Eastern Bank Foundation recognizes leaders working to expand civic knowledge and strengthen democracy
Eastern Bank Foundation, the philanthropic arm of Eastern Bank, has announced the 2026 Community Advocacy Award recipients, recognizing 11 organizations across Massachusetts, New Hampshire, and Rhode Island advancing civic education and giving people a stronger voice in the decisions that shape their communities. From
Rego Electric Inc, Heating, Cooling, and Plumbing Shares HVAC Maintenance Tips
Preparing Your Home Cooling System for Dighton's Warming Weather: HVAC Repair Services Checklist. Dighton, United States - June 29, 2026 / Rego Electric Inc, Heating, Cooling, and Plumbing /. DIGHTON, Massachusetts, June 29, 2026 – Rego Electric Inc, Heating, Cooling, and Plumbing, has released a seasonal cooling syste
Brown University Hit by AI Cheating Scandal Involving 40 Students
Brown University Hit by AI Cheating Scandal Involving 40 Students. An article published by El País has brought to light a significant incident at Brown University where artificial intelligence tools played a central role in widespread academic dishonesty. The case, which came to public attention in mid-2026, involved d
Man arrested for allegedly driving drunk with a child in the vehicle in Warwick
(WJAR) — A 45-year-old man from Warwick has been arrested for allegedly driving drunk with a child in the backseat. The Rhode Island State Police Department says the arrest came after a trooper found a BOLO vehicle on West Shore Road in Warwick,. The driver was identified as Armando...
RIPTA, Pace, Tahoe Transportation District expand shared mobility options
The Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA), Pace Suburban Bus and Tahoe Transportation District (TTD) have either expanded or launched shared mobility services to expand public transit options in their respective coverage areas. RIPTA expands Flex On Demand pilot. On June 22, RIPTA expanded its Flex On Demand mi
State leaders announce millions in funding for road improvements in Aquidneck Island
(WJAR) — Rhode Island leaders will announce millions in funding for road improvements in Aquidneck Island on Monday. Members of the Rhode Island Congressional Delegation will announce $19,250,000 in federal funding for the project. It’s meant to improve road and sidewalk conditions on the island. This will include...
This Main Street Stroll Was Chalk-Ful of Fun
Above: Chalk the Block on a lovely summer evening. With chalk dust flying in the air, artists displaying their wares up and down Main Sthttps://eastgreenwichnews.com/wp-admin/post.php?post=59215&action=editreet, and music flowing down the sidewalks of Main Street, the Arts on Main Stroll invited residents and visitors
Community gathers for fifth annual North Attleborough Pride Festival
North Attleborough’s Pride Festival has grown over the past five years from a small community gathering to a celebration that brought together nearly 70 vendors and local organizations for a day centered on inclusion, acceptance and belonging. Artisans sold handmade goods alongside local authors, craft studios, healthc
Bristol announces Navy ship coming to town for 4th of July
The U.S. Navy is sending the USS Wichita up Narragansett Bay to be part of Bristol’s Fourth of July Celebration.
RIDOT picks the company that will restart Rhode Island’s truck tolls
The long-awaited return of truck tolls is still on track for 2027, albeit a little later than the Rhode Island Department of Transportation (RIDOT) had promised. The transportation department on Friday awarded a tentative $944,000 contract with Canadian-based Quarterhill to create a new back office system that will man
