcement remains shellshocked as the FBI investigates a heist involving a truck in Massachusetts carrying $400,000 worth of lobster meat destined for Costco stores in Illinois and Minnesota. Dylan Rexing, the CEO of Rexing Companies, a freight broker based in Evansville, Indiana, told USA TODAY the incident...
The Best Chicken Parm in Massachusetts Comes From a Place I’d Never Heard Of
Chowhound named the best chicken parmesan in Massachusetts, and it’s from a small town I’d never heard of before.
Gusty winds and plummeting temperatures follow afternoon rain
A potent low pressure system swirling through the Great Lakes this Monday morning is expected to bring major weather changes throughout New England over the next 24 hours. After waking up this morning an balmy 20-40 degrees warmer than yesterday, Old Man Winter will have the final say as we gear up for the start of...
