New Jersey, New York, Connecticut, Rhode Island, Massachusetts, New Hampshire and Maine Could See...
UNITED STATES — A powerful late-weekend winter storm is increasingly being flagged for the Northeast, with the potential for a high-impact nor’easter from Sunday into Monday. Forecast messaging tied to the latest outlook warns of heavy snowfall, the possibility of blizzard conditions, and near-zero visibility along...
Some Mass. schools announce Monday closures ahead of major nor’easter
Some schools in Massachusetts are already closing ahead of a major nor’easter on Monday.
New England Weather Alert: Up to 3 Feet of Snow Possible if Bombogenesis Threat...
Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. Boston, Massachusetts – Plow crews across New England are preparing for a potential high-impact winter storm that could unload up to 3 feet of snow if a coastal low rapidly intensifies into a bomb cyclone...
Providence Canteen trucks back on road after mechanical repairs
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WJAR) — For decades, the Providence Canteen has supported first responders across southern New England, showing up to some of the region's toughest scenes with food, drinks, and essential supplies. Just a few weeks ago, the nonprofit faced a rare setback that temporarily took its trucks off...
This Providence spot has ‘the best cheeseburger’ in RI. Do you agree
Did you know that the best cheeseburger in Rhode Island is in Providence ? At least, that's what this list of the best burgers in the country said. LoveFood, a website that provides restaurant recommendations as well as recipes, found and ranked the best cheeseburgers in all 50 states of the country in 2025 from all...
A lot more snow may be coming. Here’s when the parking ban starts
This winter just won't quit. With mounds of snow still piled high on many street corners and taking up valuable driving lanes, the SouthCoast is going to be hit with yet another snowstorm this weekend. The National Weather Service has placed southern Bristol County and all of the SouthCoast under a winter storm watch...
Man arrested on warrant in Lincoln
LINCOLN, RI — A Providence man was arrested on an outstanding warrant Friday afternoon. Tomas Reyes Torres, 57, of Providence, was taken into custody at 3:10 p.m. by state troopers. The arrest warrant out of the Lincoln Woods Barracks charged Torres with larceny under $1,500, obstructing an officer in...
On cold nights, Operation No One Dies turns Providence churches into warming centers
When the temperature feels like 22 degrees or below, around 40 volunteers transport people experiencing homelessness to warming centers established through Operation No One Dies, an initiative that works in coordination with the Rhode Island State Council of Churches. The program received a $200,000 grant from the...
Bristol County Man, Owner Of Car Dealership, Sentenced For Buying $750K Home Using PPP...
An Easton man has been sentenced in federal court in Boston for using Paycheck Protection Program funds to secretly purchase a home in the name of a close relative. According to a press release from the Massachusetts Department of Justice, 49-year-old Bill Dessaps was sentenced by U.S. District Court Judge Angel...
Man stabbed in face near Kennedy Plaza
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WJAR) — Providence police are investigating a stabbing that happened near Kennedy Plaza. It happened at about 10 p.m. Friday. Police said a man was taken to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries after being stabbed in the face. Police said the suspect ran away. Anyone with information...
