Dead whale found in East Providence
A dead whale was found near Bold Point Park in East Providence Sunday morning.
2 arrested in separate incidents at Hope Valley barracks
HOPE VALLEY — Rhode Island State Police arrested two individuals in separate incidents Thursday at the Hope Valley Barracks. At 3:43 p.m., troopers arrested Allison P. Rich, 29, of Richmond, Rhode Island, on an affidavit arrest warrant for shoplifting from the Warwick Police Department. Troopers located Rich at her...
Rhode Island state police make multiple arrests in Providence area
PROVIDENCE — Rhode Island State Police arrested three individuals on various charges during separate incidents in the Providence area, according to officials. At 4:56 p.m., troopers arrested Xiomary Santos, 18, of Cranston, during a motor vehicle stop on Fillmore Street in Providence. Santos was wanted on an active...
Providence man arrested at casino for assault, disorderly conduct
LINCOLN — A Providence man was arrested Saturday at a casino on charges of simple assault and disorderly conduct, state police said. Keishon J. Brown, 36, was taken into custody on the casino floor without incident at approximately 10 a.m. on May 10, according to the Gaming Enforcement Unit.
States unveil first-of-its-kind plan to overhaul outdated energy systems: ‘Essential to building a more...
"Collaboration and cooperation will help get more affordable electricity to customers." States unveil first-of-its-kind plan to overhaul outdated energy systems: 'Essential to building a more affordable and reliable power grid' first appeared on The Cool Down .
Connecticut woman, who was caretaker of Massachusetts woman, captured in Rhode Island, accused of...
A former Massachusetts caretaker is accused of stealing from her former client. According to police, 53-year-old Jennifer Campbell from Sterling, CT was arrested by the Mattapoisett Police Department for larceny over $250 from a person over 65. It was alleged that a previous caretaker of the victim fraudulently used...
Dyer Wharf’s 12-Story Residential Building to Begin Construction
SGA announced that Dyer Wharf has received final entitlement by the Downtown Design Review Committee (DDRC). This critical approval for the first phase of the highly anticipated Dyer Wharf project marks a significant milestone in the revitalization of Providence’s riverfront. Located in the 195 District, Dyer Wharf’s...
RIDOT to make traffic changes in Providence starting May 16
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) — The Rhode Island Department of Transportation said it will make traffic changes beginning May 16 on the Broad Street Bridge and the Eddy Street Bridge as well as on the Providence Viaduct service road. RIDOT will shift all traffic on Broad Street to the side...
EG Calendar: More Budget, ‘Village’ Meeting, Lunch on Hill
Above: Spring sign – the farm stand at 1422 Middle Road. If you have an 02818 event you want to share and is open to all, send it to [email protected]. Crafternoon Social – A casual crafting session at the EG Free Library weekly from 2 to 3:30 p.m. Drop in with your project: quilters, knitters, painters,...
Plenty of Sunshine for Mom
Sunday is shaping up to be a splendid day across Southern New England! Mother’s Day is going to be sunny from start to end with comfortable temperatures in the range of 65-70. Monday will be pretty much the same with sunshine all day and highs near 70. Tuesday will make another dry day with a little more cloudiness...