A new website illuminates the history of Indigenous enslavement in New England
Brown University history professor Mack Scott grew up Indigenous in Rhode Island. He moved to the Narragansett reservation in Charlestown in middle school, where he was steeped in his culture. But prior to that he lived in Providence, where he said this identity was less present in his own life.
RIDOH issues overdose spike alert for central Rhode Island
EAST GREENWICH, R.I. (WLNE) — The Rhode Island Department of Health said it issued an overdose spike alert for increased drug overdose activity in East Greenwich, Exeter, Hopkinton, Richmond, and West Greenwich. RIDOH said that the Region 10 reached its overdose threshold between May 2 and May 8. The...
Providence man arrested for DUI, driving with suspended license
PROVIDENCE — A Providence man was arrested early Tuesday on multiple charges including driving under the influence after a traffic stop on Route 6 East. Troopers from the Scituate Barracks arrested Jeraldy Montalvan, 22, of Providence at 1:35 a.m. Montalvan was charged with driving under the influence of liquor...
Weekly Catch: Woonsocket moves to fine people who camp on city property
Earlier this week Woonsocket city leaders followed the actions of many communities across the country. They voted to fine people who camp out on city property. . One unhoused advocacy group says the fines that are part of a new city law will make things even harder for those struggling to find shelter. Also, Rhode...
Pawtucket police arrest 10 in drug bust
PAWTUCKET, R.I. (WJAR) — Pawtucket police said 10 people were arrested Thursday in a drug bust. According to police, they conducted a search warrant at 907 Main St. after a drug investigation involving cocaine and fentanyl trafficking in the city. Police said they did a month-long investigation into the...
Rhode Island police make multiple arrests in statewide operation
PROVIDENCE — Members of various Rhode Island law enforcement units arrested multiple individuals on April 30 for charges ranging from escape from custody to drug possession, according to police reports. Brandon Brierly, 18, of West Warwick, was arrested by the ACI Investigations Unit for escape from custody. He was...
Family members say 28-year-old Rhode Island man died trying to protect wife and 3-year-old...
A local man who was shot to death this week is being remembered as his services are announced. According to police, on Monday at approximately 2:30 p.m., Pawtucket Police responded to 54 Arch Street for a report of a shooting. Upon arrival, officers came upon the second-floor tenant, 28-year-old Brandon...
Millionaire Fourever Boy pockets-up for Plainridge Open win
Plainville, MA — Fourever Boy sat in the garden spot for seven-eighths of a mile and then turned that perfect trip into a big win in the $25,000 Open Pace at Plainridge Park on Thursday (May 8) afternoon. Torrid Saint A (Bruce Ranger) took the lead and got to...
High School Roundup: Jahnz dazzles, tosses complete-game shutout against La Salle
Cumberland senior Ben Jahnz pitched a complete-game shutout against La Salle to lead the Clippers to a 3-0 win in D1 play on Thursday. That marks the sixth straight win for Cumberland.
Dyer Wharf receives final entitlement from Providence’s Downtown Design Review Committee
Providence, RI According to architecture, interior design, planning firm SGA, Dyer Wharf has received final entitlement by the Downtown Design Review Committee (DDRC). This critical approval for the first phase of the Dyer Wharf project marks a milestone in the revitalization of the city’s riverfront. Located in the...
